An adventurous musician, composer and pianist, Andrew Keese’s work spans multiple genres including ambient, instrumental, neoclassical, post-rock and art rock.

To date, he has released five albums including Desire (2008) and The Inheritance (2015) as well as three instrumental albums including Infinite Possible Shapes (2010), Minutiae (2023) and Illuminator (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 his latest album Illuminator.

In July and August of 2025, Keese and accompanist Julian Lyngcoln completed a tour of Europe with shows in Germany, Latvia and a headline performance at the Arvo Pärt Centre.

He is currently working on Intersections – a new album recorded during his recent European tour – as well as a collaborative album, as yet untitled, with one of Latvia’s leading electronic artists.

He is based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.

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Timeline

2008

Releases debut singer/songwriter album Desire with the late 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.

2024

During his two-week residency at the Arvo Part Centre, composes and records eight compositions forming a new album entitled Illuminator, due for release in 2025.

2025

Independently releases Illuminator and completes first European tour with shows in Germany, Latvia and the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia.

While in Latvia, with accompanist Julian Lyngcoln, records a new album of instrumental music entitled Intersections.

Commences work on an untitled album with one of Latvia’s leading electronica artists.