23 Feb 2012

Focus

Ryan Keen

unsigned/Ryan Keen

WE SAY

Focus makes for a beautiful lead track on Ryan Keen's upcoming EP release, showcasing his excellent ability to paint a picture with lyrics, coupled with some outstanding guitar picking and a brilliant video. Signed to Imagem Music by Tim Smith last year, Ryan is a firm favourite of Ed Sheeran who has had him support on two tours to date. Radio 1 are starting to take note with Zane Lowe making Focus his Next Hype track and picking up its first play from Fearne Cotton. We love the fitting stop animation video, which depicts the inspiring story of Ryan cutting down on work to focus on his music, and was put together by Andy Shakleford whose credits include none other than Postman Pat and Rastamouse. Video.

EP Launch: March 20, Hoxton Hall N1 // April 14, w/Jay Brannan, The Garage N5

CONTACTS

Management: Tim Smith, Conceive. Believe. Achieve. - +44 (0)7831 339 282
Online: Steve Stone, Hart Media 
Radio: Stuart Bridgeman, Alan James PR 
Live: Jon Ollier FreeTrade - +44 (0)20 7655 6900
Legal: Gary Mandel, SSB 
Publishing: Lucy Francis, Imagem

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