KEANE SCORE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE NUMBER ONE ALBUM
Posted 5/17/2012 by TeamIGA
Keane's new album, 'Strangeland', debuted at number 1 in the UK charts on Sunday - their fifth consecutive number one album, equalling Coldplay and Radiohead, and beaten only by The Beatles.
'Strangeland' made the top ten around the world. It is their fourth studio album, after 'Hopes & Fears' (2004); 'Under The Iron Sea' (2006); 'Perfect Symmetry' (2008) and the 'Night Train' EP (2010) which also topped the UK Album Chart.
'Strangeland' has marked a hugely successful return for the band, whose other chart-topping albums were 2004’s 'Hopes And Fears', 2006’s 'Under The Iron Sea', 2008’s 'Perfect Symmetry' and 2010’s mini-LP 'Night Train' (which also topped the UK’s main album chart).
As the Sunday Times’ Culture magazine stated, 'Strangeland's literate, piano-driven songs “pull the heartstrings with a strength that even a band as notoriously emotive as Keane have rarely managed before”. Or, as the Sunday Mirror put it, “It’s good to have Keane back”.
Said Keane frontman Tom Chaplin: “Eight years ago we set out on a pretty extraordinary adventure, happy in the knowledge that just releasing a record was enough for us as a struggling band! It's a fairly surreal but lovely feeling to find that further on down the road we've now reached five out of five number one albums.
“Our bloody-mindedness and desire to keep on changing as a band seems to have kept us alive, as well as our incredibly loyal and dedicated set of fans - thanks to everyone who has supported us! We hope to see lots of you out on the road over the next year, after which I guess we'll get back in the studio to try to make it six in a row!”
Keane are now to set to continue their 'Strangeland' world tour (which has already featured sold out dates in Russia, America and Bexhill-on-Sea) with a string of sell out UK dates in May and June, before heading to North America and Europe.
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'STRANGELAND' OUT TODAY!
Posted 5/8/2012 by TeamIGA
Keane’s fourth studio album Strangeland is out today, May 8, on Cherrytree/Interscope Records! Strangeland was produced by Dan Grech (Radiohead, The Vaccines, Howling Bells) at Sea Fog, Keane songwriter/pianist Tim Rice-Oxley's studio in South Downs, UK.
Keane is singer Tom Chaplin, drummer Richard Hughes, keyboardist Rice-Oxley and bassist Quin. Four years have elapsed since Keane’s last album Perfect Symmetry; two since Night Train, the EP which followed its three full-length predecessors to the top of the British album charts, securing them a place in pop history. If Keane’s feverishly loyal fanbase wondered what the group’s next album would sound like, they weren’t the only ones. In the eight years following the release of 2004’s 9× platinum Brit award winning Hopes & Fears, every Keane album has marked a clear progression from the previous one: the anxious emotional terrain mapped out by Under The Iron Sea to the iridescent poptimism of Perfect Symmetry.
“…the heart-bursting hymns to small-town dreamer that Bruce Springsteen might have written if he had grown up in Eastbourne rather than New Jersey.” – The Times
“…huge heartfelt piano anthems, that sweep, soar and make this classic Keane.” – The Sun
“So here is the ultra-Keane album...” – NME
“Strangeland is a lovely album, from the punchy, early U2-esque “On The Road” to the string-dusted torch tune “The Starting Line” and even the somber “Black Rain,” whose pitter-patter rhythms and piercing vocals conjure Radiohead.”- Alternative Press
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KEANE PREMIERE 'SILENCED BY THE NIGHT' VIDEO ON VEVO
Posted 4/4/2012 by TeamIGA
The video for Keane’s first single “Silenced By The Night,” off their highly anticipated fourth studio album Strangeland, premieres on VEVO today. The video was shot by renowned rock music video director Christopher Sims in a lime salt mine in Austin, Texas. It follows the story of two friends on a road trip, whose feelings for each other genuinely develop from friendship to falling in love. Watch it here.
Strangeland will be released May 8th on Cherrytree/Interscope Records. To pre-order the album visit http://smarturl.it/KeaneStrangeland . First single “Silenced By The Night” is available now http://smarturl.it/KeaneSilenced.
Keane marked their long awaited return in March with two sold out fan shows at their local venue the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, and their first ever performances at the SXSW Music Festival. While in Austin singer Tim Chaplin and keyboardist Tim Rice-Oxley sat down for an interview with VEVO to discuss their new album Strangeland – watch here.
Keane is singer Tom Chaplin, drummer Richard Hughes, keyboardist Tim Rice-Oxley and bassist Quin. Four years have elapsed since Keane’s last album Perfect Symmetry; two since Night Train, the EP which followed its three full-length predecessors to the top of the British album charts, securing them a place in pop history. If Keane’s feverishly loyal fanbase wondered what the group’s next album would sound like, they weren’t the only ones. In the eight years following the release of 2004’s 9× platinum Brit award winning Hopes & Fears, every Keane album has marked a clear progression from the previous one: the anxious emotional terrain mapped out by Under The Iron Sea to the iridescent pop of Perfect Symmetry.
See below for a complete list of Keane North American tour dates:
June 12th Boston, MA House of Blues
June 14th N. Bethesda, MD Music Center At Strathmore
June 15th New York, NY Beacon Theatre – SOLD OUT
June 16th Philadelphia, PA Merriam Theater
June 18th Montreal, QC Olympia de Montreal
June 19th Toronto, ON The Sound Academy
June 21st Nashville, TN. Marathon Music Works
June 22nd Chicago, IL The Vic
June 23rd Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
June 25th Denver, CO Paramount Theater
June 26th Salt Lake City, UT The Gallivan Center
June 29th Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre – SOLD OUT
June 30th Oakland, CA The Fox Theater
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KEANE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Posted 3/26/2012 by TeamIGA
British rockers Keane will kick off a North American tour in support of their fourth studio album Strangeland in Boston, MA on June 12th (see below for complete itinerary). Mystery Jets will support on all dates except Nashville, Chicago and Milwaukee.. Strangeland was produced by Dan Grech (Radiohead, The Vaccines, Howling Bells), recorded at Sea Fog, Keane songwriter/pianist Tim Rice-Oxley's studio in South Downs, UK, and will be released May 8th on Cherrytree/Interscope Records.
Fan presale will begin March 28th at www.keanemusic.com at 10am local time with public on sale set for March 30th. For more information and a video message from the band visit www.keanemusic.com.
See below for a complete list of Keane North American tour dates:
June 12th Boston, MA House of Blues
June 14th N. Bethesda, MD Music Center At Strathmore
June 15th New York, NY Beacon Theatre – on sale 3/31
June 16th Philadelphia, PA Merriam Theater
June 18th Montreal, QC Olympia de Montreal
June 19th Toronto, ON The Sound Academy
June 21st Nashville, TN. Marathon Music Works
June 22nd Chicago, IL The Vic – on sale 3/31
June 23rd Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
June 25th Denver, CO Paramount Theater
June 26th Salt Lake City, UT The Gallivan Center
June 29th Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre
June 30th Oakland, CA The Fox Theater – on sale 4/1
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KEANE ANNOUNCE MAY 8th RELEASE DATE OF NEW ALBUM STRANGELAND
Posted 3/14/2012 by TeamIGA
British rockers Keane will release their fourth studio album Strangeland (Cherrytree/Interscope) on May 8th in the U.S. The internationally acclaimed band will debut first single “Silenced By The Night” on Jimmy Kimmel Live March 12th (ABC, Midnight) before heading to Austin, TX for their very first showing at SXSW where they will play a handful of shows including Filter Magazine’s party on March 15th and the Rolling Stone party on March 16th.
Strangeland was produced by Dan Grech (Radiohead, The Vaccines, Howling Bells) at Sea Fog, Keane songwriter/pianist Tim Rice-Oxley's studio in South Downs, UK. Grech spoke exclusively with Billboard about his first collaboration with the group last May, who are now a four piece with the addition of new member bass player Jesse Quin who collaborated with Rice-Oxley on Mt. Desolation. Strangeland is available for pre-order now at Amazon.
Tim Rice-Oxley recently said of the album: "'Strangeland' feels like an adventure that brings with it different things for different people, and like any adventure is full of uncertainty, and the potential for mishap, as well as the possibility of amazing things and glorious discoveries. I love the idea of the journey through 'Strangeland' being a journey of redemption." For more insight into the making of Strangeland check out Keane’s album announcement album announcement.
Keane is singer Tom Chapin, drummer Richard Hughes, keyboardist Rice-Oxley and bassist Quin. Four years have elapsed since Keane’s last album Perfect Symmetry; two since Night Train, the EP which followed its three full-length predecessors to the top of the British album charts, securing them a place in pop history. If Keane’s feverishly loyal fanbase wondered what the group’s next album would sound like, they weren’t the only ones. In the eight years following the release of 2004’s 9× platinum Brit award winning Hopes & Fears, every Keane album has marked a clear progression from the previous one: the anxious emotional terrain mapped out by Under The Iron Sea to the iridescent poptimism of Perfect Symmetry.
“In many respects, it feels like the completion of a circle,” says drummer Richard Hughes. “ On the album you have songs that draw upon the experiences we used to share as kids, growing up in Battle. You can never really go back, of course. Once in a while though, after a good day, we’ll go to the local pub and talk about everything and nothing until it’s time to go home. Whatever it is that makes us Keane – that invisible glue – is still there. And you can hear it all over ‘Strangeland’.”
Keane recently announced a U.K. tour kicking off in May 2012. A June tour of the U.S. is in the works, routing to be announced soon.
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Mt. Desolation Album Out Now! Get it at Amazon MP3 for $3.99 today only!
Posted 10/19/2010 by TeamIGA
Mt. Desolation's debut album, described as "Beautifully crafted & unfailingly lovely" by the UK Times & featuring members of Keane, Mumford and Sons, Noah and The Whale, The Killers & The Staves, is out now! Get it for just $3.99 for one day only as part of Amazon mp3's Daily Deal - click to download - http://bit.ly/MtDesDailyDeal
Or download it at iTunes here - http://bit.ly/MtDesiTunes
And check out the band's new video for "Bitter Pill"
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KEANE ANNOUNCES MAY 11 RELEASE DATE OF NEW ALBUM NIGHT TRAIN
Posted 2/24/2010 by TeamIGA
Following the worldwide success of their first three albums, the members of Keane announce today the release date of Night Train to be released on Cherrytree/Interscope Records in the U.S. on May 11. The band who has had three consecutive #1 albums in their native UK and have played sold out shows throughout the US will also soon announce tour dates in North America for this coming Spring.
Night Train features eight powerful new tracks which were written and recorded during the band’s Perfect Symmetry world tour that saw them playing to packed arenas in 28 countries.
The album takes its title from the band's favourite mode of transportation during the tour, and includes Keane's genre-busting collaborations with Somali/Canadian rapper K'Naan, ‘Stop For A Minute’ and ‘Looking Back’.
"I think these tracks show us in a completely different light." says Keane frontman Tom Chaplin.
Other highlights include ‘Ishin Denshin (You've Got To HelpYourself)’, which features Japanese MC Tigarah, as well as the gorgeous 'Your Love', which hangs around a rare lead vocal from the band's Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley.
Keane, who are Tom Chaplin, Richard Hughes, and Tim Rice-Oxley; together they have sold close to 10 million albums copies of their albums Hopes And Fears (2004), Under The Iron Sea (2006) and Perfect Symmetry (2008). They have played sold-out arena tours, and were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. With songs such as Is It Any Wonder?, Everybody’s Changing, Crystal Ball and Somewhere Only We Know, Keane is one of Britain’s best-loved bands and will surprise and thrill their fans all over again.
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NIGHT TRAIN Release May 11th 2010
Posted 2/5/2010 by TeamIGA
KEANE ANNOUNCE NIGHT TRAIN AND ENGLISH FOREST TOUR
Following the worldwide success of their third consecutive Number One album, Perfect Symmetry, Keane are pleased to announce details of a new eight-song EP and a tour of English forests.
The Night Train EP will be released globally on 10th May 2010 and in the US May 11th. It features eight powerful new tracks which were written and recorded during the Perfect Symmetry world tour that saw the band playing to packed arenas in 28 countries, from Australia to Norway, Colombia to South Korea and Lebanon to Switzerland. The EP takes its title from the band's favoured mode of transport during the tour.
The EP includes Keane's genre-busting collaborations with Somali/Canadian rapper K'Naan, ‘Stop For A Minute’ and ‘Looking Back’. "I think those tracks show us in a completely different light," says Keane frontman Tom Chaplin.
Other definite highlights include ‘Ishin Denshin (You've Got To Help Yourself)’, which features Japanese MC Tigarah, as well as the gorgeous 'Your Love', which hangs around a rare lead vocal from the band's Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley.
Due for release on CD and download, the Night Train EP will be available to pre-order through keanemusic.com, from Wednesday 2nd December. NB: Please note, the artwork in the picture above is the cover of the promo EP, and is not the final artwork.
The band have also announced plans for a summer tour of forests in 2010, including a homecoming show at the Bedgebury Pinetum, just outside the band’s hometown of Battle, East Sussex. Dates are as follows:
10th June – Thetford Forest, Suffolk
11th June – Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent
18th June - Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
19th June – Sherwood Pines Forest, Nottinghamshire
25th June – Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire
26th June – Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire
We're very pleased to announce the tracklisting of Night Train:
1. House Lights
2. Back In Time
3. Stop For A Minute (feat K'Naan)
4. Clear Skies
5. Ishin Denshin (You've Got To Help Yourself) (feat Tigarah)
6. Your Love
7. Looking Back (feat K'Naan)
8. My Shadow
The EP was recorded in various studios during the Perfect Symmetry world tour that saw the band playing to packed arenas in 28 countries. Highlights include Keane's genre-busting collaborations with Somali/Canadian rapper K'Naan, the irrepressible Stop For A Minute and the Rocky-inspired Looking Back. "I think those tracks show us in a completely different light," says Keane frontman Tom Chaplin.
Other definite standouts include Ishin Denshin (You've Got To Help Yourself), an addictive electro-pop number which features Japanese baile funk MC Tigarah; the gorgeous, 80s-flavoured Your Love, which hangs around a rare lead vocal from the band's Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley; and fans' live favourite My Shadow.
Night Train will be released on CD and download - and you can pre-order a special numbered edition of the EP through the Keane Store right now by clicking here.
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Keane to Release Cherrytree Sessions EP
Posted 3/30/2009 by TeamIGA
We're pleased to announce that on May 5th, Keane will release The Cherrytree Sessions EP featuring three songs recorded live at The Cherrytree House in LA.
The three songs - intimate renditions of Somewhere Only We Know, Perfect Symmetry and The Lovers Are Losing - will be released on CD exclusively via Borders stores and across all US digital retailers. Previous Cherrytree Sessions have been recorded by Lady Gaga, Feist and Robyn.
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Don't forget to check out Keane on Jimmy Kimmel Live Monday - 12/22
Posted 12/15/2008 by Geffen
Be sure to check out Keane on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday 12/22.
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