WORLD 
If the past few years is any indication, we can continue to expect great things from Ireland on the musical front. The collective consciousness of just what massive sonic wealth this country holds only seemed to be recently aroused with the emergence, rise and conquering of the world by Fontaines D.C. The band essentially peaked listeners’ interest as to what else they have been missing. Fortunately a lot of artists are stepping up to the plate to let us know they are here and that their music is great. Among such musical personalities is Dublin-based indie pop artist Keeley (the band is named for their very capable frontwoman).
Today we have the pleasure of presenting their live performance of ‘Never Here Always There’, recorded several weeks’ back at the Workman’s Club as part of the Dublin Quays Festival.
The band released their debut ‘Brave Warrior’ EP this summer through Dimple Discs, a London label with deep Irish music connections. Founded in 2018 by The Undertones‘ Damian O’Neill and former Stereolab publicist Brian O’Neill, it has grown to encompass such artists as Cathal Coughlan (The Fatima Mansions, Microdisney), Eileen Gogan, Kev Hopper, Dragon Welding, Nick Haeffner, Telefis, Baby Shakes andSACK.
Keeley also recently shared the video for ‘You Never Made It That Far – a beautiful downtempo, trip hop, electro indie track that is the darkest cut from the EP. This follows from lead track ‘The Glitter and The Glue’ and singles ‘Last Words’ and ‘Never Here Always There’, which have received airplay in over 40 countries including multiple spins on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show, play on SiriusXM in the USA (including legendary DJ Rodney Bingenheimer’s show) and has reached #1 on the Radio Indie Alliance Chart, a coalition over a hundred radio stations broadcasting on four continents.
For the past five years, Keeley has been publishing ‘The Keeley Chronicles’ blog, dedicated to the harrowing and mystifying case of murdered German tourist Inga-Maria Hauser in 1988. Working closely with Northern Irish police, senior politicians and Inga’s legal representatives in Northern Ireland to advance and resolve this notorious case, she is keeping the memory of this beautiful and mysterious soul alive
‘Brave Warrior’ is now available everywhere online and can be ordered at https://orcd.co/keeleybravewarrioror via Bandcamp at https://keeleysound.bandcamp.com/album/brave-warrior-ep.
On October 13, Keeley brings a headliner show at Whelan’s Main Room for the first time in 2021 with support from label-mate Dragon Welding (The Wolfounds’ Andy Golding). Tickets can be scooped atwww.whelanslive.com/index.php/keeley
TRACK LIST
1. The Glitter and the Glue (2:30)
2. Last Words (3.10)
3. Never Here Always There (2.30)
4. You Never Made It That Far (3.30)
CREDITS
Keeley – Vocals & Guitars
Alan Maguire – Keyboards, Guitars & Programming
All songs written by Keeley, except You Never Made It That Far by Keeley/Kiang
Published by Copyright Control
Produced and engineered by Alan Maguire
Mixed by Alan Maguire and Keeley
Recorded in Portobello, Dublin
Mastering by Anthony Chapman, London
Photography and art direction by Keeley
Front cover image by Maaike van Liempt. Layout by Bruce Brand at Arthole
Keeley logo by Gav Icon Hodgins
This record is dedicated to the memory of Inga Maria Hauser – the bravest warrior (1969-1988).
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