Dublin based artist Keeley has been making waves locally and afar with her debut EP “Brave Warrior”. Dedicated to Inga Maria Hauser, the EP is an impressive fusion of guitar/synth laden indie pop. It’s an EP which simultaneously uplifts and ponders in the vaults of post-punk, new wave, art-pop and synth-pop, whilst creating an angelic aura of ethereal rock.
Through the opening track of “Glitter and Glue“, Keeley pogo-jumps into the afterparty of Brit-pop, whilst swerving towards the new wave disco of 79. An infectious track, “Glitter and Glue” showcases the Nico-Debbie Harry-esque vocals of Keeley, whose dead-pan delivery oozes an understated cool.
Through the strumming clatter and space-synths, “Last Words” star-shoots toward celestial heights, whilst orbiting around post-punk planets in slow motion. Along with the jagged and jangly riffs, “Last Words” collides with dark debris, whilst lingering in emotion.
“Never Here Always There” takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the delights of new-wave and Indie pop, creating a harmonious sonority likened to Strawberry Switchblade, Broadcast and Lush. Through the Oriental and Baroque infused synths, “Never Here Always There” elevates and spins aside the shuffle beats.
“You Never Made It That Far” swirls and whirls in the oracles of new-wave and synth-pop in a kaleidoscopic spin of neo-psychedelia. It’s a sublime track, whose flickering synths resonate aside the pulsating beats. Along with the wistful vocals, “You Never Made It That Far” floats freely across sentimental skies. Through the piano-esque synths and faded tones, “You Never Made It That Far” unravels a vortex of emotions, backtracking in time.
Keep up with Keeley
Bandcamp https://keeleysound.bandcamp.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/KEELEYsound
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/keeleysound
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keeleysound
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/keeleysound
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/WingersHampsteadHome
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5H98N76pS5eRu8bWuh2ric
‘You Never Made It That Far’ https://youtu.be/iG2UGWK87dU
‘Brave Warrior’ EP order https://orcd.co/keeleybravewarrior
Bandcamp https://keeleysound.bandcamp.com/album/brave-warrior-ep
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
Keeley logo by Gav Icon Hodgins
Layout by Bruce Brand at Arthole
This record is dedicated to the memory of Inga Maria Hauser – the bravest warrior (1969-1988).
‘Brave Warrior’ EP is available from Dimple Discs and released on 18th June 2021