Keane

Keane is an English alternative rock band formed in the town of Battle, East Sussex. Following in the vein of the melancholic pop/rock style cultivated by bands like Coldplay and Travis, the group rose to international prominence in 2004. Formed in 1997 by Tom Chaplin (vocals), Tim Rice-Oxley (piano and songwriting), and Richard Hughes (drums), the band began by playing covers of Oasis, the Beatles, and U2. At that time, the group also included guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001.

With Scott’s departure, Keane chose not to replace the guitarist, making the piano the central instrument of their sound. In 2003, they released the single “Everybody’s Changing,” which became a huge hit and paved the way for them to sign a contract with Island Records. In 2004, they released their acclaimed debut album, Hopes and Fears.

Their second album, Under The Iron Sea, was released in 2006. In 2007, Jesse Quin (bass, guitar, and percussion) began joining the band on tour and was officially made a permanent member years later. In 2008, Keane released Perfect Symmetry, an album marked by the return of guitars and synthesizers. In 2012, the follow-up album, Strangeland, was released.

After a hiatus announced in 2013, the band resumed activities in 2019 with the release of the album Cause and Effect. In 2024, the band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album (Hopes and Fears) with a special remastered edition and an anniversary tour.