Listen to Keo’s soaring new single ‘Pistol’

Speaking about the single, frontman Finn Keogh explained: “I had the imagery of dead stars stuck in my head when writing ‘Pistol’. The idea of something having died years ago but only now seeing its light. I think that imagery can be just as real with people.”

He sings: “Sometimes you see the light, but it’s been gone for years/ And I’ll never forgive myself for that/ No, I never meant to paint you black.”

The ‘Pistol’ title itself was taken from a lyric that never made the final version of the song, which Keogh couldn’t let go of. It is noted that drummer Oli Spackman’s opening fill – an instinctive moment in the studio – sounds like a pistol firing.

‘Put A Smile On For Me’ was written and recorded across 10 days. According to Keogh, the material emerged from what he called “a convergence of personal chaos; an unflinching examination of shame, accountability, memory and the uncomfortable process of recognising parts of yourself you’d rather avoid”.

The frontman self-produced the record alongside guitarist Jimmy Lanwern, with the project taking inspiration from the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden and Radiohead. However, it is said that the LP is “carving out a voice entirely its own” over 11 songs.

‘Be Happy’

‘That’s Me’

‘Fly’

‘Best I Can Do’

‘Bird On The Wire’

‘Pistol’

‘Loser’

‘Black Dress’

‘Blue Song’

‘Thorn’