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Member Since11/3/2007
Band MembersJean-Philip Grobler
InfluencesEverything I've ever heard and liked, and everything I've ever seen and liked
Sounds Like"I'm curious as to whether such talent is even capable of creating a sub-par song...There's a definite sophistication to the music, the kind of effortless prog rock that feels like the low key parts of Radiohead's "Paranoid Android." Jean isn't trying to be anyone, he isn't trying to be any particular genre, he just wants perfection. And I'd be hard pressed to say he's creating anything short of that." ---Stranded In Stereo----- ''Kaleidoscopic is an apt description for this EP, from its sheer breadth of instrumentation to its lush, lattice-work musical and vocal composition to its dynamic tempo shifts that make it easy to get swept up by the songs and their rapidly evolving complexity." ---Delusions of Adequacy----- "Powerful and Masterful" ---A Limerick Ox----- "A Pop Gem" ---Lunch of Champions----- "...urgent, melodic songs that cry out for - and deserve - mass acceptance." ---Leonards Lair----- "There are moments where it might sound like a long lost Brian Wilson masterpiece" ---The Run-Off Groove----- "Thankfully for Kites, three years led to something great" ---Consequence of Sound----- "Jean-Philip Grobler just wants to represent the beauty of pop music. No mean feat but Grobler succeeds" ---The Power of Pop----- "These guys really didn't remind me of anything, and I can't think of a higher compliment to give a band" ---1938Music----- "Holla die Waldfee, das ist ja richtig gut!!!" ---The Last Pop Song-----
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LORD_X_ODUS THE WILD ONION



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Ray le Van Foxx

Ray le Van Foxx



Aug 4 2009 1:16 PM

hey whats up jean i havent talked to u in forever
PK-Project

PK-Project



Jul 28 2009 1:32 PM

....happy summertime.....


I opened a facebooksite the last days.
Feel free to visite it.
Here you find older songs and a lot of artwork.
Welcome!
Peter
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Tyler Shields

TYLER SHIELDS



Jul 13 2009 10:21 PM

hello!
John Indigo

John Indigo



Jul 13 2009 3:25 PM

hey thanks. i going to download them now as we speak. thanks again. and btw. are you guys going to play around new york any time soon?
John Indigo

John Indigo



Jul 13 2009 12:12 AM

hey guys thanks for the request. im really liking your sound. im going to get your eps.
*looking at the stars and wonders...*

Sammi Williams



Jul 12 2009 9:51 PM

You guys sound awesome!
DYNAMIC Music Zine

DYNAMIC Music Zine



Jul 12 2009 9:07 PM

Good stuff.
NOé

Noé calvillo



Jul 7 2009 6:30 PM

hey bro I passed your link on to a Jody Farber who not only works with Warner Music Group but is also from your hood back in Africa. Just a head's up. Hope you don't mind. Always looking out for a fellow artist.
BTW, dig the mastered tracks. Took them to the next level. cheers!
Ray le Van Foxx

Ray le Van Foxx



Jun 30 2009 9:41 PM

hey whats sup jean
Secret Circus

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Jun 19 2009 7:56 PM

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Martine Marbel

Martine Marbel



Jun 14 2009 10:43 AM

Hi Jean-Philip! (sorry I didn't believe it was your real name, I guess my long sought-after scepticism kicked in at a strange moment :p).

Thursday was great! Had loads of fun, I think I'm still a bit hungover actually! Nice to hear that you like my music, even if it doesn't work with the corpse bride image i've got going on :p

Anyway, it was great meeting you! Hope to see you soon, and in the meantime, enjoy your NY-life!
Beate Nes

Beate Nes



Jun 13 2009 1:48 PM

Hey.
I really really enjoyed the concert the other night! I've probably said it a hundred times already, but that's how much I liked it! =D I hope I get to see you again sometime!
All the best for you too!

x Beate
nick

nick



May 19 2009 1:44 PM

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Robin Sohrabi-Shiraz

Robin Sohrabi-Shiraz



May 7 2009 8:21 PM

Listened to the EP while at the gym today. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Niky-Nick[s]

Yadetsie Zaragoza



Apr 28 2009 6:12 PM

Hey your music is awesome!!!!

I don't really remember how i got to your space (it was a while back) but trust me i will never forget Heroes and Villains that song really got to me.

You have a great gift please continue to use it wisely.

Have a nice day.
Robin Sohrabi-Shiraz

Robin Sohrabi-Shiraz



Apr 20 2009 10:04 PM

Dude! Good to hear from you. The music's sounding excellent man. Looking forward to getting hold of a copy. Are you getting any distribution in norway since you worked with propeller?

It's good to hear that your doing good stuff anyway, I'd deffo be up for hanging out when your over!
Ray le Van Foxx

Ray le Van Foxx



Apr 14 2009 4:12 PM

hey whats up kites
NOé

Noé calvillo



Apr 11 2009 11:15 PM

hey bro, when's the next gig? I had to work late when you rocked the Annex. hit me up when you find the time. Gonna check out the Faint and Ladytron tonight at Webster Hall. man, you should get a gig in there. that place is dope! let me know if you decide to go.
palabra.
A Band Called Quinn

A Band Called Quinn



Apr 7 2009 9:53 PM

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