Kaleida (band)

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Kaleida
Years active2013–present
LabelsEmbassy One & Lex Records
MembersChristina Wood
Cicely Goulder
Website Official Website

Kaleida are an English-German duo formed in 2013. The band consists of vocalist Christina Wood and keyboardist Cicely Goulder. Kaleida released their debut EP, Think, in 2015, followed by Detune in 2016. This was followed by their first album, Tear the Roots, in 2017 [1] and Odyssey in 2020. Their third album, In Arms, came out in 2024.

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In 2014, the band's title track from their debut EP appeared on the soundtrack of the action film John Wick . They have been featured on numerous other TV shows, Netflix series, and the movie Atomic Blonde .

History

2013–2015: Formation and Think

Kaleida formed in 2013, when Wood and Goulder were introduced by a mutual friend through email. At the time, Wood had been at work in the forests of Borneo, while Goulder had been in the film industry. [2] From 2013 to late 2014, the duo released demos of songs "Think" and "Tropea", releasing a video for the latter in 2013. On 19 December 2014 Lex Records announced they had signed Kaleida and would be releasing their debut extended play, Think, on 6 April 2015. [3] In 2014, Kaleida garnered worldwide attention when their song, "Think", was featured in the 2014 action film John Wick and its soundtrack. The song's minimalist structure specifically contrasted the violent scenes in which it was used. [4] [5]

2015: Touring and Detune

In a 2015 interview with Ground Sounds, Kaleida stated that following their European tour with Róisín Murphy, the band would begin work on their debut album. [6] On 3 November 2015 Kaleida released a new single, "Detune". [7] On 24 February 2016 the band released a new single, "It's Not Right", and a second EP, Detune, was released on 26 February. Their debut album, Tear the Roots, was set for a September 2017 release. [8]

2017: Tear The Roots

Kaleida released their debut album, Tear The Roots, on 15 September 2017. [9]

2020: Odyssey

Kaleida released their second album, Odyssey, on 28 August 2020. [10]

Members

Discography

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Singles

Appearances on soundtracks

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