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The Paper Kites

The Paper Kites

The Paper Kites are an Australian indie rock/folk rock band from Melbourne. The band was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist/guitarist Sam Bentley and keyboardist/guitarist Christina Lacy. As of 2024, they have released five studio albums and two EPs. Their latest, At the Roadhouse, came out on 1 September 2023.

Albums

2013 States
2015 Twelvefour
2018 On the Train Ride Home
2018 On the Corner Where You Live
2021 Roses
2023 At the Roadhouse
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Latest Articles

Features / Music
The Paper Kites: Personal Music With Worldwide Reach
The Paper Kites recently achieved Gold status in the US with their single 'Bloom'. When Bryget Chrisfield checks in with frontman Sam Bentley she learns he "brewed up a lot of the direction" for the band's latest pair of companion-piece albums while working late shifts in a cinema.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Paper Kites - On The Corner Where You Live
"'On The Corner Where You Live' is devastating, captivating and damn right brilliant."
News / Music
PREMIERE: Watch The Paper Kites’ Stunning New Music Video
Get excited for their new album.
News / Music
The Paper Kites Team Up With Star Of TV's 'Nashville' For Live Session Performance
The Paper Kites meet Lennon Stella.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Passenger, The Paper Kites
"This song, as he said, 'Took me from playing on the streets to playing to the world'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Passenger, The Paper Kites
"Long verbose interactions with the crowd are a staple diet of Rosenberg's performances."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, I Know Leopard, Luke Thompson
The background props really added emotional weight to The Paper Kites' performance.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, I Know Leopard, Luke Thompson
"Tonight's unique visual performance demonstrates the perfect fusion of music and storytelling."
Features / Music
The Paper Kites Wanna Force You To Listen
"We're trying to rehearse songs to play in the darkness just to kind of force people to really listen."
News / Music
The Paper Kites Announce National 'Midnight' Tour
And drop brand new video.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, Patrick James
"Regardless of what kind of music they’re making, the unique voice on frontman Sam Bentley could make anything sound good."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, Patrick James
“Oh love, you have come too late,” Bentley sings, which is unfortunately a metaphor for the show this evening.