Emerging from the industrial edges of Runcorn, KEEF are carving out their own place in modern rock with a sound that blends psychedelic colour, raw indie grit, and honest working-class storytelling. Their songs carry punchy guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and big choruses that nod to the past while forming something new and uniquely their own.
Brought together by a love of psych-rock, garage riffs, and the darker corners of British indie, KEEF draw inspiration from the likes of The Smiths, Radiohead, Echo & The Bunnymen, and The Doors—but it’s filtered through their own urgency and northern spirit. Their music tells stories of love, struggle, rebellion, and escape, set against a backdrop of restless nights and chemical skies.
With their debut album Chemical Skies on the way, KEEF are ready to take their blend of psychedelic indie rock and northern soul beyond the rehearsal room and onto bigger stages. This is music made for outsiders, dreamers, and anyone searching for something real.
“Drawing influence from ’60s psychedelia and indie, KEEF’s sound is a contortion of distinction and
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innovation. The evocative undercurrents are artfully complemented by the vintage-tinged alt-indie rock riffs that strike a balance between hypnotic magnetism and raw emotion. As an artist unafraid to confront the bitter truths of the human experience, KEEF’s ability to find glimmers of beauty in the din of depravity remains unchallenged.”
“With nods in their latest single to their psychedelic and alternative roots and influences spanning across the Northwest, this was akin to Parklife’s message in the sense of generational unrest. Bursts of surf rock punching through the track drag it across genres, the undeniable lyrics of a punk song, the spats of flowing indie rhythms all combine to provide a platform for the message to be spread”
Michael Fell – Liverpool Noise
“KEEF’s You and Me Against the World is an experience. From the groove that sets the tone to the
cinematic production, it’s a track that lingers long after the music has stopped. It’s clear this is a
band with an incredible ability to combine diverse musical influences in a way that feels uniquely
their own. If you’re looking for a song that pushes boundaries while still feeling accessible, this one
is not to be missed.” - EdgarAllanPoets