Irish singer songwriter Keeve has released his new single, Conspiracy. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Kevin Donohoe aka Keeve is a 26-year-old from Moate Co. Westmeath. With a background in stage performance in community theatre and solo and double act comedy.
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"Coming from a musical family, stage wings and the backstage became a familiar sight in my developing years, and as a result I grew into myself as a performer," he says.
He has been trained to sing classically and in many other styles from the age of 16 and received tuition from vocal coaches at the Irish World Academy of music and dance in the University of Limerick, where he recently completed a BA in preforming arts.
Speaking about Conspiracy, he says, "This track is about how we can be blissfully ignorant and sometimes compliant with the fact that companies and organisations are often bigger than an individual.
"Generally, we're lied to, and this more often than not can be psychological, as people seem to be fighting back less, and sadly, we lose our power. This song is a call to action for people to speak their truth, whatever that may be, or stay stuck in whatever way we live now."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I love Irish mythology and the symbolism of old stories, I love going to comedy gigs, and I'm big into mindfulness and spiritual practice.
How would you describe your music?
Quirky soul-pop, universally relatable, catchy, heavily influenced by alt-rock and psych-rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Neil Young, Bob Dylan, early Coldplay, Paolo Nutini, Jeff Tweedy, Oasis, Jeff Buckley, The Frames, Bell-X1, Paddy Casey.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Ragus: The Irish music and dance show. My sister’s a dancer.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Finbar Furey - Colours, Michael Bublé - Crazy Love, Eminem - Curtain Call.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Laminated Cat by Jeff Tweedy.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"if I’m not smiling, I’m just thinking" Glad and Sorry - Faces.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Watermelon in Easter Hay - Frank Zappa.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Keeve/Keeevemu on all socials and YouTube.
Alan Corr
