Michael James Keane Wandering Bull

Kiwi singer, songwriter & stonemason MICHAEL JAMES KEANE has released the majestic new album 'Wandering Bull', out now via the Meow label. Renowned for delivering remarkable indie folk country, Keane has earned critical acclaim and a growing cult following from the personal nature of his rich, brooding and emotionally engaging music, with his deep baritone vocal resulting in media drawing favourable comparisons to Nick Cave, Stuart Staples, Kirin J Callinan and Marlon Williams.

Featuring singles 'Inside', 'Ceramic Tide' and 'Midnight Scene', 'Wandering Bull' is Keane's sophomore album, following up on the acclaimed debut album 'The Cascade' in 2018. The new album release is accompanied by latest single 'Love Far From Home' (out now), the sublime opening track from 'Wandering Bull'.

Through playing in previous group So Laid Back Country China and touring as a solo artist, he's shared stages with like-minded artists Aldous Harding, Kirin J Callinan, Steve Gunn and Jack Ladder, but it's the quality and maturity of Keane's latest material that truly puts him on course for a long, distinguished and celebrated career.
 
A bulk of the album was written whilst Keane worked as a trainee stonemason in the Wairarapa. The songs reflect on memories of Wellington City and the challenges of interpersonal relationships when engrossed in depression and a reckless lifestyle.

"The words in the songs came mostly from short pieces of writing I had compiled over a year or so. It was a rough year by my standards; getting into trouble with my mental health and drinking, living a bit recklessly... I know The Wandering Bull is me, and I forgive him." - Michael James Keane
 
The 'Wandering Bull' album was recorded, mixed and produced by James Goldsmith in sessions at The Surgery in Wellington, New Zealand. Arrangements were developed by James Goldsmith and Keane. Notable contributors on the album include Harriet Ferry (So Laid Back Country China) and Julia Catherine-Parr (Black City Lights) performing vocals, Callum Gay (Spook the Horses) on drums, and Daniel Cuzens (Spook the Horses) playing lap steel.