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Keane reveal artwork for comeback album ‘Strangeland’

Band's new LP will drop on May 7

Keane have unveiled the artwork for their new album ‘Strangeland’, scroll up to the top of the page to view the image. You can also see a trailer for the album by scrolling down to the bottom of the page and clicking.

The album, which was produced by The Vaccines / Howling Bells cohort Dan Grech-Marguerat, will contain a total of 12 tracks and will be released on May 7. It is the Sussex band’s first LP since their 2008 effort ‘Perfect Symmetry’.

The band will also tour in support of ‘Strangeland’ in May, playing a total of nine shows. The run begins at Newcastle’s O2 Academy on May 23 and runs until June 8, when Keane will headline London’s O2 Academy Brixton.

To check the availability of Keane tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094 .

The tracklisting for ‘Strangeland’ is as follows:

‘You Are Young’ ‘Silenced By The Night’ ‘Disconnected’ ‘Watch How You Go’ ‘Sovereign Light Café’ ‘On The Road’ ‘The Starting Line’ ‘Black Rain’ ‘Neon River’ ‘Day Will Come’ ‘In Your Own Time’ ‘Sea Fog’

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After eight years of breaking through borders with the familiarly melodic tunes of Hopes and Fears, the second day of October 2012 was finally set as Keane’s first visit in Manila for their Strangeland tour. Since the release of Strangeland last March, the British quartet has been on an extensive, nonstop tour across the globe to promote their new album. While the country-hopping could surely be exhausting, the four of them showed absolutely no sign of it as they powerfully enthralled Manila with an overwhelming set of 26 songs that lasted for almost two hours. The SM Mall of Asia Arena became the venue that thousands of Strangers (how Keane fans are called) and casual music enthusiasts would remember as a night of great, pure music. Indeed, every person on that arena can tell you with every ounce of truth that experiencing Keane’s music live was worth every year, every second of waiting.

For a moment, the spotlights at the back of the stage flashed. Tom Chaplin’s voice softly sang out, “Fearful child, have faith in brighter days”. “You Are Young”, the first song in their latest album, echoed out, instantaneously breaking the arena’s calm. In a heartbeat, everyone was in a daze, singing and shrieking along loudly as Tom melodiously sang. Just like that, Tim Rice-Oxley took his place in by the keyboards, Jesse Quin took the bass and Richard Hughes started thumping out on the drums. Keane needed no elaborate introductions as they began to take the stage.

The lively and relatively upbeat tunes of “Bend and Break”, “Day Will Come”, “Nothing in My Way” and “Spiralling” followed. Most of the crowd, very much familiar with the songs, resonated with such intensity and devotion, even synching with the high-pitched oooooohhh’s of the hit from Perfect Symmetry, “Spiralling”.

A few minutes before their concert, Richard Hughes tweeted twice about some particular surprises in their set list, stating “We’re practicing a song we last played full electric in 2005” and another one about an acoustic song from UTIS (Under the Iron Sea). In the middle of the set, Keane unleashed “Snowed Under”, the song which gave Hopes and Fears its iconic title. The other one referred to Tom’s acoustic rendition “Your Eyes Open”. Another unexpected performance was “Stop for a Minute” which was originally a collaboration with rapper K’naan. However, the biggest surprise for everyone was the jam-packed set list of 26 songs, which rarely happens in any concert. The band even confirmed via Twitter that it had been their longest set, so far. The Keane classics “This Is the Last Time”, “Everybody’s Changing”, “Somewhere Only We Know”, “Is It Any Wonder?” and “Bedshaped” turned the arena around and around. Even the songs from Strangeland such as “Silenced by the Night”, “Disconnected”, “On the Road” and the encore song “Sovereign Light Café” were received enthusiastically by the audience. Those little surprises, mashed up with an interesting array of songs from their four albums, swayed and amplified the crowd’s fascination, making it linger on a high note during the entire set.

What had initially appeared to be a minimalistic stage roared to life when the band started performing. The lights burned, flickered and burst rhythmically to every song, perfectly capturing the ambiance, the feel of Keane’s music (so to speak). There were the violent red hues of “Atlantic”, the pastel purple lights of “Silenced by the Night”, the turquoise and lime green of “The Starting Line”. Even more astonishing were the moments in the concert when the lights dimmed and a soft focus was given to Tom and Tim as they performed “We Might As Well Be Strangers”, “Try Again”, “Sea Fog” and “Strangeland”, the songs that contained that certain tinge of melancholy and estrangement. Undeniably, the play of lights drew the audience closer to Keane’s music.

The two-hour concert was greatly driven by the intensity and pureness of Keane’s sound live. Tom Chaplin’s characteristically ethereal, glass-like vocals never once faltered. To say that he could carry a tune would be a dire understatement. He made the tunes waver, bend and howl to the shape of every Keane song, all the while keeping an outstanding rapport with the audience.

This, in turn, was unequivocally matched by the musical prowess of Tim, Richard and Jesse who all inventively breezed through every song. The band members exhibited such flexibility with their ability to play instruments, occasionally handling different ones as they went along. Jesse played the bass and the keyboard at times. Tom was on electric guitar during “Lovers Are Losing” and on keyboard during “A Bad Dream”. Tim, the main composer, consistently balanced two keyboard/synths with noticeable skill and ease.

In between songs, the band took their time to scale the crowd, taking in the sound of applause, the roars and the hoots. Tom Chaplin, seemingly astounded by the crowd’s fanatical response, would take a few seconds to quietly look around and with his easy smile, blurt out one-liners to keep the crowd going. He wasn’t the kind to make inspirational or promotional speeches, but when he sang, the whole arena spun. The longest and most memorable statement he made during the evening was right before he performed “Your Eyes Open” acoustically. He stated, “We’ve been made to feel so welcome since we arrived here yesterday. What I love about being here is that everyone has such an incredibly positive attitude in life. And I can tell you, coming from England, that’s a really great thing to experience.”

In the span of their career, they have proven that they are all about the music, in keeping it honest and meaningful. They definitely proved that with the range of their musicality over the years. Keane is capable of translating into songs the subtle moments of nostalgia, estrangement, melancholia and joy with a certain refinement and sensibility that only they can deliver. Being able to experience that live was utterly a privilege for Keane fans and casual concert-goers alike. As Strangeland found its way in Manila, Keane definitely had their time here. Before the encore, Tom even remarked that being here made them feel special. Surely, with such a mindblowing concert, they made Manila feel the same.

Presented to you by Trilogy Live in cooperation with Dayly Entertainment

Written by Sandra Mae Laureano Photos by Cen Sulit and Sandra Laureano

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Fans of Keane get ready for their ‘Live In Manila: Strangeland Tour’

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MANILA, Philippines—On October 2, be ready as British alternative rock band Keane welcomes you into their “Strangeland” through their Manila concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Keane achieved mainstream success with the release of their debut album, “Hopes and Fears” in 2004.

Lead singles “Somewhere Only We Know” is one of the greatest hits of 2004. The album sold more than nine million copies worldwide, and won a Brit Award for Best Album in 2005. The band also won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, voted by listeners of BBC Radio 1.

Success continued with their second studio album, “Under the Iron Sea,” which topped the album charts in the UK and debuted at an impressive No.4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. This album marked the transition from piano-driven songs in their first album to more progressive, sophisticated music, again without using guitars. Their third album, “Perfect Symmetry,” explored and moved from their established piano-pop sound to the use of guitars for the first time.

Keane’s latest album “Strangeland,” released in May 2012 under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) debuted at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. This feat made them one of three bands in UK pop history to have five consecutive Number 1 albums. It’s the first album to feature bassist Jesse Quin as an official member.

In an interview with NME.com, lead vocalist Tom Chaplin said, “The album has the vibe of earlier Keane. 2008′s “Perfect Symmetry” was a big self-indulgent and this record felt a bit more like we knew ourselves a bit better and what our strengths were.” Pianist Tim Rice-Oxley added: “We wanted it be less production led and focus on making sure that the songs were great. You write a lot of shit songs to get to the good ones.”

Drummer Richard Hughes said, “In many respects, it feels like the completion of a circle. 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. We’re married. Some of us have kids. 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’s albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music and Video or online via iTunes and www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

Keane is composed of Tom Chaplin on lead vocals / acoustic guitar, Tim Rice-Oxley on piano / keyboards / synthesizers, Richard Hughes on drums / percussions and Jesse Quin on bass guitar.

Since their debut, Keane’s music has won over the hearts of music fans all over the world, especially those in Manila. Catch Keane Live! in Manila on October 2 at SM Mall of Asia’s The Arena. Tickets are available at www.smtickets.com or call 470-2222 for more details.

Ticket prices are at: VIP A (first 10 rows) 6340, VIP B 4760, Patron 4760, Lower Box 3170, Upper Box  1590 and General Admission 740.

“Keane Live! In Manila: Strangeland Tour” is brought to you by Trilogy Live and STRO World in cooperation with Dayly Entertainment.

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KEANE Live! In Manila: Strangeland Tour

This October 2nd, be ready as British alternative rock band KEANE welcomes you into their Strangeland through their Manila concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. KEANE achieved mainstream success with the release of their debut album, “Hopes and Fears” in 2004. Lead singles “Somewhere Only We Know” is one of the greatest hits of 2004. The album sold more than nine million copies worldwide, and won a Brit Award for Best Album in 2005. In addition, the band also won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act, voted by listeners of BBC Radio 1. Success continued with their second studio album, “Under the Iron Sea,” which topped the album charts in the UK and debuted at an impressive No.4 on the US Billboard 200 chart. This album marked the transition from piano-driven songs in their first album to more progressive, sophisticated music, again without using guitars. Their third album, “Perfect Symmetry,” explored and moved from their established piano-pop sound to the use of guitars for the first time. KEANE’s latest album “Strangeland,” released in May 2012 under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) debuted at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. This feat made them one of three bands in UK pop history to have five consecutive Number 1 albums. It’s the first album to feature bassist Jesse Quin as an official member. In an interview with NME.com, lead vocalist Tom Chaplin said, “The album has the vibe of earlier Keane. 2008′s “Perfect Symmetry” was a big self-indulgent and this record felt a bit more like we knew ourselves a bit better and what our strengths were.” Pianist Tim Rice-Oxley added: “We wanted it be less production led and focus on making sure that the songs were great. You write a lot of shit songs to get to the good ones.” Drummer Richard Hughes said, “In many respects, it feels like the completion of a circle. 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. We’re married. Some of us have kids. 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’s albums are out now in CDs exclusively under MCA Music available at Astroplus and Odyssey Music and Video or online via iTunes and www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

KEANE is composed of Tom Chaplin on lead vocals / acoustic guitar, Tim Rice-Oxley on piano / keyboards / synthesizers, Richard Hughes on drums / percussions and Jesse Quin on bass guitar. Since their debut, KEANE’s music has won over the hearts of music fans all over the world, especially those in Manila. Catch Keane Live! in Manila on October 2, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia’s The Arena. Tickets are available at www.smtickets.com or call 470-2222 for more details. Ticket prices are at: VIP A (first 10 rows) 6340, VIP B 4760, Patron 4760, Lower Box 3170, Upper Box 1590 and General Admission 740. “KEANE Live! In Manila: Strangeland Tour” is brought to you by Trilogy Live and STRO World in cooperation with Dayly Entertainment. Co-Presented by Jack TV and ETC. Major Sponsors: Terranova and Banco De Oro. Official Residence: EDSA Shangri-La Manila. Media Partners: ABS-CBN, MYX, RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 95.5 Pinas FM, 96.3 Easy Rock, Business World, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The La Sallian, Pep.ph, ClicktheCity.com, Philstar.com, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, MyMusicStore.com.ph, WhenInManila.com, Juice.ph and PinoyExchange.com. Special thanks to: MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), Astroplus and Odyssey Music & Video.

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Keane Live! in Manila: Strangeland Tour

When in Manila , I’m hoping you were at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 2 to catch the performance of what I dub as Britain’s gift to mankind, British alternative rock band, Keane ! I, along with fellow WIM writers Hudson and Mae braved Manila traffic and the horrible weather just to catch theses guys, and gosh dang it, WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED! 

Keane achieved mainstream success with their hit, “Somewhere Only We Know” off of their 2004 debut album, Hopes and Fears , and have consistently made their mark on music charts all over the world. The most recent musical achievement they’ve tucked under their belt was that of their latest album “Strangeland” debuting at no. 1 on the UK albums chart, making them one of three bands in UK pop history to have 5 consecutive no. 1 albums.  Strangeland not only catapulted Keane into UK music history but is also the first album wherein bassist Jesse Quin is officially recognized as a member of the band. 

I’ve been a fan of Keane ever since their first album came out, so you can only imagine how excited I was to finally be able to see them perform live! In fact, I seriously wanted to make the most of this opportunity that once the band went on stage, I left my seat and friends behind and just charged my way through the crowd so I could stand near the stage! Haha, not exactly commendable behavior, yeah, I know, but heck! No regrets!

This guy, too cute for my life! Lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Tom Chaplin .

Keane drummer, Richard Hughes . Oh, just a little tidbit, this guy was incredibly feisty and amusing during the press con! There was a media person who actually had the gall to start off his question for Keane with the statement, “I’m not a fan but…”… The statement caught Richard off guard so much that although he was laughing, it was quite apparent that he didn’t want to listen to the rest of the interviewer’s question and didn’t even really bother answering the guy. Haha, that’s what you get for messing with Keane :))  

Introducing Keane’s newest member and bassist, Jesse Quin . 

They performed several of their hits such as “Somewhere Only We Know”, “Everybody’s Changing”, and “Bedshaped” , but what really got the crowd pumped up or swaying along were the tracks from the new Strangeland album. I currently don’t have a copy of said album, but after last night, I’m making sure to get one  pronto! Songs such as “Sovereign Light Cafe”, “Disconnected” , and “Silenced by the Night” had me screaming like the ridiculous fan girl I am and are definitely tracks that will be put on repeat once I get a hold of them. In fact, my friend Hudson said that even if you aren’t really a big fan of Keane , once you watch them perform live, you will be converted. THEY’RE THAT GOOD.  

The Strangeland concert was definitely one for the books and worth every penny spent as Keane was kind enough to play, I believe around 16 or more songs, I seriously lost count as I was either busy screaming my head off, or was intently listening to their new tracks. However, I will not forget how I started to panic because my camera battery had died and they were playing my favorite Keane track as their parting song, Crystal Ball ! I frantically looked through the crowd, spotted Hudson and Mae, and a game of charades ensued. I motioned to them to kindly take a video of Keane performing Crystal Ball , and once they assured me that they would, I went back to shrieking out the lyrics alongside the thousands of Keane fans around me.

The night and concert was epic. There’s just really something about Keane that is… I don’t know how else to say it, but their music is so distinctly theirs. Like, when you listen to it, you know it’s them. It could be their use of the piano as the leading instrument as opposed to the usual guitar or it could just be… pure awesomeness. Ah yes, that must be it, it’s Keane’s pure awesomeness as a band and as individual artists that make their fans love them and each and every one of the tracks that they release. I look forward to enjoying their new Strangeland album and to more of their future releases. In fact, during their presscon which I was fortunate enough to attend, drummer Richard Hughes mentioned that if their was one thing that Keane would like to be remembered for, its not their having performed one epic music hit, but their delivering 400 music hits or so. Dear Keane , 4 albums worth of hits down, a few hundred more to go! 

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