We’re thrilled to welcome back spectacular 7-piece outfit Keg on February 2nd as part of Independent Venue Week!
Erupting from a frenzied passion for the ‘song’, Keg toe a fine line between the angular throb of contemporary post-rock sensibilities and a timeless necessity for harmony and meticulous songwriting. Taking hints and tips from their forebears Minutemen, Fugazi and Radio 4 the band intend to confound genre, but mainly stick to the rock arena.
“There’s a ferocious energy to their music…infectious and savvily unpredictable” – So Young Magazine
Armed with 7 musicians, Keg creates a frantic chaotic energy. Barbed guitars, wonky synth lines, peppered with trombone, and a glimpse into a confused man’s brain. The band rarely rest easy on one approach, equally happy to explore a college rock sound as a hardcore one. It’s this indecision which leads Keg to continue to push their sound further, delving into ambient landscapes and melodic songwriting.
It is the live arena, where Keg is understood best, they’ve earned their stripes at Greenman (Big Top), Latitude (Sunrise Arena), Sur Le Sac (CH), Sacred Ground (DE), End of The Road (Big Top), Dour Festival (BE), Vida Festival (ES) and built a loyal following of fans across the UK and Europe.
The band have released two critically acclaimed EPs ‘Assembly’ (2021) and ‘Girders’ (2022), garnering attention from Loud and Quiet, NME, Dork, So Young and support from BBC radio 6 and Radio X. DIY are real champions of the band, awarding them a slot in their prestigious Class of 2023.
They return with their anxiously awaited debut ‘Fun’s Over’ early 2025, and the chaos will ensue.
“The sound is big, think big-band/Talking Heads/Gilla Band-esque and you’re still only part-way off describing this lot. KEG are another band that absolutely must be seen live to be fully appreciated” – RGM Magazine
“KEG are a joy to watch. They swap the dirge and dystopia for the quirky and celebratory, whilst pushing the tropes of modern post-punk into new and grinning territories” – WAXÂ
