Kyte comprise Nick Moon (vocals), Tom Lowe (guitars and keyboards), Scott Hislop (drums and percussion). Their earlier musical output was often labelled shoegazing (or neo-shoegazing) and post rock but they have since moved into a more electro and pop influenced sound.Their debut single, "Planet", was released in 2007 on Sonic Cathedral Recordings, the b-side of which, "Boundaries", was used in a trailer for the television series The Sopranos in the United States. Their debut album was released in 2008 on Kids Records (UK) / Erased Tapes Records (EU) to generally positive reviews.In April 2009 they released their second full length release Science For The Living in Japan. The two disc Japan release featured tracks taken from their 2008 Two Sparks, Two Stars EP, with the remaining tracks being new material. The bonus disc included a remix from The Joy Formidable of the opening track on Disc 1 "Eyes Lose Their Fire".
The band have toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia as well as appearing at many festivals including the 10th Anniversary Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
During April 2012 the band travelled to Seattle to work with producer John Goodmanson (Nada Surf, Blonde Redhead, Los Campesinos) at the Robert Lang Studios. The new album titled Love to be Lost is expected in the autumn of 2012.
Aerials
Kyte Lyrics
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A heart full of chemicals and liquids in her eyes,
But, now it's over the glass under the wheel,
The darkest way to terrify, the nicest way to steal.
We were always hidden by the lights,
So glamorous spontaneous with pupils dry and white,
But the, nights are old and the, faces cold it's, always the same,
Oh, heaven waits for everyone,
Oh, heaven doesn't seem to reach the sun,
Aerials, Aerials, Aerials, Aerials.
Oh, heaven waits for everyone,
Oh, heaven doesn't seem to reach the sun,
Aerials, Aerials, Aerials, Aerials.
Marching band with a signal or a lie,
The capricorns and silhouettes will swoop as if to die,
But the bravery meets the, uncertainty, when the clock flashes forward,
Simplest of touches are gone.
Making beds in the east and then the west,
Faintest sense nostalgia isn't lucky or a help,
If the home is gone, and the love is lost,
Every, single time anyone called you back in.
Oh, heaven waits for everyone,
Oh, heaven doesn't seem to reach the sun,
Aerials, Aerials, Aerials, Aerials. (x4)
Kyte's song "Aerials" is a poetic and slightly cryptic piece about a woman who is portrayed as a celestial figure, with her very existence being a theory written in the stars. The lyrics describe her as having a heart full of chemicals and liquids in her eyes, which evokes an image of her being made up of the very elements that make up the universe. The chorus speaks of heaven, which seems to be out of reach for everyone, even as they try to grasp it through aerials, or antennas.
The verses of the song detail the experiences of the singer and the woman he is addressing. They are portrayed as being hidden by the bright lights of the city, which makes their experiences glamorous and spontaneous but also somewhat vacant, as signified by their dry and white eyes. The passage of time is marked by the phrase "the nights are old and the faces cold," which suggests a weariness with their current situation. The woman seems to represent a ray of hope, someone who could change everything for tonight, but ultimately, the singer is left feeling uncertain and unsure of what the future will bring.
The song ends with a reference to marching bands, capricorns, and silhouettes, all of which suggest transience and the fleeting nature of life. The bravery that meets uncertainty is perhaps a nod to the fact that even though we can never know what the future holds, we can still face it with courage. The final lines of the song speak of making beds in the east and west, which could symbolize the idea of home or the search for it. The song leaves us with the impression that even though life is uncertain, there is still a search for something greater, something beyond ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a theory that's written in the stars,
The girl is like a scientific theory, predestined and already written in the stars.
A heart full of chemicals and liquids in her eyes,
She is ruled by her emotions and they are clearly visible in her eyes.
But, now it's over the glass under the wheel,
Now, everything has shattered and it's too late to stop it from falling apart.
The darkest way to terrify, the nicest way to steal.
Even the worst things can seem pleasant, and the best things can be deceptive.
We were always hidden by the lights,
We were always hiding behind something, never truly being ourselves.
So glamorous spontaneous with pupils dry and white,
We were living a glamorous and exciting life, but it left us feeling empty and unsatisfied.
But the, nights are old and the, faces cold it's, always the same,
The exciting nights have become mundane, and our faces have lost their luster.
Someone change everything for tonight.
We need someone or something to disrupt our routine and bring excitement back into our lives.
Oh, heaven waits for everyone,
Everyone has the opportunity to find happiness.
Oh, heaven doesn't seem to reach the sun,
But it's not always easy to reach that state of happiness.
Aerials, Aerials, Aerials, Aerials.
The constant repetition of the word 'aerials' suggests a need to escape and rise above the mundane.
Marching band with a signal or a lie,
A group of people acting together with a clear intention, but it may not be entirely truthful.
The capricorns and silhouettes will swoop as if to die,
Things that seem strong and certain may suddenly fall apart.
But the bravery meets the, uncertainty, when the clock flashes forward,
Being brave is important, even when things are uncertain and time keeps moving forward.
Simplest of touches are gone.
The small things that used to matter are no longer there.
Making beds in the east and then the west,
Life is constantly changing and we must adapt to survive.
Faintest sense nostalgia isn't lucky or a help,
Feeling nostalgic won't change anything or make things better.
If the home is gone, and the love is lost,
If we've lost our sense of home and love, we may feel lost ourselves.
Every, single time anyone called you back in.
We may try to find our way back to what we've lost, even if it's not possible.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kody Schaber
I can't ever express my full love for the amazing music that Kyte produces. It's just like being free and taking a big breath of fresh air, makes me feel like I can fly.
ruffsnap
Love this song!!! This band definitely needs more recognition and attention!!!! Such awesome music!!!!
Jasmine Fu
I come from Taiwan! They are the band i love most!!! I really think they should be known worldwide!
gerardo Bandicoot
Amazing song !!!
Olav Finboe Skogrand
amazing!
Geronimo
Liiiiike this :)))))
Der Schwarz Mann
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