SOIL RECORDS - presents - the loose kites

"See this, this is your radio smiling at you, because it's filled with unaccountable joy...which has an effect on my generally hackneyed and jaded heart...Courtesy of - the loose kites...I really like that song 'Nice To Be Nice', and the sentiment." - Adam Walton

The Loose Kites, hailing from Chester, are one of those delightfully quirky and effortlessly eccentric groups that Britain seems to have a particular knack of producing. Whether The Loose Kites break through to the upper echelons of the music industry remains to be seen, but there’s no doubt they deserve to. Anyone who has seen them perform knows they are also a fantastic live band and they themselves must want more than to be ‘Britain’s best-kept musical secret’. - Alex Faulkner

"Of Bricks And Brambles is a grown up Loose Kites album.It’s a belter and worthy of investment...They now have my complete attention. Brilliant." - Dan Schott

Although they have been together for just over a year, The Loose Kites are receiving much attention for their energetic and catchy rock. Legendary producer Tony Visconti has sung their praises and the mainstream media, including the BBC and Xfm, is beginning to cite them as a band to watch. Being able to skilfully switch from such Ray Davies-style winners as radiation vibe to the doo-wop traces of roo ba bah demonstrates their dexterity and ability with an infectious top-line. While vocal honours go to lead singer Simon Poole, he is more than ably supported by his bandmates, namely Ollie Edwards (guitar), Josh Hammond (bass) and Jai Stark (drums). The Loose Kites’ joyous cover of Stephen Stills’ Love The One You’re With provides a template for their collective future: great songs, excellent vocals and lively performances. Awesome.
- MU Magazine

“The band is delightful. They write good songs and have excellent voices.” - Tony Visconti

“ This four piece...have an impressive string of influences. Their songs have all the warmth and familiarity of old leather.” - london lite - london evening standard

"With their rockabilly-cum-skiffle sound, the loose kites have quickly built up a reputation for top tunes and quality musicianship..." - Graeme Blaikie

“they make a rootsy noise, the stage presence of the wonderstuff with the exuberance of the saw doctors. a jolly, enthusiastic, able outfit who I can imagine would do particularly well at a festival.” - Mandy Williams

"Most likely to make your day better with their head bobbing tunes. It's what we need to brighten up a gloomy day." - Raine Ng Qi Wen.

"A fantastic slab of good time indie rock and roll... Be diggin' that. If not, there's something wrong with you I reckon." - Jim Gellatly

"A really, really good sound, and so upbeat. It's what we need." - Claire Hamilton

If you haven’t yet heard of The Loose Kites, then you really should include them in your “Gigs to attend” priorities in 2009. Already with five residencies across the country, The Loose Kites are a band in high demand. - Stoke Sounds - Danny Hill

If you were lucky enough to catch them at this year's Wickerman Festival, you'll still be humming the Kite's cheerful brand of breezy indie/folk/rock. If not, this digital release is the perfect introduction to a heady, upbeat sound inspired by Simon & Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Standouts like Radiation Vibe, In the Blood, upcoming single Roo Ba Bah and a cracking cover of Love The One You're With will lift your spirits and soon have you bellowing along in the car with the window down. Sunny, funny, and downright infectious, they're the perfect antidote to another washed out summer. - News of the World