Biography
Fronted by Jordanian / Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Qais Khoury, Pinwheel Valley (formerly known as KAIS) takes the complexities of the human condition as inspiration for their fusionist sound, as they sonically meld the genre blends of Indie Soul, Mellow Alternative Rock and Folktronica. Turning their attention to the drab difficulties and profound beauty of being human, Pinwheel Valley's work consists of finding the balance between natural inclinations and the demands in an ego-driven late-stage capitalist world, as they strike both sonically and lyrically with equally iridescent and pastel aural tones.
A group that has toured Vancouver, Toronto and Seattle in 2016 and 2017, received an honorary mention in the 2016 International Songwriting Competition, a Canadian Best Out of Province nomination at the 13th Annual Toronto Independent Music Awards and a Lyrics Finalist slot in the 2017 USA Songwriting Competition, Pinwheel Valley holds firm in belief.
In 2020, Pinwheel Valley joined the London Indie sync licensing roster, North Note, and were invited to a prestigious show by BBC Radio London host Robert Elms for their seminal 2018 single, Take Me Home.
More recent notable achievements include Best Music Video wins for 'Abduction' and 'Willow' at the 2023 New York Movie Awards, Vegas Movie Awards, Swedish International Film Awards, and Russia's HALO International Film Festival.
Currently, the group has been signed for distribution to the London / LA based record label Levantine Music, as they continue to work on their profoundly explorative music out of their home base island in the Mediterranean. A place truly encircled by sea on all sides, their only wait out proves to be none other than a steady rise up.
“In a time when it is impossible to hear anything but aggravated polarised opinions, Pinwheel Valley's intellectually humanistic approach to music is the breath of fresh air that our souls are crying out for.”
Amelia Vandergast – A&R Factory
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Talent Card
Musician
Larnaca, Cyprus
Band, Bassist, Drummer, Guitarist, Singer (Vocalist)
Alternative, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Soul
Festival, Public Event, Corporate Event, Private Party, Exhibition
English
Awards and Recognition
2017 USA Songwriting Competition - Lyrics category [Finalist]
2017 Toronto Independent Music Awards - Best Out of Province [Nominated]
2016 International Songwriting Competition - Best Music Video [Honorary Mention]
2018 London Independent Film Festival - Best Music Video [Winner]
2018
2023 Winner - New York Film Awards & Vegas Movie Awards for Best Music Video - 'Abduction'
2023
2020 Joined boutique London-based 'North Note' Indie sync licensing roster
2020
2021 BBC Radio Sheffield Interview with Elly Colton
2021
BBC Radio London Interview with Robert Elms
2021
2022 Featured in Earmilk for seminal track release 'Abduction'
2022
2024 Featured in NOTION (blog) for Alt rock track release ' Reverie'
2024
Group Members
Stefanos Meletiou
Drummer
Max Smith
Bassist / Ableton
Qais Khoury
Singer / Guitarist / Keys
Stephanos Marangos
Second guitar player
Experience
www.pinwheelvalley.com for past Live list
2007-2024
Song list
- Track List
- For Pinwheel Valley (Live track list)
- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qsMMoJwq9YTvaiXOoOoBP
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Requirements
- Lead Vocalists / Guitar Rider
- 1 x Mic
- 2 x XLR cables (contingency for Quad Cortex effects pedal)
- 1 x 1/4 Jack to 1/4 Jack for analog effects pedal
- 1 x 1/4 Jack to 1/4 Jack for Nord Keyboard
- 1 x Power extension bar
- Drummer Rider
- The full set up
- KICK AKG D12E, Sennheiser MD421, Electrovoice PL20 / RE20, Beyer M88, AKG D112
- SNARE TOP Shure SM57
- SNARE BOTTOM Shure SM57
- HIHAT Neumann or Gefell small diaphragm condenser,AKG C451, any small diaphragm condenser
- RACK TOM Sennheiser MD421, Beyer M88, any suitable dynamic mic
- FLOOR TOM Sennheiser MD421, Beyer M88, any suitable dynamic mic
- OVERHEADS Neumann or Gefell small diaphragm condenser, AKG C451, any small diaphragm condenser (left & right)
- Bassist Rider
- 1 x 1/4 Jack to 1/4 Jack for Nord Keyboard
- 1 x cables needed to connect Ableton into DI box
- 1 x Power extension bar
Packages
Travel To Concert Fee
Duration:
01:30
Includes:
Includes: Guitar / Guitar pedal board Nord Keyboard Second Guitar / Guitar pedal board Bass Guitar / Bass guitar pedal board Full Drumkit
No of sets:
1
Excludes:
PA system Microphones
Price
USD 4744
Questions See more
Where would you like to perform
At a large festival's headline slot. Give us the sunset hour! : )
How do you describe your sound?
- Pastel-colored tonal iridescence - Defeatism-traversing sonic landscapes - A genre blend of Indie Soul, Mellow Alt Rock and Folktronica