SYTË

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

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

Biography

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 on 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]

Influences

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

Band members

Current members
  • Nita Kaja - vocals
  • Drin Tashi - guitars, synths

Former members
  • Fatlind Ferati - bass
  • Granit Havolli - drums

Discography
  • EP (EP, 2018)
  • "Feel It All" (single, 2019)
  • "Tail Light" (single, 2020)
  • Divine Computer (LP, 2020)
  • "Up in the Air" (single, 2021)
  • "Where Did the Love Go" (single, 2022)
  • "Sirena" (single, 2022)
  • "Bungee Jumping" (single, 2023)
  • "Yours for Life" (single, 2023)

References
  1. "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. "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. "SYTË Finds Home "Up in the Air" With Enlightened New Single". The Hype Magazine. May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  13. Odutola, Tayo (2022-10-06). "SYTË share new single "Sirena" [Video]". EARMILK. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
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