From Solo Tours to European Adventures: Keanan Eksteen's Journey to Success
In this captivating podcast episode, Brian has the pleasure of interviewing the incredibly talented musician, Keanan Eksteen about his debut album 'Golden Fever' and his musical journey.
The conversation delves deep into Keenan's musical journey, focusing on his debut album and the creative process behind it. Keenan passionately discusses his recently released masterpiece, "Golden Fever," and how it serves as a true representation of his unique sound, unbound by the constraints of any specific genre.
Throughout the interview, Keenan opens up about his approach to songwriting, revealing the intricate process of finding the perfect melody and crafting lyrics that resonate with his audience. He shares the challenges and triumphs he encountered while creating his album, providing listeners with an intimate glimpse into the mind of a dedicated artist.
The discussion also explores Keenan's diverse range of influences, showcasing the eclectic mix of musical styles that have shaped his distinctive sound. As the conversation progresses, Keenan recounts the transformative power of live performances, recounting the concerts that have left an indelible impact on his musical journey. He candidly shares both the memorable moments and the challenges he has faced on stage, offering valuable insights into the realities of a musician's life.
Keenan's perspective on success is refreshingly grounded, as he emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and finding fulfillment in the creative process rather than solely chasing external validation. He humbly acknowledges the support he has received from his fans and expresses gratitude for the opportunities that have come his way.
Overall, this podcast episode provides a captivating glimpse into the world of Keanan Eksteen, a musician whose passion, talent, and dedication have allowed him to create a truly remarkable debut album. Listeners are sure to be inspired by his musical journey and left eagerly anticipating what the future holds for this rising star.
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Keanan Eksteen
Keanan Eksteen is a 22-year-old South African singer/songwriter that has recently burst onto the scene with his toe tapping, hip shaking, exciting tunes making waves across the country. He is young, energetic and his brand of music blends old school rock ‘n roll with a twist of the new to keep things fresh.
“Dixie Clouds”, is his first single released on the 19th of March 2022 and has already been streamed almost 100 000 times on Spotify. The song is play-listed on 17 Radio stations across South Africa, and it reached the number one position on the Laeveld radio chart. The music video for Dixie Clouds hit over 410 000 views within 8 months of release and it is also playlisted on KykNet, a national TV channel.
On the 22nd of July 2022 a 6 track EP called “FOREVER” was released and shortly thereafter Keanan completed a 13 stop, one month tour of Europe to promote the EP with shows in Germany, France and Austria.
Keanan has played shows at various venues in Cape Town, with many more lined up. He has also appeared on the Expresso show, which is a national morning TV show broadcast to millions of viewers and more recently he sang with Goldfish at Kirstenbosch to debut “Sing with me” a song that he co-wrote with them. “Sing with me” was released globally on the 10th of February 2023.
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