The Holy Knives

Brothers Kody and Kyle Valentine, collectively known as The Holy Knives, grew up in New Orleans and, after a stint in Texas, now call Los Angeles home—though their current location is sometimes also noted as San Antonio, reflecting their travels. Their music is a rich, immersive blend that draws on rock’s core but stitches in influences like dream-pop, trip-hop, blues, and even a hint of sci-fi or Western film scores, making for a sound that’s cinematic and deeply atmospheric. Over the years, they’ve honed their craft by teaching themselves production techniques and playing countless live shows across North America, including major festival appearances. Their work, including recent releases like “I Don’t Wanna Win” and “F1 Track,” is produced with an ear for mood and experimentation, often collaborating with artists like Jamie Hince of The Kills.

Kody’s deep baritone and Kyle’s synths and guitar work together to create a world that’s both brooding and expansive, where every track feels like a journey. The band’s approach to music—always exploring, always evolving—has earned them acclaim for releases such as “Year of the Black Dog” and the EP “Where Are You Now, Golden Boy?” With their recent string of singles and EPs, The Holy Knives continue to craft soundscapes that are as emotionally resonant as they are genre-defying, aiming to create music that’s not just heard but truly felt.

Genres

Experimental

Alternative

Rock

Dream Pop

Indie

Blues

Post-rock

Trip Hop

Cinematic Music

Related Artists

The Kills

Arctic Monkeys

Queens of the Stone Age

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

The Horrors

The Black Angels

Warpaint

The Raveonettes

Sleep Token

Tame Impala

YUNGBLUD

Latest Release

F1 Track

The Holy Knives

Single - Released April 23, 2025