Forged in the Chiltern Hills, AK & The Red Kites are a modern rock trio delivering huge riffs, soaring melodies and an electrifying live show. Fronted by guitarist and songwriter Andrew Knightley, alongside bassist Rob Hoey and drummer Ash Sims, the band blend classic rock swagger with a fresh, contemporary sound that's making waves across the UK and Europe.

Following the release of their debut EP, Proverbial Storm, the band unleashed their debut album, Hotter Than The Sun, on 8 May 2026. Packed with anthemic hooks, powerhouse musicianship and memorable songwriting, the album has introduced AK & The Red Kites to an ever-growing audience of modern rock fans.

Industry recognition has followed quickly. Both Proverbial Storm and Cosmic Train were selected as Classic Rock Magazine's Track of the Week, while Hotter Than The Sun was featured on Spotify's New Release Radar, taking the band's music to thousands of new listeners around the world.

The band's music has also caught the attention of rock royalty. Their single "Stronger" has surpassed 250,000 streams after being featured on Slash's official Spotify playlist, Modern Blues Rock Takeover, while "We Belong" earned a place on Joe Bonamassa's official Spotify playlist introducing AK & The Red Kites to an even wider global audience.

On stage, AK & The Red Kites have built a reputation for explosive, high-energy performances, playing shows across England and mainland Europe while steadily growing a loyal fanbase.

With acclaimed releases, major editorial playlist support and endorsements from some of rock's most respected artists, AK & The Red Kites continue to build momentum bringing big songs, huge riffs and unforgettable live performances to every stage they play.