Oliver Keane – ‘miss you’
Oliver Keane is back and better than ever in latest single ‘miss you’. The overtly personal track marks the beginning of a new chapter for the rising artist.
Having grown up in a house full of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana, Derby-born Oliver Keane’s sound has been heavily shaped by guitar music. Since releasing his debut single ‘in the morning’ just over two years ago, the multi-instrumentalist has gained widespread appraise and toured with The Snuts, GAYLE, Only The Poets, and more.
‘miss you’ is Oliver‘s first offering of 2023. Following dazzling single ‘streetlights’, the new track is a testament to the singer-songwriter’s dynamic artistry. Lyrically, it tackles the aftermath of a heartbreak, and all of the mental turmoil it entails. Emotion-drenched vocals explore themes of pain and nostalgia, providing a relatable reflection on the process of finding hope during a breakup.
Discussing the track, Oliver explains “At the time of writing the song, I’d been sitting in my flat with the blinds closed for two weeks with the same thoughts going round in my head. I decided to try and get those feelings out into a song which in time became “miss you”. It was months of going back to the song trying to get it perfect but eventually I came to terms with the fact that emotions aren’t perfect and there are flaws to the way we feel as humans, and that allowed me to finish the song and accept the imperfections in it.”
Produced by Oliver himself, ‘miss you’ proves that the indie artist’s musical abilities extend far beyond his captivating storytelling. With an appealing mixture of alternative and pop influences at work, the track cleverly highlights the 20-year-old’s genre-blending approach. Brimming with melodic guitar riffs and infectious beats, ‘miss you’ showcases the sonic talent that has already seen Oliver writing and producing for the likes of Nieve Ella and Abby Roberts.
Spotlighting Oliver’s impressively diverse musicality, ‘miss you’ offers an exciting taste of what’s to come from the promising newcomer.
Words by Emily Savage
