Keane

English piano-driven alternative rock band known for their melodic, piano-led sound and the 2004 breakthrough Hopes And Fears.

Core members referenced in the reviews include Tom Chaplin (vocals) and Tim Rice-Oxley (keyboardist and songwriter). Reviews note Chaplin's past struggle with drug addiction and Rice-Oxley’s personal difficulties (including depression). Chaplin released solo albums and Rice-Oxley released work with the side project Mt. Desolation; the Cause And Effect album was produced by Dave Kosten (Bat For Lashes).

DeBaser hosts a set of reviews that trace Keane's piano-driven career from Hopes And Fears to Cause And Effect. Reviewers note the band's conservative musical returns, occasional experiments, and strong melodic gifts. Key figures appearing in the reviews are Tom Chaplin (vocals) and Tim Rice-Oxley (keyboardist/songwriter).

For:Fans of piano-driven British alternative/indie pop-rock; listeners who liked Coldplay, Radiohead-adjacent sounds, and melodic UK bands.