The Paper Kites are a folk rock band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2010. The band consists of Sam Bentley (lead vocals, guitar), Christina Lacy (keyboard, guitar), David Powys (guitar), Samuel Rasmussen (bass), and Josh Bentley (drums). Sam Bentley and Christina Lacy established the band, having been friends and musical collaborators since high school. Their performances in Melbourne was leading to the addition of David Powys on guitar and banjo, Sam Rasmussen on bass and synth, and Josh Bentley on drums to complete the lineup in 2010.
The band initially recorded demo recordings at Sam Bentley's home and Rasmussen's university. Encouraged by friends, they released homemade EPs and gained traction with their single "Bloom" in 2010. The band performed extensively in Australia and New Zealand, including opening for acts such as Hungry Kids of Hungary and Passenger.
The band initially gained attention with their single "Bloom" in 2010, leading to extensive performances in Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, they recorded their first EP, "Woodland," followed by the release of the EP "Young North" in 2012. They toured nationally and opened for acts like Josh Pyke and Boy & Bear. Following the tour, the band did a small run of shows opening for UK band Bombay Bicycle Club in January 2013.
Their debut full-length album, "States," was recorded in 2013, and they embarked on a national tour in Australia. They also toured internationally, including the United States and Canada. The band gained exposure with song placements in Grey's Anatomy and released their second album, "Twelvefour," in 2015.
