Biography
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An eclectic musician, composer, singer and songwriter, Andrew Keese works in a variety of styles including ambient, instrumental, neoclassical, post-rock and art rock.
To date, he has released four albums including Desire (2008) and The Inheritance (2015) as well as two instrumental albums, entitled Infinite Possible Shapes (2010) and Minutiae (2023).
He is currently working on two new instrumental albums, Intersections which is scheduled for a release in late 2024 and Illuminator which is scheduled for release in 2025.
In June 2024, he completed a two-week artist’s residency at the renowned Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia where he completed the composition and recording of Illuminator.
In mid-2025, he will be returning to Europe to perform a short run of shows in support of the new album, including a headline show at the Arvo Pärt Centre.
He is based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.
Timeline
2008
Releases debut singer/songwriter album Desire with renowned producer Tony Cohen, best remembered for his extensive work with Nick Cave.
As guitarist with Amaya Laucirica, records on and tours Amaya’s debut album Sugar Lights, RRR radio’s “Album of the Week” in October.
Performs with Amaya throughout Australia and at a showcase appearance at North by Northeast (NXNE) in Canada.
2010
Releases first instrumental work – the post-rock, piano-centric Infinite Possible Shapes, performed, recorded and mixed by Keese in Melbourne and mastered by Taylor Deupree (Bing & Ruth, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Alva Noto) in New York.
As guitarist and arranger, records with Amaya Laucirica on her second album, the critically acclaimed Early Summer, chosen as national broadcaster JJJ radio’s “Album of the Week” in October 2010.
Tours throughout Australia in support of the album.
2013
Tours throughout Australia as session keyboardist for ARIA award winning songwriter Jae Laffer (The Panics) on Laffer’s debut solo album When the Iron Glows Red.
2014
As guitarist and keyboardist, records with Amaya Laucirica on her third album Sway and performs on tour dates throughout Australia in support of the album.
2015
Releases third album, The Inheritance, produced by Dave McCluney (Robert Forster, Dave Graney, The Blackeyed Susans) and mastered by Ray Staff (David Bowie, Elton John, Spirirtualized) at AIR Studios in the UK.
2018
Records with Amaya Laucirica on her fourth album, the lauded Rituals and tours throughout the UK, France and Spain culminating in performances at The Great Escape Festival in the UK and the Primavera Pro festival in Barcelona.
2022
Begins work on two instrumental albums – Minutiae and Intersections respectively – as well as writing material for his third singer/songwriter album, Autumn’s Promise.
2023
Turns primary focus to instrumental music, re-releasing Infinite Possible Shapes and releasing the new album Minutiae as well as continuing work on Intersections.
Is accepted to attend a two-week artist’s residency at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia to work on new compositions in June/July 2024.