Rising from Brisbane’s underground music scene, multi-talented singer-songwriter John Keenan is pleased to announce the release of his debut single – ‘If You Saw Me’.
The release of ‘If You Saw Me’ comes after months of Keenan refining his musicianship and creativity at Hunting Ground studios where he has dedicated endless hours writing and recording his upcoming EP at Hunting Ground Studios, and the result is exactly what you’d expect and more from a debut single.
From the very first note, he catches you with his smooth vocals and poetic lyricism, which together form a rich and powerful blend that echoes the likes of Paolo Nutini and Leon Bridges. To complement the tune even further is the tight backing, catchy harmonic hooks and gentle instrumental phrasing that match guitar icons like John Mayer.
It’s a flowing combination of soul, blues and pop that creates a signature sound Keenan has come to be known for, all with a specific lyricism that resonates with pretty much everyone – what would my ex and I feel if we saw each other?
With a topic that is often approached with a sense of pensive sadness, somehow Keenan turns such a theme into one that is charged with different emotions. Instead of wanting to think back to your first love in gloom, you instead find the desire to tap your feet and live in the present moment.
‘If You Saw Me’ is a powerful yet gentle tune that encapsulates Keenan’s gift as a musician and vocalist well, all while telling a story that’s heartfelt, relatable and heavy in sentiment.
‘If You Saw Me’ can be found on all downloading platforms, including Spotify and Triple J Unearthed. To check out more of John Keenan’s catchy tunes and tasty jam sessions, visit johnkeenan.com.
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BOO Seeka release new single “Rush”
After a year of non-stop touring and intimate recording, Newcastle-based duo BOO Seeka have announced the release of their highly-anticipated new single, “Rush”.
Inspired by their attempts of letting go of the past and diving into the present, “Rush” is a colourful blend of dreamy synth and tight hip-hop beats that echoes imagination and spacy vibes.
Benny explains; “”Rush” was kind of inspired by my attempts at diving into anything and everything happening around me in the presence of everyday. Making everyday a new day. Not looking back, not looking too far forward. Accepting what this moment was and is.”
“I’m laughing at myself while I write this, I’m known as a classic over-thinker and that’s the opposite of what I was trying to say in the song. The song it just a straight up “I’m happy not thinking about things too much.”
The release comes after a year of non-stop touring and several months hidden away in the studio where they were working and producing their second album which is due for release later this year.
Their debut album, ‘Never Too Soon’, was released in 2017 and peaked at number 1 on the Australian iTunes Album Charts on the day of release. The album dominated airwaves across Australia, resulting in a run of hit singles and sold out tours around the world.
Their most recent singles “Does This Last” & “Turn Up Your Light” evidences the duo’s sonic transformation with each track heavy in string layers and spacy synths. Both singles have received critical acclaim, having been featured heavily on Triple J and multiple Spotify and Apple Music playlists.
BOO Seeka are only continuing to dominate the sonic channels, both in and outside of Australia, with their high energy live shows continuing to grow in audience numbers. With a bunch of fresh tracks in the works, BOO Seeka are currently putting the finishing touches on their second album which is set to be released later this year.
Stay tuned for more info!