Duke Keats proudly unveils the next chapter in his flourishing musical journey—BORNSTAR. Embark on a voyage of self-discovery through creativity, craftsmanship, and captivating performances.
In 2023, Duke achieved remarkable milestones as a musician, producer, and director, gracing stages at renowned UK festivals like Godiva and Timber, supporting acclaimed artists like Ichiko Aoba and Moonwalks, and establishing connections with prominent promoters. As 2024 unfolds, Duke's music evolves, showcasing his unparalleled ability to seamlessly blend and reshape genres, crafting a sonic world uniquely his own.
Experience the essence of Duke Keats' artistic evolution in his latest single, "Heavy Heartbreak." This track effortlessly fuses Duke's sophisticated lo-fi sound with elements of electronic, rock, funk, and vintage styles, offering a glimpse into the upcoming EP, Bornstar. Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Duke's hometown, with collaboration from Tin Angel Records artist Mase Le Long of the indie pop duo Batsch, the song beautifully weaves melancholic lyrics with sentiments of love, heartbreak, and youth.
lyrics
Who knows that we spent it alone
On the grass where we shared our first kiss
Sweet little words
In sweet summers air
Parked the car
A view to reminisce
You didn't know
You didn't have your guard up
You didn't know Heartbreak
You've never felt
You never felt defeated
Heartbreak
ooh Heartbreak
Stuck for words
What to say
Goodbye notes on videotapes
Stars in the park
Running in the dark
We spent the night talking in the mart
Hand in hand to the Sunset Strip
Asphyxiate by the government grip
To the governments grip
You didn't know
You didn't have your guard up
You didn't know Heartbreak
You've never felt
You never felt defeated
Heartbreak
Ooh Heartbreak
credits
released February 14, 2024
Duke Keats - Connor John Marcus Blundell - Vocals, mixing, producer, songwriter, percussion - all instruments except drums.
Mase Le long - Co-producer, mixing, mastering, percussion.
Born and raised in Coventry, UK - 27 year old Duke Keats influences range Prince, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, Unknown
Mortal Orchestra and Sonic Youth.
Duke has supported acts such as Ichiko Aoba, Her's, C Duncan, HMS Morris, Penelope Isles, Kansas Smitty's, FEET & Marker Starling and alongside Laetitia Sadier of Stereolab on the track 'Waiting For Grace'.
Dreamy, intricate guitar pop from Oakland's Absent City; splashes of accordion, sitar, lap steel, and mandolin add textural richness. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 26, 2020
Rising UK trio FES balance math rock's instrumental mischief with pop punk's anthemic sweetness for a distinctive, endearing sound. Bandcamp New & Notable May 4, 2022