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SYTË
Background information
OriginPristina, Kosovo
Genres
Years active2018–present
Members
  • Nita Kaja
  • Drin Tashi
Past members
  • Fatlind Ferati
  • Granit Havolli
Websitehttps://www.syteband.com/

SYTË is an alt-pop duo based in New York, US,[1] formed by Nita Kaja and Drin Tashi in 2018.

Biography

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SYTË (meaning "eyes" in Albanian) was formed in 2018 in Pristina, Kosovo by vocalist Nita Kaja and producer Drin Tashi. The duo soon expanded into a four-piece when Fatlind Ferati and Granit Havolli joined the band.[2] Their first release is their EP, which came out on July 12, 2018.[3]

In 2018, they performed at Sunny Hill Festival,[4] and in 2019 at Pop-Kultur Berlin Festival.[5][6]

In August 2019 they released their single "Feel It All"[7] and in March, 2020 their single "Tail Light",[8] announcing the release of their album Divine Computer.[9]

The single "The End" was listed on the "Top Awards" Albanian music chart in January 2021.[10][11]

In April 2021, they collaborated with London-based artist Qendresa, to release their single and music video, "Up in the Air".[12]

In 2022, they released two singles. The single "Where Did The Love Go" in March,[1] and the single "Sirena" in September.[13]

The band moved to New York City at the end of 2022, establishing itself in the music scene by playing at venues such as Baby's All Right, Elsewhere Zone 1, Pianos, and Our Wicked Lady, among others. In 2023, they released three singles: "Bungee Jumping," "Yours For Life,"[14] and "I'll Take You." These singles eventually became part of the EP You Know That, Right? which was released on November 3rd, 2023.[15] You Know That, Right? was featured on Spotify playlists "Fresh Finds", "New Pop Picks", and "Good Vibes", and it also landed SYTË on the cover of the playlist "Fresh Finds Pop".

Influences

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Band's influences include Solange Knowles, Julian Casablancas, Thundercat, Marvin Gaye, and Radiohead.[3]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Nita Kaja - vocals
  • Drin Tashi - producer, guitars, synths

Former members

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  • Fatlind Ferati - bass
  • Granit Havolli - drums

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Divine Computer (2020)

EPs

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  • EP (2018)
  • You Know That, Right? (2023)

Singles

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  • "Feel It All" (2019)
  • "Tail Light" (2020)
  • "Up in the Air" (2021)
  • "Where Did the Love Go" (2022)
  • "Sirena" (2022)
  • "Bungee Jumping" (2023)
  • "Yours for Life" (2023)
  • "I'll Take You" (2023)

References

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  1. ^ a b "SYTË Search For Love in Cinematic Visual For "Where Did the Love Go"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  2. ^ ""Sytë" për dashuri e muzikë". www.koha.net (in Albanian). Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  3. ^ a b "NJIHUNI ME "SYTË", BANDA MUZIKORE QË PO SJELL RISI NË MUZIKË". www.electronicbeats.com.al. Archived from the original on 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  4. ^ "Nis zyrtarisht festivali "Sunny Hill", artistët e parë ngjiten në skenë, gjithçka gati për performancën e Dua Lipës". KultPlus (in Albanian). 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  5. ^ "SYTË at Pop-Kultur 2019". Pop Kultur Archive 2019. Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  6. ^ Magazine, Lock (2019-08-17). "Pop-Kultur 2019: Our top 5 acts • LOCK". LOCK. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  7. ^ "SYTË vjen me një projekt të veçantë "Feel It All"". Gazeta Online INSAJDERI. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  8. ^ "Kosovo-based outfit SYTË delivers a coming of age gem with "Tail Light"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  9. ^ "Prištinski alt-pop band SYTË objavio album 'Divine Computer'". ravnododna (in Croatian). 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  10. ^ "16/01/2021 | Top Awards | Top Channel". Top Awards. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  11. ^ "Njihuni me SYTË, jo ata të ballit… | Top Awards | Top Channel". Top Awards. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  12. ^ Magazine, LOCK (2021-04-30). "SYTË team up with Qendresa on vibey new single "Up in the Air" • LOCK". LOCK. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  13. ^ Odutola, Tayo (2022-10-06). "SYTË share new single "Sirena" [Video]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
  14. ^ Gable, Jake (2023-09-01). "SYTË unveil sultry new seductive single 'Yours For Life'". CULTR. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  15. ^ "SYTË – "YOU KNOW THAT, RIGHT?"". www.wonderlandmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
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