The debut single from the upcoming EP, Warmer Era

"Words For The Weekend"
Recorded in Gainesville, FL @ Blackbear Studios.

Written by: Houston Keen
Producer / Engineer / Mixing / Mastering: Logan Fischer

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“The difference between a dream and a goal, is a timeline and accountability.” - Dr. Phil

Since the release of his debut EP, The Runaways (2014), Houston Keen has set out a timeline, to evolve into what this current moment is. 
As a teenager, he started out in the bars of St. Augustine’s shoreline, eventually graduating to a full-time schedule around the North Florida/South Georgia area.
Through the years, he has amounted a constant collection of new-found friends, fans, and connections throughout the Southeastern states.
It’s not so much a lack of a record deal, as much as it’s that he doesn’t need one (yet). 

Houston’s method of fan cultivation includes a variety of marketing strategies,
but at the very core of it, it comes down to his friendly, organic method of distribution.
Taking a note from nostalgia, Houston began passing out homemade CD’s full of original songs and packaging content.  
The idea of free music is scary and illogical to some, but he sees it as a means of getting something tangible into the listener’s hands.

“Even if they don’t listen to the music, it’ll still be something that exists within their scope of reality.  Maybe someone will ask about it, or their dog will chew it up.
Regardless, it comes back into discussion if it exists in their day to day life.”

This guerrilla marketing technique is reinforced by Houston’s strong hold on the digital age. He has developed his platform into a “machine,” running it in cycles of constantly performing from coast-to-coast, tireless distribution of free CDs, and an ever-expansive foundation of free music and content across all social media outlets. 
The cycle feeds itself as Houston continues to grow his brand. 

The constant buzz and attention, as well as the drive to achieve that “next level,” led Houston to TMMP (booking agency located in Austin, TX).
Upon signing a booking deal, he relocated to The Live Music Capital of The World and began playing along the famous bars of downtown Sixth Street, and across the many cities of Texas. 
This success became the map of Houston’s touring system between Florida and Texas. After our worldwide state of health changed all business in early 2020, the entertainment industry went into an indefinite shutdown, and Houston returned home to Florida.

Upon arriving home, he released his debut album, Jenny, that has gone on to garner over 20,000 plays on Spotify alone.
This was followed up by two stand-alone singles, “The Party”, and “In The Dark”.
Both new singles were recorded at Gainesville’s own Black Bear Recording Studios, a short drive away from Houston’s hometown. 

During the nation’s shutdown of all restaurants and bars, Houston began penning the words for his next project: Warmer Era.  
Set to release in April of 2021, the collection of songs draw influence from a wide range of musicality and artists.
As the year pushes forward, more and more opportunities continue to rise.
Now, equipped with a strategy, a well-qualified rock & roll band, and a list of upcoming singles to be released, Houston sees a pay off in his near-future, and he cannot wait for you to be a part of it. 

We hope to see you on the road (safely) in 2021!

HOUSTON KEEN

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