Kaleida (band)

Kaleida
Years active2013–present
LabelsEmbassy One & Lex Records
MembersChristina Wood
Cicely Goulder
WebsiteOfficial Website

Kaleida are an English-German duo formed in 2013. The band consists of vocalist Christina Wood and keyboardist Cicely Goulder. Kaleida released their debut EP, Think, in 2015, followed by Detune in 2016. This was followed by their first album, Tear the Roots, in 2017[1] and Odyssey in 2020. Their third album, In Arms, came out in 2024.

In 2014, the band's title track from their debut EP appeared on the soundtrack of the action film John Wick. They have been featured on numerous other TV shows, Netflix series, and the movie Atomic Blonde.

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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[4][5]

2015: Touring and Detune

In a 2015 interview with Ground Sounds, Kaleida stated that following their European tour with Róisín Murphy, the band would begin work on their debut album.[6] On 3 November 2015 Kaleida released a new single, "Detune".[7] 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.[8]

2017: Tear The Roots

Kaleida released their debut album, Tear The Roots, on 15 September 2017.[9]

2020: Odyssey

Kaleida released their second album, Odyssey, on 28 August 2020.[10]

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)
  • In Arms (2024)

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

  1. ^ "Kaleida". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Kaleida". Lexprojects.com.
  3. ^ Lex Records and KALEIDA joined forces yesterday. Facebook.com
  4. ^ Vishnevetsky, Ignatiy (23 October 2014). "Keanu Reeves shoots his way through the entertaining action fantasy John Wick". The AV Club. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  5. ^ 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 16 May 2014.
  6. ^ "INTERVIEW: UK synthpop duo KALEIDA discuss debut EP 'Think'". Ground Sounds. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  7. ^ "London Duo Kaleida Get Dark With Synth Ballad "Detune"". The Fader. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Dark electro-pop duo Kaleida air the propulsive "It's Not Right" from second EP, Detune". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Tear The Roots". Bandcamp. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Odyssey". Bandcamp. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  11. ^ Chiu, Fiona. "[Electronic] Kaleida – Tropea". The Music Ninja. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  12. ^ Jefferson, Lauren (3 March 2014). "Kaleida's alluring new track "Picture You"". Earmilk. Retrieved 16 May 2015.