Keo Band

Keo Band are a British rock band who play alternative rock with elements of grunge and shoegaze. The sound of this four-piece band is built around guitar riffs, expressive vocals and emotional lyrics that explore relationships, inner feelings and personal experiences.

In this article, we’ll explain how the band came together and provide some interesting facts about its members and the songs they’ve released.

The band’s history

Keo’s story began with brothers Finn and Conor Keogh, who had been involved in music since childhood. Their father, an Irish folk musician, performed in pubs, and his sons often joined him on stage: Finn sang and played the guitar, whilst Conor played the bass guitar. The brothers were introduced to life on the road at an early age and learnt how to perform in front of an audience.

As children, Finn and Conor lived in various places. They later moved to London to form their own band. They decided to pursue music seriously during the pandemic.

The brothers were joined by drummer Oli Spackman and guitarist Jimmy Lanwern. Finn met Oli whilst studying at music college, where they were both studying sound engineering. The musicians found Jimmy through their connections with the local music scene. With his arrival, the line-up was complete, and they began performing under the name Keo. The band even has its own logo in the shape of a flower.

The band spent their early years focusing on live performances and working on their own material. In 2023, they released the single ‘Echo On’, and in March 2025, they released ‘I Lied, Amber’. The latter track helped draw attention to the band thanks to its combination of a melancholic melody, guitar sound and emotive vocals. In June of that same year, their first EP, ‘Siren’, was released.

Keo gradually began to receive invitations to major music events. Among the band’s notable performances was their appearance at BST Hyde Park, where they played on the same day as Kings Of Leon, The Vaccines and Paolo Nutini. In August 2026, the band also performed at the Reading & Leeds Festivals.

On 25 September 2026, the band’s first full-length album, ‘Put A Smile On For Me’, was released on Island Records. It featured 11 tracks. During recording, the musicians sought to preserve the live sound of the instruments and the natural energy of their performance, without overloading the songs with studio effects. The album was produced by Finn Keogh and Jimmy Lanwern. It debuted at number two on the UK chart, before rising to number one on the Official Albums Sales Chart.

Discography

Keo’s discography is still relatively small: the band has released one EP, one full-length album and several individual singles. That said, the musicians are gradually expanding their repertoire, whilst continuing to perform their early tracks at concerts.

In 2025, Keo released the ‘Siren’ EP, comprising 5 tracks. In 2026, the band released the studio album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’, consisting of 11 tracks.

Well-known songs and singles:

• That's Me;
• Thorn;
• Pistol;
• Fly;
• I Lied, Amber;
• Bird On The Wire;
• Be Happy.

Band members

Keo’s current line-up consists of four musicians. The core of the band is formed by brothers Finn and Conor Keogh, whilst Jimmy Lanwern and Oli Spackman make up the guitar and rhythm sections.

Finn Keogh

Finn Keogh is the frontman and one of the founding members of Keo Band. He is currently 22 years old. He has been involved in music since early childhood: he first took to the stage as a child, performing alongside his father, an Irish folk musician. In the band, Finn is responsible for vocals and guitar, and also contributes to songwriting. He was one of the main songwriters on the debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’.

Conor Keogh

Conor Keogh is Finn’s younger brother and the band’s second founding member. The brothers have been making music together since childhood, performing with their father, and even before Keo was formed, they dreamt of having their own rock band. As a teenager, Conor was into grunge and alternative rock, particularly the Seattle scene of the 1990s. In the band, he plays the bass guitar and, together with his brother, forms the backbone of their sound.

Oli Spackman

Oli Spackman is the drummer in the band Keo. Oli Spackman met Finn whilst studying at music college: both were studying sound engineering, and their friendship developed into a musical collaboration. According to the band members’ recollections, Finn heard Oli playing the drums, after which they began making music together. Oli later joined the brothers’ project and became a permanent member of the band.

Jimmy Lanwern

Jimmy Lanwern is Keo’s guitarist, responsible for the overall guitar sound, texture, and atmospheric tones of the music. He met the brothers through Conor Keogh, and his addition to the lineup instantly solidified the band's identity. Together with frontman Finn Keogh, Jimmy co-produced the band's debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’.

2027 Tour (Upcoming Gigs)

In 2027, Keo are planning a major tour to promote their debut album, ‘Put A Smile On For Me’. The tour will cover Great Britain, Ireland, mainland Europe, the USA and Canada. The first concerts on the schedule are planned for February, whilst the North American leg of the tour will take place in April and May.

• 19 Feb - O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
• 20 Feb - Rock City, Nottingham
• 21 Feb - Rock City, Nottingham
• 22 Feb - Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
• 24 Feb - O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
• 25 Feb - O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
• 26 Feb - UEA LCR Norwich, Norwich
• 02 Mar - Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
• 03 Mar - Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
• 05 Mar - Octagon Centre, Sheffield
• 06 Mar - NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
• 08 Mar - Depot Cardiff, Cardiff
• 10 Mar - Manchester Academy, Manchester
• 11 Mar - Manchester Academy, Manchester
• 12 Mar - O2 Academy Brixton, London
• 15 Mar - Limelight, Belfast
• 16 Mar - 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
• 01 Apr - Ancienne Belgique, Bruxelles
• 02 Apr - La Maroquinerie, Paris
• 03 Apr - Melkweg, Amsterdam
• 06 Apr - Debaser Nova, Stockholm
• 08 Apr - Pumpehuset, Copenhagen
• 09 Apr - Molotow, Hamburg
• 10 Apr - Hole⁴⁴, Berlin
• 12 Apr - Kasárna Karlín, Prague
• 13 Apr - Flucc, Wien
• 14 Apr - Bogen F, Zurich
• 16 Apr - Circolo Arci Bellezza, Milano
• 17 Apr - Strom, Munich
• 28 Apr - Johnny Brenda's, Philadelphia
• 30 Apr - Songbyrd Music House, Washington
• 01 May - Brighton Music Hall, Allston
• 02 May - Bowery Ballroom, New York
• 05 May - The Lounge at the Drake Hotel, Toronto
• 07 May - Beat Kitchen, Chicago
• 08 May - Underground Music Venue, Minneapolis
• 10 May - Globe Hall, Denver
• 11 May - Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
• 13 May - McMenamins Mission Theater, Portland
• 14 May - Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
• 15 May - Baba Yaga, Seattle
• 17 May - The Independent, San Francisco
• 19 May - House of Blues San Diego, San Diego
• 20 May - Troubadour, West Hollywood

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