The Kite String Tangle is the solo project of Australian electronic artist and producer Danny Harley, based in Brisbane. It begins in 2012 and sits in the area of alternative electronic music, with genre tags that include electronica, indie, electronic and alternative, alongside bassline, breakbeat, breaks, dance, deep house and downtempo.

Style and approach

The project combines ethereal pop with darker ambient electronic textures. Its music focuses on nostalgia and self-reflection, using handcrafted electronic sounds, altered organic samples and layered vocals. The result is described as versatile and atmospheric, with a style that moves between intimate listening settings and large live shows.

Background

Danny Harley develops the project from a background in composition and production. Musical influences associated with the project include Active Child, Jónsi and Fever Ray. Harley is also linked with other musical work that leads to performances at festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Parklife and Peats Ridge.