Dead Waves follows Kyte's self-titled mini-album and highly acclaimed EP, Two Stars, Two Sparks (released December 2008). The album will be preceded by the release of a single, "ihnfsa", on 12 April.

FREE Download: "Like She Said" Mp3

NME went on to predict that "Kyte will steal your heart", and they've returned to do just that.

On Dead Waves, Kyte's ever-atmospheric, dreamy soundscapes come coupled with big pop sensibilities.

First single "ihnfsa" is symphonic, lush and melancholic; an exemplum of the band's newfound focus. "Smoke Saves Lives", meanwhile, is an enormous-sounding explosion of big choruses, driven by a simple yet hypnotic piano line.

Kyte's debut works precisely because of this contrast with the album's more far-reaching musical efforts: the epic "Each Life Critical", for instance, sounds like Sigur Rós soundtracking Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Such huge sounds need the lyrical content to match, on which Nick Moon duly delivers ("painful nerves are turning, sleepless, searching, back in time, hallucinate the love").

Though Dead Waves is their first proper long-player, Kyte have made impressively large strides for a new act. They built up a strong following in both the indie and dance press, thanks in part to supporting slots with the likes of The Whip, School of Seven Bells, iLiKETRAiNS and Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds. In the US, their track "Boundaries" was used on a nationally-aired advert for HBO's The Sopranos.

The band can also boast of quite remarkable success in Japan, following the release of their Japan-only album Science For The Living. This saw them chart at No. 5, and debut one place higher than U2.

2010 will see this particular Kyte fly even higher.

For music and more go to:

Kyte MySpace

The Big Reunion, the UK’s biggest indoor winter festival, is pleased to announce that Calvin Harris, Tinchy Stryder and Dizzee Rascal have been added to this year’s festival.

Watch Calvin Harris - "I'm Not Alone" video:

2009 has been a big year for the three acts having had four No. 1 singles between them and spent seven weeks at the top of the charts.

Also DJ’s Eddie Halliwell, John O'Callaghan and Pete Tong have been added to headline Gods Kitchen. With many more acts and DJ’s to be announced this year’s Big Reunion will be the biggest by far!

The weekends are shaping as follows:

Calvin Harris along with Beardy Man, Eddie Halliwell, John O'Callaghan and Ironik will be joining The Wombats, Judge Jules, Westwood, Tall Paul and Eddie Temple Morris for weekend one (November 20th-22, 2009).

Tinchy Stryder along with Ironik and more acts TBC will be joining The Wombats, Judge Jules, Westwood, Kklass and Eddie Temple Morris for weekend two (November 27th-29th).

Dizzee Rascal along with Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Pete Tong and Ironik will be joining The Wombats, Judge Jules, Westwood, Graeme Park, Micky Slim Brandon Block, Utah Saints and Eddie Temple Morris for weekend two (December 4th-6th).

Ian Kaye, Event Organizer at The Big Reunion, said "Calvin, Tinchy and Dizzee have all had an amazing year already and with them all releasing albums later this summer they are only going to be in more demand and I am sure Dizzee won’t be the only one to win the Mercury Prize. So naturally we are thrilled to get them confirmed to play at this year’s Big Reunion."

Tickets are available now and are priced at only £159. The price includes two nights onsite accommodation sleeping two-six people, access to all the venue’s facilities and a wristband allowing unlimited access to all six arenas for the entire weekend.

The Big Reunion 2009: Butlins Entertainment Complex, Skegness:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Weekend 1: 20th - 22nd November 2009
Weekend 2: 27th - 29th November 2009
Weekend 3: 4th - 6th December 2009

Calvin Harris on amazon.co.uk

Calvin Harris on Twitter
Calvin Harris Official Website

Tinchy Stryder MySpace

Dizzee Rascal Official Website

Tickets and information are available from:

The Big Reunion Official Website

Washington DC darlings Jukebox The Ghost are headed on a short tour in support of their new full-length album, 'Let Live and Let Ghosts', out now on The Side Up Sounds/The Rebel Group. And because they want you to start your summer off with a bang, download "Good Day" off the album at the link below!

The three-piece is starting their tour off with a big show in NYC opening for The Wombats at the Blender Theater. If you're lucky enough to live in Springfield, MO, catch them with Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin.

Download "Good Day" MP3 off 'Let Live and Let Ghosts', out now!

Jukebox The Ghost 2008 tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Jukebox The Ghost's Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

6/3 - New York, NY - Blender Theater *
6/5 - Mt. Pleasant, SC - Village Tavern **
6/6 - Athens, GA - Tasty World **
6/7 - Tampa, FL - New World Brewery **
6/8 - West Palm Beach, FL - Dada **
6/9 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth **
6/10 - Melbourne, FL - Melbourne Jaycees **
6/12 - Houston, TX - Rocbar **
6/13 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk **
6/14 - Dallas, TX - House On Swiss **
6/15 - Springfield, MO - Randy Bacon Gallery (w/ SSLYBY) **
6/16 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Port Cape **
6/18 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland **
6/19 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar **
6/20 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall **
6/21 - Westport, CT - Toquet Hall Teen Center **
7/12 - State College, PA - Central PA Festival Of Arts (Allen Street Stage)

* w/ The Wombats
** w/ Via Audio

Jukebox The Ghost Myspace
Jukebox The Ghost Official Website

Out of the bedroom and onto the stage, Red Bull Bedroom Jam is proud to be creating the Liverpool Sound City's only venue for 2008 that will be open to under 18's. Expect to see some of the UK's most talented young bands from both the Red Bull Bedroom Jam network and the Liverpool Sound City's esteemed roster.

The venue will be Heebie Jeebies on Seel Street in Liverpool and will feature 7 bands Friday, 30th May 2008 from 3-9pm. The line up will include The Wombats, Dykeenies, Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds and many more.

The event if free to all those under 18's. For those under 18 and unable to get Liverpool Sound City tickets Red Bull will be running a special guest list for access to the Red Bull Bedroom Jam venue.

Details on how to apply for the guest list are available on:

Red Bull Bedroom Jam

Red Bull Bedroom Jam (http://www.redbullbedroomjam.co.uk) allows young bands and musicians, who would otherwise struggle to get an outlet for their music due to venue age restrictions, to upload their videos and have the opportunity to have one of their gigs livestreamed across the Internet, helping them gather that all important fan base. Red Bull Bedroom Jam launched in September 2007 with a live gig online by Kerrang award nominees, youmeatsix. This has been followed by several performances from other young bands (Furthest Drive Home, Linchpin, The Press, Area 15, Saving Aimee, Lyrikal Squad, Lil Rascals and Maverik), from around the UK. In 2008 it is growing to host 3 series of 8 shows, and of course grow from the bedroom to the world.

Twins Joe and Luke from LA indie rockers Pop Noir are the faces of the Hause of Howe Fall 2008 Collection.

Howe has dressed the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Tony Hawk, Weezer, Peter Murphy of Bauhaus, and Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. In 2007, Howe received a Stuff Magazine Style Icon Award, along with Gieorgio Armani, Kanye West and Kings of Leon.

Pop Noir's upcoming shows include a headline show at The Echo and main support to The Wombats at The Roxy in LA.

2008 tour dates:

Dates could be added or changed! Go to Pop Noir's Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

May 8: Vertigo's, Los Angeles with The Mary Onettes (Sweden) 18+
May 9: The Coninental Room, Fullerton (Free) 21+
May 17: Hang The DJs at The Echo, Los Angeles 18+
June 6: The Roxy with The Wombats (UK) all ages
June 10: Beatles Revolution Lounge at The Mirage, Las Vegas 21+
June 25: Club Moscow, Los Angeles 18+
July 11: La Cave, Newport Beach (Free) 21+
July 17: Que Sera, Long Beach 21+

Pop Noir Official Website
Pop Noir Myspace