Sun Shines Down

Following the release of the indie-pop ‘Good Times’ in Apr 2025, the eclectic artist Keelan X is dropping ‘EVEN THOUGH IT’S SUMMER’ - an end-of-summer vibe in the thematic tradition of songs like the 80s classic ‘Boys of Summer’ by Don Henly or something more recent like ‘August’ by Taylor Swift.

‘EVEN THOUGH IT’S SUMMER’ alludes to carefree summer evenings, road trips, a bittersweet end-of-holiday romance and the approaching change in seasons. Speaking about the lyrics, Keelan explains: “You know when they put back-to-school ads on the telly and radio. I wanted to capture that mixture of feelings the winding-up of summer brings. I’m interested in that duality; the space between seasons, between hope and resignation, between connection and separation. It’s the ‘what ifs’ that drive narrative in our favorite movies, songs etc. So there’s a dollop of this in this song.”

The song has a breezy, feel-good energy – crisp beats, shimmering synths and a memorable vocal hook, fused with a melodic melancholy. Musically, the song is influenced by the likes of The 1975, Holly Humberstone, Mitski etc. “Some of my previous songs had a very synth-pop 80s vibe. I wanted this song to introduce some guitars again, albeit in a subtle way. Going forward, I want to explore recording as a live band again and get that live, four-people-in-a-room energy into the songs” says Keelan. 

The track was written Keelan X and co-produced by Alex O’Keefe and Julian Chown, with final mixing and mastering by Billy Foster. 

With his distinctive take on the genre, Keelan X has gained a plethora of press & media support to date ranging from RTE, 2XFM, FM104, Today FM, Hot Press, GOO Magazine and Sunday Times.

Even Though It's Summer

nervous

Keep On Moving

Clean My Room

Boy Meets World

Heartbreak Carousel

I Don't Wanna Wait

Don’t be afraid
The wind will guide you home
Don’t be afraid
We’re by your side you’re never alone
The days get dark wet cold
But you can feel warm
And rain will pour hit hard
But you will be calm
You’ve set it all on fire
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise from the ashes
And burning in the flames
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise and fly
It’s not too late
The stars align in the end
It wasn’t fate
Wanting you miserable
Stand tall again
Your days are unclear, scary
You will be safe
Rain will pour hit hard but
You will remain
You’ve set it all on fire
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise from the ashes
And burning in the flames
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise and fly
Like a phoenix you will rise
Like a phoenix you will fly
Far from home
And see
The world around
Like a phoenix you will rise
Like a phoenix you will fly
Far from home
And see
The world around
You’ve set it all on fire
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise from the ashes
And burning in the flames
Like a phoenix
You will glow and rise and fly


Phoenix

In a suburban town in Virginia, a woman named Jordy has caught the eye of a man named Yahnzi. On their daily exercise runs in the neighborhood, they pass eachother, he sees her and smiles, she smirks back. This is all that ever happens.

Stylistically, the sound is painted in a dream pop, yacht rock, ethereal, groove dance, moody vibe. You can dance to it or you can sit and tap your foot, or you can sing along with the easy to remember catchy chorus hook.

To whoever listens, I appreciate your ears!

Yahnzi

Jordy

Pulse Between Us

Over the years, Keelan Cunningham has had a conflicting relationship with his one true love: music. A former member of up-and-coming Irish band The Marigolds, the dissolution of the band had a profound effect on Keelan as he quickly fell out of love with the industry. With more than ten years passing without music in his life, the world-wide pandemic revitalised Keelan's creativity. Strapping on his Fender Telecaster and switching on an old Roland keyboard he began the process of writing and producing songs once again. The results were immediate and quickly culminated in the formation of his new project, Keelan X.  
Cherry picking approaches and styles of song craftmanship he had developed whilst playing in an array of bands over the years, the multi-instrumentalist set about writing a varied collection of songs. Keelan’s distinctive sound is borne out of his eclectic taste in music, taking influence from contemporary artists such as The War On Drugs, The Weekend, Sam Fender, The Academic and melding this wit

Even Though It's Summer

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