Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic
  • The Daily
  • Features
  • Self Essentials
  • Culture
  • About Lifestyle Republic
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • The Daily
  • Essentials
Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic
  • Features
  • Culture
Lifestyle RepublicLifestyle Republic

European EDM Invasion with innovative band Mary Keey

Nick ChristophersOctober 2013 Features
Share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email

As we know history sometimes repeats itself. It is most evident with one particular industry, which is music. We experienced the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll then the explosion of the disco era. Both then lost their touch and alternative music caught the spotlight. What was to come next was anyone’s guess.

In the early 2000’s dance music was attempting to break through once again. The arrival of artists like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry made it possible for dance music to break into mainstream. All this was happening in America. But back in Europe dance music was always a popular style that never really lost its ground.

Dance music has even adopted a new name EDM that has become a universal term. In the European market there are many recording artists/bands that have crossed the Atlantic to celebrate their music with American audiences. One such band has done that once and plans on doing it again.

Mary Keey was formed in 2009 with the goal to share their love for dance music with the world. The band is made up of vocalist / songwriter Mary Keey, guitarist / music producer Phil Gitwilk and DJ Live who works the tables. The band was born when Mary attended a show in Zurich of the pop-rock band HOUSTON!. She had the opportunity to speak with band member Phil.

ADVERTISEMENT

Phil expressed an interest on starting a new project but more dance driven with a pop-rock twist. Mary was all for it and the fusion of Mary Keey was born. They soon began working in the studio developing their own sound and laid down their own tracks.

Mary, whose Mom ran a cosmetic store in Switzerland learned how to utilize make-up in various ways. She has taken those tricks and has applied them to her look on stage. It is not only the make-up but also her creative fashion statements as well. Mary studied Linguistics but taught herself the English language long before her first English lessons at school. Her love for poetry and song writing only inspired her more to follow into the music world.

m”I have always been into fashion…. and I’m a shopping addict, I could go shopping for days 🙂 but the make-up ideas came actually natural. My mum has a cosmetic studio and I have learned the tricks from the day I was first allowed to put make-up. So it’s always been something I’ve been around and when you get creative also pencils and eye shadows are not safe from me.”

Phil is a product of Italy who began his musical journey at eleven years old learning to play guitar. As he grew up he began to gravitate to pop-rock music and soon formed the band HOUSTON!. While working with the band he studied music theory and the cello. In Italy he studied modern music at the Academy of Modern Music as well as classical music at the Conservatory of Music in Piacenza. He went ahead and enrolled at Berklee College of Music in 2010 and completed a Masters Degree in Music Production and Guitar in Spring 2013. After connecting with Mary in 2009 he dabbled in rapping and playing with sound design and DJ-consoles.

The band soon worked on some of their own music and released soon to be fan favorites like “OMG”, “Euphoria” and “100 Lights”. Their style became a fusion of Hip-Hop, Urban, Techno, and Rock. The originality of their music turned out to be well received internationally.

Mary Keey toured the East Coast of America and came away with great reviews. One of their venues was Kenny’s Castaway, where bands such as Mark Knopfler, Rod Stewart and Bruce Springsteen have played in the past.

“EDM is a major movement that’s taking over this historic period and changing what’s the approach to music. I guess there are some differences we found between touring in Europe rather than USA. Generally, we are more appreciated in the US and I can’t tell you exactly why…that’s the way it is. That’s where we sell the most records and we have the more online buzz as of now.”

After their success in the US they traveled to London to work with producer / engineer Steve A. Williams at the famous Chapel Studios. There they began working towards a new album. That is where they produced their single “100 Lights:” The album they are working on now is titled “Electricize Me”. They are rehearsing for an upcoming US West Coast Tour, which is set to start off at the end of this November 2013.

Currently they have completed a new track “RADIO” which is due for release by the end of this month. Mary Keey is an exciting and creative band with hypnotic beats along with a fashionable stage show. They are due in the US from end of November all the way to January of 2014. Don’t miss out on a once in a lifetime experience you can visit their website for more info – http://www.marykeey.com.

Join The Lifestyle Republic Newsletter

Get the latest news from TLSR straight into your inbox.

Share. Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest Email

More from Lifestyle Republic

Odesza Announces 2023 Tour

Bella Twins rid themselves of WWE…and the Bella name

Motivator, Athlete and Life Changer: Fabian Thorne

Diverse Producer / Filmmaker Gal Yefet Goes Global

Artist David Craig Ellis is at it Again

Imaginary Artist Looking to Expand her Talents

Exes+Owes Podcast
The Date Sheet: Exes + Owes
The Date Sheet: Exes + Owes

Join veteran Television Producer / Award-Winning Photographer Chuck Holliday and Film Producer / Media Personality Shanda Foster as they discuss post-dating self awareness, avoiding toxic environments, relationship PTSD and CSS (“common sense s@#t”) in this happy hour format podcast.

Listen OnApple PodcastsListen OnGoogle PodcastsListen OniHeart RADIO
In Public (Nah, Right?)

Chuck Holliday and Shanda Foster discuss how many times is enough to accept a man’s cheating ways, why toxic energy is accepted over normalcy, the many red flags that are ignored in dating, and why men refuse to post women (and vice versa) on social media. (Season 1 Finale)

Produced by Chuck Holliday and Shanda Foster
Theme Music: “Peruvian Vacays” by Versa Jay Beats
Show Page: www.suite929.tv/podcasts/exesandowes

In Public (Nah, Right?)
Episode play icon
In Public (Nah, Right?)
Episode Description
Episode play icon
No Scrubs
Episode Description
Episode play icon
You're Makin' Me…Low
Episode Description
Search Results placeholder

Currenty Trending

Motivator, Athlete and Life Changer: Fabian Thorne

ATHLETE TURNED ARTIST PAINTS A NEW FUTURE: MARK ANTHONY HILL

Traveling In-Flight Beauty Essentials

Bella Twins rid themselves of WWE…and the Bella name

The Pitbull of Boxing Fabiano Pena Packing a Championship Punch

Sean “Diddy” Combs introduces new limited-edition CÎROC Honey Melon spirit

Features

Motivator, Athlete and Life Changer: Fabian Thorne

Diverse Producer / Filmmaker Gal Yefet Goes Global

February 2023

Artist David Craig Ellis is at it Again

February 2023

Imaginary Artist Looking to Expand her Talents

February 2023

   
About Lifestyle Republic  •  Contact Us  •  Privacy Policy  •  Corporate Website
© 2023 Lifestyle Republic, a unit of Suite929 LLC

OUR PUBLISHING NETWORK:
Suite929tv   •   Firm Biz   •   Tech We Like   •   G Style Magazine   •   The 9ine Podcast Network

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT