THE PAPER KITES performs the song "ST. CLARITY" for BalconyTV.<br />Subscribe to us right now at http://bit.ly/15yj4oc <br /><br />'Like' us on Facebook - http://Facebook.com/balconytv<br />Follow us on Twitter - http://Twitter.com/balconytv<br /><br />PRESENTED BY LEAH HOBBS<br /><br />Melbourne indie folk five-‐piece, The Paper Kites have announced the release of their debut album, States set for August 30, available for digital pre-‐order now. The band will be promoting the album with a national headline tour of Australia through August and September.<br />Produced by The Paper Kites alongside ARIA award winning producer Wayne Connolly (You Am I, Josh Pyke), the emotionally intense and harmony drenched States will take the listener on a journey of delicate, folk-‐inspired landscapes with rich lyrics and a raw sonic beauty.<br />Following on from the band's first two EP's, Woodland and Young North, States sees the quintet put a moodier slant on their signature melodic sound. "The album is a lot darker than a lot of our previous work," says lead singer and guitarist Sam Bentley. "We really pushed our soundscapes and composition. I'm interested in the things beyond a song: textures, adding strings, brass, touches like that. The strange little noises are what sets this album apart from what we've done before and puts it on a whole different level."<br />This eclectically sincere finish, evident on music-‐box and horn laden single St Clarity, runs right through the LP -- from the hazy psychedelic chords of Living Colour through to the rough and ready, messy rock stylings of A Lesson From Mr Gray.<br />As an added bonus for fans, the band have created an album trailer that can be viewed on their official YouTube channel which has collectively amassed almost 7 million views:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOpZPzaHquU<br />States is available for pre-‐order from today. Purchasers will receive an instant download of the band's forthcoming second single, Young when they pre-‐order the album on iTunes or JB HI FI.<br />Upon the release of States, The Paper Kites will embark on their national headline tour throughout late August/September before heading to America for their first international dates to support City and Colour's National US Tour.<br />View the video clip for first single St Clarity here:: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5nrAHk_x8M Pre-‐order States online here:: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/states/id675922260?ls=1<br /> <br />http://www.thepaperkites.com.au<br /><br />CREDITS / SPONSORS <br />Producer / Talent Booker: Cindi Avnet<br />Co-Producer/ Talent Booker: Leah Hobbs<br />Recorded & Mixed By: Taylor Nelson<br />Cinematographer: Robert DiGioia<br />Admin: Atara Gottschalk<br /><br />SPECIAL THANKS TO GOLDENVOICE!<br />Tune in again to BalconyTV //
