From the Kites of San Quentin were born out of a group of musician’s determination to do something truly unique. You have not heard or seen a band like this before. In its short life, From the Kites of San Quentin have been gathering momentum at a staggering rate. With one foot firmly planted in the glitch side of Electronica, and the other in the world of Future Dub & experimental Hip Hop, they are creating music that deserves the tag of ‘innovative.’ With influences ranging from the classic prog rock of Yes & Rush, to the more experimental hip hop sounds of some of today’s new breed of beat makers: Flying Lotus, Burial & Hudson Mohawke; they will not be pinned down or pigeonholed. Already drowning the Manchester scene in their bass heavy frequencies, From the Kites of San Quentin could well be the Massive Attack or Portishead of a new generation. Formed in 2009, the band has already had the privilege of sharing the stage with such diverse acts as Dub Trio (Ipecac Recordings); The Pan I Am (ex Larrikin Love), DJ Kid Kanevil (First Word / Stateless), Max Tundra (Warp / Domino) and Kayo Dot (Hydrahead Records), Ital Tek (Planet Mu), Mount Kimbie, Lazer Sword, The Glitch Mob
