05/09/2026
Keane is an English alternative rock band formed in 1995 in Battle, East Sussex, known for their emotional, piano-driven sound and soaring melodies. The band features Tom Chaplin on lead vocals, Tim Rice-Oxley on piano and keyboards, Richard Hughes on drums, and Jesse Quin on bass. Keane became internationally famous with their 2004 debut album Hopes and Fears, which included the hit songs “Somewhere Only We Know,” “Everybody’s Changing,” and “Bedshaped.” Unlike many rock bands, Keane became especially distinctive for building their sound around piano rather than a traditional guitarist. Their later albums included Under the Iron Sea (2006), Perfect Symmetry (2008), Strangeland (2012), and Cause and Effect (2019). After a hiatus beginning in 2013, the band reunited and continued performing, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hopes and Fears with touring in 2024.