Joseph Kim - vocals and guitar;
David Yang - guitar and vocals;
Jie Whoon Kang - bass;
Andrew Blanchard - drums.
Influences
Theselah, Sonic Youth, U2, John Coltrane, Nels Cline, the Zombies, Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix, Duster, Masonna, Sonny Sharrock, Melt Banana, and many others.
Kite Operations: Festival (2009, Actually)
Buy it at: CD Baby | iTunes Distributed by CTD, Ltd.
"...rock that'll shock your testicles like Kabangers. Heavy on guitar feedback madness, straight up noise, and dadaist vocals, the Asian American sound is now officially over. The [New York] band killed it brilliantly..." - Giant Robot
"With its deep lyricism and carefully constructed accompaniment, 'Festival' is an unparalleled mixture of celebration, emotion and passion." – Lucid Forge
"Free-jazz inspired noise-rock improv-spazz-pop. Sounds like Don Caballero meets Cap'n Jazz plus more noise. Super energetic and fierce." - KUCI 88.9fm
"Expect to find order within chaos, and chaos within order." - YellowBuzz
"...I was not the least bit prepared for the challenge my ears were met by..." - Indieful ROK
Kite Operations: Heart Attacks, Back to Back... (2007, K.O.A.)
Buy it at: Insound | CD Baby | iTunes Distributed by CTD, Ltd. Distributed in Korea by FarGo Music
"feedback is the lifeblood and accoutrements of Kite Operation's musical corporeality... a post-rock canopy of soaring guitar work." - Coke Machine Glow
"If you're looking for easy, familiar music you would best be advised to
steer clear of this album. But if you're in the mood for consciousness altering creativity...you will find a wealth of thought provoking material to digest here." - LMNOP
"...twelve beautiful pop tunes recorded with acute attention to detail in terms of composition and arrangements. ...intense music that always manages to focus--first and foremost--on spectacular vocal melodies. By combining abrasive tendencies with ethereal sounds, this album succeeds on many different levels. Dreamy hard pop with peculiar spontaneity." - LMNOP
"...could lay claim to lo-fi genius if it wasnt for the fact that it sounds just huge..." - Smother
i really enjoy your guitar playing. you guys are the first band that i can compare my guitar playing to. i use a lot of non-traditional chords and some minors that dont work on paper but work when played just right. i really enjoy listening to you guys. your drumming reminds me of The Doors. whenever you come through indiana make a stop around lafeyette.
