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Pinwheel Valley
Birth nameQais Khoury
Also known asKAIS
BornJordan
OriginCanada
GenresIndie Soul, Mellow Alternative Rock, Folktronica
Years active2014–present
LabelsHot Soap Records, Levantine Music
MembersQais Khoury
Websitewww.pinwheelvalley.com

Pinwheel Valley (formerly known as KAIS)[1] is a Jordanian-Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer known for his blend of Indie Soul, Mellow Alternative Rock, and Folktronica.[2] His music is characterized by emotive vocal and intricate instrumentation, with influences from artists like Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Ben Howard, Thom Yorke and Fink. Pinwheel Valley is the lead member of the band Pinwheel Valley and has performed at the Fengaros Festival in Cyprus.[3]

Career

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Pinwheel Valley started his music career under the name KAIS. Born in Jordan, he participated in the 2014 Mayor of London's Big Busk and received a diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering from Point Blank Music College.[4][5][6] During 2016 and 2017, he toured Vancouver, Toronto, and Seattle, gaining recognition through live performances and songwriting competitions.[4][1] He received an honorable mention in the 2016 International Songwriting Competition and was a finalist in the 2017 USA Songwriting Competition.[4][5]

In 2014, Pinwheel Valley's single "Your Superman" debuted at No. 13 on the US iTunes Alternative Chart[7][8][9] and was featured in Billboard Argentina.[10] Some of his tracks were also released under the artist moniker Tea Dragon, while others released under Nativalien.[11][12][13]

Formation of Pinwheel Valley

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In 2023, KAIS rebranded his music project to Pinwheel Valley. His single "Take Me Home" (2018) earned him an interview on BBC Radio London. [4][1][6][14] In 2020, Pinwheel Valley joined the London-based sync licensing roster, North Note.[1][6]

Personal life

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Pinwheel Valley is the founder of and operates Hot Soap Studios in Cyprus,[4][15][16] where he currently resides.[16]

Legacy

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Pinwheel Valley has been recognized for his contributions to the indie rock scene. He is noted in discussions of the Music of Jordan for his influence in shaping the genre, particularly during his time as KAIS. His work has been acknowledged for its role in the development of the indie rock genre in the region.[17][18]

Discography

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Singles

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EPs

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Awards and accolades

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Pinwheel won Best Music Video awards for "Abduction" (2023)[22][23] and "Willow" (2022)[24][25] at the New York Movie Awards, Vegas Movie Awards, Swedish International Film Awards, and Russia's HALO International Film Festival.[34][35][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Pinwheel Valley pulled the resonant strings of longing in their alt-indie and poetic soul, Reverie". Pressparty. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ^ "Pinwheel Valley". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ "Fengaros Festival 2023 - KAIS (CA)". www.fengaros.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Pinwheel Valley". Hot Soap Recording Studios. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ^ a b c "Pinwheel Valley | Soul Artists". Pinwheel Valley | Soul Artists. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  6. ^ a b c d e Currinn, Jonathan (2022-01-18). "DISCOVER: KAIS Has Dropped Tuneful And Artistic Acoustic Single "Healing"". CelebMix. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  7. ^ a b Pinwheel Valley (2024-08-29). Pinwheel Valley - Your Superman (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-11-17 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "iTunes Top 100 Alternative Songs 2024 Chart". www.popvortex.com. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  9. ^ a b Your Superman, 2024-09-06, retrieved 2024-11-17
  10. ^ "BIllboard - "Your Superman": La evolución de Pinwheel Valley en el indie rock". www.billboard.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  11. ^ Tea Dragon, 2024-10-24, retrieved 2024-11-17
  12. ^ "Tea Dragon". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  13. ^ "Nativalien". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
  14. ^ a b c Currinn, Jonathan (2022-07-16). "INTERVIEW: KAIS chats with us about his artfully rock-pop three-track EP titled "Hot Air Balloon"". CelebMix. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  15. ^ "Projects". Hot Soap Recording Studios. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  16. ^ a b c d Factory, A&R (2022-07-08). "KAIS shows us up into the sky with sizzling 3-track EP 'Hot Air Balloon' | New Music". Music Crowns. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  17. ^ "Pinwheel Valley | Band". Pinwheel Valley. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  18. ^ "Pinwheel Valley". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  19. ^ Factory, A&R (2024-05-23). "Rolling through my mind: Pinwheel Valley misses that sweet touch on the extra special Reverie | Emerging Talent". Music Crowns. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  20. ^ "'Reverie' by Pinwheel Valley". Notion. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  21. ^ "Pinwheel Valley - Reverie (Slowed)". The Dor Brothers. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  22. ^ a b "KAIS Deals With The Intricacies Of A Relationship On 'Abduction'". Clash Music. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  23. ^ a b "KAIS Releases Latest Single 'Abduction'". Little Green Footballs. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  24. ^ a b c "Pinwheel Valley - Willow | New England International Film Awards". New England IFA. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  25. ^ a b Padin, Malvika (2022-12-06). "KAIS delivers intensely poetic production "Willow"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  26. ^ "Reverie". Spotify.
  27. ^ Pinwheel Valley (2023-11-09). Pinwheel Valley - Healing (Live from Hot Soap Studios). Retrieved 2024-05-29 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ "Pinwheel Valley - Willow (Official Music Video)". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  29. ^ "2023 Official Selection | New England International Film Awards". New England IFA. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  30. ^ "2023 Schedule | New England International Film Awards". New England IFA. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  31. ^ "Letra de Pinwheel Valley - Turning to Gold | Musixmatch". www.musixmatch.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  32. ^ "Who produced "Take Me Home" by Pinwheel Valley?". Genius. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  33. ^ "What is the most popular album by Pinwheel Valley?". Genius. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  34. ^ Awards, New York Film (2023-05-10). "Winners - April 2023". newyorkfilmawards. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  35. ^ "JUNE 2023 EDITION". VegasMovieAwards. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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