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the Kite String Tangle

{{short description|Australian indietronica project}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}

{{Use Australian English|date=March 2018}}

{{Infobox musical artist

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| name = The Kite String Tangle

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| birth_name = Daniel Matthew Harley

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| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1989}}

| birth_place = Brisbane, Australia

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| genre = {{hlist|Indie pop|indietronica}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|producer}}

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| years_active = 2012–present

| label = Warner Music Australia

| website = {{URL|thekitestringtangle.com}}

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The Kite String Tangle (also known as TKST) is the solo project of Australian, Brisbane-based alternative electronic artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Danny Harley. Harley launched the project in 2012 and released an EP titled Vessel in 2014. He has since issued four studio albums: The Kite String Tangle in 2017, The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment in 2018, C()D3X in 2020, and Lustre in 2023.

Career

The Kite String Tangle released "Given the Chance" as the first single under the moniker in 2013, and it was voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2013.{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/13/countdown |title=The Countdown – Hottest 100, 2013 – triple j |work=ABC |date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=15 May 2020}}

In August 2014, TKST released his debut EP, Vessel, which peaked at number 8 on the ARIA charts.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, the EP was nominated for an ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist.{{cite web |url=https://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/search/?text=the%20kite%20string%20tangle |title=ARIA Awards – Search results for "The Kite String Tangle"

|website=ARIA Awards |date=2020 |accessdate=16 February 2020}}

In 2014, TKST performed at Falls Festival in Marion Bay, Byron Bay, and Lorne, and also performed at regional festival Groovin' the Moo.{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/groovin-the-moo-lineup-announced-for-2014-20140129-31ljh.html |title=Groovin' the Moo line-up announced for 2014 |work=Sydney Morning Herald |date=29 January 2014 |accessdate=15 May 2020 |author=Westcott, Ben}} In 2015, he performed at SxSW{{cite web |url=http://schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_MS27462 |title=SXSW Schedule |website=SXSW |date=2014 |accessdate=10 June 2015}} and accompanied Adventure Club at Coachella.

On 14 July 2017, The Kite String Tangle released his debut self-titled album. It peaked at number 36 on the ARIA Charts.{{Cite web |url=http://music.theaureview.com/interviews/interview-the-kite-string-tangle-dishes-on-his-long-awaited-debut-self-titled-album |title=Interview: The Kite String Tangle dishes on his long-awaited debut self-titled album |work=The AU Review |date=13 July 2020 |accessdate=15 May 2020 |author=Heath, Larry}}

On 13 April 2018, a mini-album, titled The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment, was released.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}

In 2019, TKST released the singles "P()l4r" and "Killing Time".{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}

On 31 January 2020, alongside the release of his new single "North", Harley announced that his second studio album, C()D3X, would be released on 20 March 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/kite-string-tangle-album-cd3x-single-north-2603470 |title=The Kite String Tangle announces new album 'C()D3X' with the single 'North' |work=NME |date=31 January 2019 |accessdate=16 February 2020 |author=James Young, David}}

On 6 October 2023, The Kite String Tangle released the album Lustre.{{cite web|url=https://aaabackstage.com/the-kite-string-tangle-reveals-new-single-miles-away-plus-announces-new-album/|title=The Kite String Tangle Reveal New Single "Miles Away" and Announce New Album|website=aaabackstage|date=25 August 2023 |access-date=9 September 2023}}

Discography

=Studio albums=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:21em;"| Details

! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | AUS
Peak positions for albums in Australia{{cite web |url=https://australian-charts.com/search.asp?search=The+Kite+String+Tangle&cat=s |title=The Kite String Tangle discography |publisher=Hung Medien |work=australian-charts.com |accessdate=19 October 2019}}
scope="row"| The Kite String Tangle

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  • Released: 14 July 2017{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-kite-string-tangle/1237135856|title=The Kite String Tangle album|website=Apple Music|date=14 July 2017|accessdate=22 June 2020}}
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

| 36

scope="row"| C()D3X

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  • Released: 20 March 2020{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/c-d3x/1496246916|title=C()D3X|website=Apple Music|date=20 March 2020|accessdate=22 June 2020}}
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

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scope="row"| Lustre

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  • Released: 6 October 2023
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| —

=Mini albums=

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|+ {{Sronly|List of mini albums released}}

! Title

! Details

scope="row"| The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment

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  • Released: 13 April 2018{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-kite-string-tangle-presents-in-a-desperate-moment/1369081952 |title=In a Desperate Moment – by The Kite Strong Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=13 April 2018 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

=EPs=

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! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:11em;"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:17em;"| Details

! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS
scope="row"| Vessel

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  • Released: 8 August 2014{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/vessel-ep/892733033|title=Vessel EP|website=Apple Music AU|date=8 August 2014|accessdate=22 June 2020}}
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia
  • Format: CD, digital download

| 8

scope="row"| So Long

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  • Released: 16 May 2025
  • Label: The Kite String Tangle
  • Format: Digital download

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=Singles=

==As lead artist==

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|+ {{Sronly|List of singles, with year released and album details shown}}

! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year

! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions

! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications

! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album

scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:88%;"| AUS
Peak chart positions in Australia:

  • For "Given the Chance": {{cite web |url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2013/09/chart-watch-69 |title=ARIA Chart Watch #69 |work=auspOp |date=21 September 2013 |accessdate=27 May 2020}}
scope="row"| "Commotion"{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/commotion-remixes-single/675504011 |title=Commotion (Remixes) – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=2 August 2013 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

| rowspan="2"| 2013

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| {{N/a|Non-album single}}

scope="row"| "Given the Chance"{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/tv/watch-the-kite-string-tangle-given-the-chance/|title=WATCH: The Kite String Tangle "Given the Chance" |website=Music Feeds|date=January 2014 |accessdate=22 June 2020}}

| 98

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  • ARIA: Gold{{cite web |url=http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-accreditations-singles-2014.htm |title=ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles |publisher=ARIA |date=31 December 2014 |accessdate=27 May 2020}}

| rowspan="3"| Vessel

scope="row"| "Arcadia"{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/mornings/inspired-the-kite-string-tangle-arcadia/11019178|title=The Kite String Tangle – Arcadia |website=ABC|date=April 2014|accessdate=22 June 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=43195&pages=25|title= ARIA Chartifacts 11-August-2014|website=Australian-Charts|date=11 August 2014|accessdate=17 November 2023}}

| rowspan="2"| 2014

| 77

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scope="row"| "Stone Cold"
{{small|(feat. Tiana Khasi)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.purplesneakers.com.au/2014/11/watch-the-kite-string-tangle-stone-cold-official-video/|title= TKST "Stone Cold" Official Video|website=Purple Sneakers|date=November 2014|accessdate=22 June 2020}}

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scope="row"| "Illuminate"
{{small|(with Dustin Tebbutt)}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/illuminate-single/985514368 |title=Illuminate – Single by The Kite String Tangle & Dustin Tebbutt on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=22 April 2015 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=44590&pages=23|title= ARIA Chartifacts 11-May-2015|website= Australian-Charts|date=11 May 2015|accessdate=17 November 2023}}

| 2015

| 99

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| {{N/a|Non-album single}}

scope="row"| "Selfish"{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/selfish-single/1208186936 |title=Selfish – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=24 February 2017 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

| rowspan="4"| 2017

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| rowspan="4"| The Kite String Tangle

scope="row"| "The Prize"
{{small|(feat. Bridgette Amofah)}}{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-prize-feat-bridgette-amofah-jacklndn-remix-single/1256422786 |title=The Prize (feat. Bridgette Amofah) [JackNLDN Remix] – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=28 July 2017 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

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scope="row"| "Waiting"{{cn|date=May 2020}}

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scope="row"| "This Thing We Got"{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/this-thing-we-got-single/1294716158 |title=This Thing We Got – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=20 October 2017 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

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scope="row"| "The Heights of Trees"{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-heights-of-trees-single/1363965599 |title=The Heights of Trees – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=6 April 2018 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

| rowspan="2"| 2018

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| In a Desperate Moment

scope="row"| "Give it Time"
{{small|(feat. Aalias)}}{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/give-it-time-feat-aalias-single/1398153485 |title=Give it Time (feat. Aalias) – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=22 June 2018 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

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| {{N/a|Non-album single}}

scope="row"| "P()l4r"{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/p-l4r-single/1454815998 |title=P()l4r – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=22 March 2019 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

| rowspan="2"| 2019

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| rowspan="4"| C()D3X

scope="row"| "Killing Time"
{{small|(feat. Eliott)}}{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/killing-time-single/1466763007 |title=Killing Time – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=21 June 2019 |accessdate=19 October 2019}}

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scope="row"| "North"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/north-single/1493415676|title=North – Single by The Kite String Tangle on Apple Music |website=Apple Music AU |date=31 January 2020 |accessdate=22 June 2020}}

| rowspan="2"| 2020

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scope="row"| "I.S.T.A.U."{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/track/istau/14422445|title=I.S.T.A.U.|website=Beatport|date=March 2020|access-date=13 May 2023}}

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scope="row"| "Fist Fight"{{cite web|url=https://acidstag.com/2023/03/the-kite-string-tangle-fist-fight/|title=The Kite String Tangle – 'Fist Fight' |website=Acid Stag |date=31 March 2023 |access-date=31 March 2023}}

| rowspan="5"| 2023

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| rowspan="5"| Lustre

scope="row"| "Euclidean"{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tkstmusic/status/1656838149241446405|title=Dropped a new song TODAY! 😈 It's a spicy one too 🥵 it's called 'Euclidean' and I hope you love it.|website=Twitter |date=12 May 2023 |access-date=13 May 2023}}

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scope="row"| "A New Day"{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tkstmusic/status/1664419417009319936|title=My new single 'A New Day' is out everywhere today!|website=Twitter |date=2 June 2023 |access-date=4 June 2023}}

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scope="row"| "Good Catch"

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scope="row"| "Miles Away"

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scope="row"| "Need You Here"{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/home-and-hosed/home-and-hosed-lottie-mcleod-kite-string-tangle/104427546|title=Home and Hosed: First Plays from Lottie McLeod & The Kite String Tangle|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=9 October 2024|access-date=12 October 2024}}

| 2024

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| rowspan="2"| So Long

scope="row"| "Together"{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/reel/540549032323984|title=Dropped a New Single Called "Together" |website=Facebook|date=24 January 2025|access-date=25 January 2025}}

| 2025

| —

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Awards and nominations

=ARIA Music Awards=

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. The Kite String Tangle has been nominated for two awards.

{{awards table}}

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| 2014

| Vessel

| Breakthrough Artist

| {{nom}}

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| 2017

| The Kite String Tangle

| Best Dance Release

| {{nom}}

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{{end}}

=National Live Music Awards=

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

{{awards table}}

|-

| 2018{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2018/10/02/national-live-music-awards-announces-2018-nominees-live-legend-induction-aaa-award-expansion-ros-ogorman-tribute-and-more/|title=NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend|website=NLMA|date=2 October 2018|accessdate=5 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nlmas.com.au/2018/12/07/baker-boy-stella-donnelly-and-tropical-fck-storm-among-the-big-winners-of-the-2018-nlmas-magic-dirt-inducted-as-live-legends/|title=Winners of the 2018 NLMA|website=NLMA|date=December 2018|accessdate=5 September 2020}}

| The Kite String Tangle

| Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year

| {{nom}}

|-

{{end}}

=Queensland Music Awards=

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.{{cite web|url=https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/about|title= About the Queensland Music Awards|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=21 March 2021}}

{{awards table}} {{small|(wins only)}}

|-

| 2015{{cite web|url=https://theweekendedition.com.au/events/queensland-music-awards-2015/|title= Queensland Music Awards 2015|website=The Weekend Edition|date=2015|access-date=25 March 2021}}{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2015|title=Past Winners 2015|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/violent-soho-the-amity-affliction-among-queensland-music-awards-winners/|title= Violent Soho, The Amity Affliction Among Queensland Music Awards Winners|website=Music Feeds|date=31 March 2015|access-date=25 March 2021}}

| "Arcadia" (directed by Daniel Harley)

| Video of the Year

| {{won}}

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| 2018{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2018|title=Past Winners 2018|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}

| "The Prize" (featuring Bridgette Amofah)

| Electronic Song of the Year

| {{won}}

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| 2019{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2019|title=Past Winners 2019|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=25 March 2021}}

| "Give it Time" (featuring Aalias)

| Electronic Song of the Year

| {{won}}

|-

|rowspan="2"| 2020{{cite web|url= https://www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au/past-winners/2020|title=Past Winners 2020|website=Queensland Music Awards|access-date=26 March 2021}}

|rowspan="2"| "P()l4r"

| Electronic Song of the Year

| {{won}}

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| Video of the Year

| {{won}}

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{{end}}

References

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External links

  • {{official website|thekitestringtangle.com}}

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