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.
Month: March 2019
Sea N Sound delivers stellar line-up led by Amy Shark
One of Queensland’s biggest music festivals is back for another year, and it comes with everything that the Sunshine State is famous for – Mooloolaba’s famous Seafood, craft beer, gourmet food – and it’s all topped off with a stellar line up of Aussie artists led by Aria Award winning Amy Shark.
Joining Amy Shark will be Busby Marou, Didirri, Ali Barter, Kyle Lionhart, I Know Leopard, Cheap Fakes and Living Robins, making this year’s lineup the festival’s biggest bill yet.
Last year saw Amy Shark celebrate a milestone with the release of her chart-topping album, Love Monster, which won 2018 Album of the Year at the ARIA’s. She also blew away audiences in all parts of the globe as she toured internationally, sold out shows across Australia, scored spots on the Hottest 100 list and sealed it off with just a few ARIA wins.
Emerging as one of Australia’s most promising artists is Busby Marou, who are currently busy gearing up for a big year themselves with their fourth album set for release mid this year. But in the meantime, they’re basking in the success of their recent hit, ‘Sound of Summer’.
Another act that is greatly anticipated is the one and only Didirri – the artist behind the indie hits ‘Can’t get last night out of my head’ and ‘Formaldehye’.
Renowned for his genuine storytelling and immersive live performances, Didirri will serenade Sea N Sound audiences, while Ali Barter performs a searing set garnering tunes from her 2017 album, A Suitable Girl.
Treasured by the local Sunshine Coast scene is OKA, a group who have amassed fans from all over the world with their self-described “Australian earth music with sublime dimensions.”
Furthering the good vibes will also be rising star Kyle Lionhart, indie rockers I Know Leopard, genre-blenders Cheap Fakes and local legend Livi Robins. This year’s Sea N Sound is set to not only be sonically diverse, but one that is for the books, so prepare yourselves for any possible giveaways or promos!
General tickets went on sale Friday, February 30th, so get in quick before they sell out!
