Kaleida (band)

Kaleida are transatlantic electronic[1] duo Cicely Goulder and Christina Wood. The band formed in London, UK in 2013. In 2014, the band's title track from their debut EP appeared on the soundtrack of the action film, John Wick. Kaleida released their debut EP, Think, in 2015

Kaleida
OriginLondon, England, UK
GenresElectronic
Years active2013–present
LabelsLex Records
WebsiteOfficial Website
MembersChristina Wood
Cicely Goulder

Their second album entitled Odyssey was released on Lex Records[2] on the 28th August 2020.

History

2013–2015: Formation and Think

Kaleida formed in 2013, when Wood and Goulder were introduced by a mutual friend through email. At the time, Wood had been at work in the forests of Borneo, while Goulder had been in the film industry.[3] From 2013 to late 2014, the duo released demos of songs "Think" and "Tropea," releasing a video for the latter in 2013. On 19 December 2014 Lex Records announced they had signed Kaleida and would be releasing their debut extended play, Think, on 6 April 2015.[4] In 2014, Kaleida garnered worldwide attention when their song, "Think", was featured in the 2014 action film John Wick and its soundtrack. The song's minimalist structure specifically contrasted the violent scenes in which it was used.[5][6]

2015–Touring and Detune

In a 2015 interview with Ground Sounds, Kaleida stated that following their European tour with Roisin Murphy, the band would begin work on their debut album.[7] On 3 November 2015 Kaleida released a new single, "Detune".[8] On 24 February 2016 the band released a new single, "It's Not Right," and a second EP, Detune, was released on 26 February. Their debut album, Tear the Roots, was set for a September 2017 release.[9]

2017–Tear The Roots

Kaleida released their debut album, Tear The Roots, on 15 September 2017.[10]

After the release of 2017’s acclaimed, icy debut Tear The Roots, as well as support slots with everyone from Alt-J to Roisin Murphy, the duo’s German/American vocalist Christina returned to the US after 13 years in the UK, while her musical partner and producer Cicely remained in London.

2020 – Odyssey

Kaleida released their second album Odyssey in August 2020. The first single from the album, Other Side, features an iconic video by director Glashier filmed in May 2020 in the empty streets of locked down Berlin.  

Members
  • Christina Wood - vocals (2013–present)
  • Cicely Goulder - keyboards, production (2013–present)

Discography

Extended plays
  • Think (Lex Records, 2015)
  • Detune (Lex Records, 2016)

Albums
  • Tear the Roots (Lex Records, 2017)
  • Odyssey (Lex Records, 2020)

Singles
  • "Think" (2013)
  • "Tropea" (2013)[11]
  • "Picture You" (2014)[12]
  • "Aliaa" (2015)
  • "Detune" (2015)
  • "It's Not Right" (2016)
  • "99 Luftballons" (2017)
  • "Other Side" (2020)
  • "Long Noon" (2020)
  • "Odyssey" (2020)
  • "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (2020)

Appearances on soundtracks

References
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  2. "Lex Records", Wikipedia, 2021-01-06, retrieved 2021-01-21
  3. "Kaleida". Lexprojects.com.
  4. Lex Records and KALEIDA joined forces yesterday. Facebook.com
  5. Vishnevetsky, Ignatiy. "Keanu Reeves shoots his way through the entertaining action fantasy John Wick". The AV Club. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
  6. Leas, Ryan. "The Best Soundtrack Moments Of October 2014: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron, White Bird In A Blizzard, Gone Girl, & More". Stereo Gum. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  7. "INTERVIEW: UK synthpop duo KALEIDA discuss debut EP 'Think'". Ground Sounds. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
  8. "London Duo Kaleida Get Dark With Synth Ballad "Detune"". The Fader. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  9. "Dark electro-pop duo Kaleida air the propulsive "It's Not Right" from second EP, Detune". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  10. "Tear The Roots". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
  11. Chiu, Fiona. "[Electronic] Kaleida – Tropea". The Music Ninja. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  12. Jefferson, Lauren. "Kaleida's alluring new track "Picture You"". Earmilk.com. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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