The Kite String Tangle (also known as TKST) is the solo project of Australian, Brisbane-based alternative electronic artist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Danny Harley. Harley launched the project in 2012 and released an EP titled Vessel in 2014. He has since issued four studio albums: The Kite String Tangle in 2017, The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment in 2018, C()D3X in 2020, and Lustre in 2023.
Career The Kite String Tangle released "Given the Chance" as the first single under the moniker in 2013, and it was voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2013.
In August 2014, TKST released his debut EP, Vessel, which peaked at number 8 on the ARIA charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, the EP was nominated for an ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist.
In 2014, TKST performed at Falls Festival in Marion Bay, Byron Bay, and Lorne, and also performed at regional festival Groovin' the Moo. In 2015, he performed at SxSW and accompanied Adventure Club at Coachella.
On 14 July 2017, The Kite String Tangle released his debut self-titled album. It peaked at number 36 on the ARIA Charts.
On 13 April 2018, a mini-album, titled The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment, was released.
In 2019, TKST released the singles "P()l4r" and "Killing Time".
On 31 January 2020, alongside the release of his new single "North", Harley announced that his second studio album, C()D3X, would be released on 20 March 2020.
On 6 October 2023, The Kite String Tangle released the album Lustre.
Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions AUSPeak positions for albums in Australia The Kite String Tangle Released: 14 July 2017 Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia Format: CD, LP, digital download 36 C()D3X Released: 20 March 2020 Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia Format: CD, digital download, streaming — Lustre Released: 6 October 2023 Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia Format: CD, digital download, streaming —
Mini albums + Title Details The Kite String Tangle Presents: In a Desperate Moment Released: 13 April 2018 Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia Format: Digital download, streaming
EPs Title Details Peak chart positions AUS Vessel Released: 8 August 2014 Label: The Kite String Tangle, Warner Music Australia Format: CD, digital download 8 Good Catch Released: 28 July 2023 Label: The Kite String Tangle Format: Digital download Miles Away Released: 10 November 2023 Label: The Kite String Tangle Format: Digital download Holding Me Back (with Nils Hoffmann) Released: 5 January 2024 Label: Anjunadeep Format: Digital download So Long Released: 15 May 2025 Label: The Kite String Tangle Format: Digital download Let U Go Released: 7 August 2025 Label: The Kite String Tangle Format: Digital download
Singles As lead artist + Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album AUSPeak chart positions in Australia: For "Given the Chance": "Commotion" 2013 — "Given the Chance" 98 ARIA: Gold Vessel "Arcadia" 2014 77 "Stone Cold" — "Illuminate" 2015 99 "Selfish" 2017 — The Kite String Tangle "The Prize" — "Waiting" — "This Thing We Got" — "The Heights of Trees" 2018 — In a Desperate Moment "Give it Time" — "P()l4r" 2019 — C()D3X "Killing Time" — "North" 2020 — "I.S.T.A.U." — "Fist Fight" 2023 — Lustre "Euclidean" — "A New Day" — "Good Catch" — "Miles Away" — "Need You Here" 2024 — So Long "Together" 2025 —
Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. The Kite String Tangle has been nominated for two awards.
| 2014 | Vessel | Breakthrough Artist
| 2017 | The Kite String Tangle | Best Dance Release
National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
| 2018 | The Kite String Tangle | Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year
Queensland Music Awards The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.
| 2015 | "Arcadia" (directed by Daniel Harley) | Video of the Year
| 2018 | "The Prize" (featuring Bridgette Amofah) | Electronic Song of the Year
| 2019 | "Give it Time" (featuring Aalias) | Electronic Song of the Year
|rowspan="2"| 2020 |rowspan="2"| "P()l4r" | Electronic Song of the Year
| Video of the Year
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