The Kinetiks
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Dublin , Ireland |
| Products | Music (EPs and singles) |
The Kinetiks were an Irish ensemble from Dublin known for their blend of rock, pop, and indie music, featuring Gaz Harding on vocals and guitar, Sean Brennan on guitar, Jim McGuire handling bass duties, and Paul Donohoe on drums. Their most significant live appearance occurred at Oxegen 2008 on 11 July, where they performed on the Green Room stage. Additionally, they took part in prominent festivals such as the first Cois Fharraige surf festival in September 2007, Indie-pendence in August 2008, and Hard Working Class Heroes in September 2008.
Formation
Established in 2007, the group drew inspiration from influential bands including the Beach Boys, The Strokes, The Who, and The Beatles. Their song "A Smile'd Crack Your Face," featured on their debut EP High Horse Olympics released in summer 2007, garnered attention from RTÉ 2fm’s producer Ian Wilson, resulting in a live session on the station. The track became a staple among RTÉ 2fm DJs and Ray Foley at Today FM, which attracted producer Gareth Mannix, noted for his work with Director and Delorentos. Collaborating with Mannix, The Kinetiks recorded the singles "Shuffle Your Feet" and "Bite the Bullet," which The Irish Times praised as "Kin brilliant." Their EP Aye Aye Aye Aye, produced at Grouse Lodge Studios and other locations with Marc Carolan (associated with Muse and The Cure) alongside Mannix, was slated for release on 6 March, with plans for a full-length album underway.
Break Up
In August 2009, Gaz Harding announced through the band’s Myspace page that The Kinetiks had parted ways due to differing personal ambitions among members.
Notable performances
On 6 October 2007, The Kinetiks appeared on The Once a Week Show.[1]
They achieved a sold-out show at Dublin’s Whelan's, reached number one on the Phantom airplay chart, and opened for bands such as The Enemy at the Ambassador Theatre, as well as Young Knives and Scouting for Girls. Their tracks received extensive radio play on stations including RTÉ 2fm and Today FM.
During Oxegen 2008, The Kinetiks took the stage in the Green Room following Dirty Epics. Vocalist Gaz Harding shared his excitement about performing to their largest crowd to date:
"We're not nervous, just looking forward to it. Obviously the tent is massive. We're going to go and do what we do and hope that everyone will be blown away and we can go out and have a great night afterwards."
On 16 January 2009, they showcased "Lightbulb," the leading track from their "Aye Aye Aye Aye" EP, on Aidan Power’s program The Cafe.[2]
In July 2009, The Kinetiks contributed some of their music to support the charitable initiative Music Box For Life.Com.[3]
Discography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2007 | High Horse Olympics EP |
| 2007 | "Shuffle Your Feet" |
| 2008 | "Bite the Bullet" |
| 2009 | Aye Aye Aye Aye EP |
Meteor Music Awards
At the 2008 Meteor Awards, The Kinetiks received a nomination for the "Hope for 2008" category but were ultimately bested by Ham Sandwich during the event held on 15 February 2008.
|- | 2008 || The Kinetiks || Hope for 2008 || |-
External links
- ↑ The Once a Week Show 6 October 2007. RTÉ. Accessed 21 November 2008.
- ↑ 16 January 2009. RTÉ. Accessed 23 January 2009.
- ↑ "New Irish charity download site launches". Hot Press. 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-25.