London native Keaton Henson has been writing music in secret since the age of twelve. While
building a reputation as an artist and illustrator, Keaton was quietly
amassing a plethora of introspective songs, not even sharing them with
friends or family. His music, informed by isolation, deals with the
themes of anxiety and lost love. While the openness of his lyrics can be
somewhat unsettling, the simple melodies and frank delivery allow the
listener the kind of insight that can make music so rewarding. For the
past few months, his songs and homemade music videos have been
circulating on the internet and gaining momentum, prompting him to
create his first album.
Titled "Dear...", the album collects ten of his most personal songs which were
recorded in a makeshift studio in his own home. The packaging for the first 120 albums have been hand-made by Keaton
himself, with original drawings on each unique sleeve (he simply
couldn’t settle on one design). These limited edition covers mirror the
individuality and intimacy of his music. The title of the album directly addresses those
who are listening to it. This, combined with his rare public appearances
keep the album wholly personal to the listener, something that he feels
is missing from music today.
1. Prologue
2. You Don't Know How Lucky You Are
3. Charon
4. Oliver Dalston Browning
5. Sarah Minor
6. Small Hands
7. Flesh and Bone
8. Nests
9. Not That You'd Even Notice
10. Party Song