Bringing his 2020 story to a gleaming crescendo with an exciting new chapter of music, Keeno graces the world of drum & bass with his very first solo album on Hospital Records, following his three previous triumphant albums on sister-label Med School. ÔI Live, I LearnÕ is a divine body of work that goes above and beyond KeenoÕs previous repertoire with a fresh outlook on the distinct, classically-infused D+B style that he is loved for.
Album title-track ÔI Live, I Learn (feat. F¾ Vie)Õ kickstarts the journey with a majestically cinematic introduction where KeenoÕs multi-instrumentalist training shines through as earnest pianos and strings are seamlessly intertwined, laying down the canvas for F¾ Vie to decorate with her beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
ÔBehind The GlassÕ instils immense euphoria and inspiration with the vocals of Kate Wild which uplift and teach the important lesson of self-love. Sublime flourishes and a bassline crafted with sonic precision elevate the irresistibly feel-good track into a world of its own. A future favourite of those who had his ÔSick Music 2020Õ contribution ÔI WonderÕ on repeat.
Transcendent atmospherics and soulful guitar grooves set the scene on ÔSevern SummersÕ before splashy Amen breaks and jazzy chords ignite into an explosion of musical brightness. Exquisitely executed vintage vocal samples add to the cutÕs sublime flair. This is liquid drum & bass at its finest.
Teaming up with New Zealand based singer/songwriter, and no stranger to Hospital Records, Thomas Oliver brings his infectiously enlivening vibe to ÔSunflowersÕ. Pulsing sub basses, crisp breaks and a warm piano pair perfectly with the blissful vocals of Thomas Oliver. Other notable collaborations on the album include Whiney & Ebson on ÔUnreachableÕ, Etherwood on the well-received single ÔFall Beneath YouÕ and rising star Telomic on ÔListen CloseÕ.
KeenoÕs dedication to crafting his own unique sound has not gone unnoticed. His remarkable productions have been supported by esteemed tastemakers, including a ÔSelf-Certified SelectionÕ from MistaJam on BBC Radio 1, plays from Rene LaVice and his music being aired across the UK airwaves from 1Xtra to 6Music. On top of this, Keeno also hosts his widely renowned ÔBristol Mix SeriesÕ streams showcasing the very best established and upcoming talent in drum & bass. The success of his ÔBristol Mix SeriesÕ has led to his very own bi-weekly residency at Basement 45 in Bristol, where youÕll be able to catch Keeno spinning the latest D+B to his socially-distanced devotees.
