Published on August 19th, 2024 | by Just Jay

keshi’s “Dream” out now via Island Records!

keshi —the acclaimed Houston-born singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist— presents another dimension of his upcoming album with “Dream.” The new single and accompanying music video exemplify keshi’s poignant songwriting as his lovelorn vocals drift over gentle guitar strums and haunting piano keys.

“Dream is my idea of the perfect song,” keshi says. “Lyrics vivid yet concise, production sparse but intentional, and wrapped up with a tagline that’s supposed to gut you. It’s about the ‘what if’ that keeps you up at night, and the feeling you can’t seem to let go. It’s beautifully haunting – the kind of song you sing with your heart in your throat.”

In the official music video, which was also released today, keshi transports viewers to a distant universe, where a highly regarded, yet lonely figure is challenged by the arrival of an angel. “Dream” is directed by Christian Haahs of AEDIA STUDIO (NewJeans, XG, Stray Kids).

Requiem, the second full length album from keshi, releases September 13th via Island Records. “Dream” is the second offering from the album following keshi’s beloved, citypop anthem, “Say,” which was released last month. “Say” broke new ground as keshi’s fastest streamed record, surpassing 1 million plus listens within the first day and 10 million plus since its release on Spotify alone.

This fall, keshi will embark on a 35-city headlining tour which hits many of the world’s most iconic arenas throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Kicking off October 6th at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, the tour stops include New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, San Francisco’s Chase Center and more, before heading overseas to Europe in December, Australia/New Zealand in February, and Asia in February and March.

In recent years, keshi has become a streaming force, racking up over 11 billion streams across his trilogy of EPs and debut album, GABRIEL, which was released in 2022. The strength of his catalog has given keshi the opportunity to tour the world repeatedly, selling out shows globally and continually elevating his live productions and performance. Raising the bar yet again after last year’s two sold out shows at both Radio City Music Hall in New York and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, keshi manifested the soundtrack for the packed stadium stages that he’ll grace later this year and beyond.

ABOUT keshi:

Born Casey Luong, keshi has emerged as a creative alchemist of the highest order, layering universally resonant hooks atop inventive and immersive soundscapes. Originally created as a means to anonymously release his self-produced music from his bedroom in Houston, Texas, keshi materialized with his EP trilogy —skeletons (2019), bandaids (2020), and always (2020). The songs struck an emotional chord online, spreading wide throughout the lo-fi beats community and further developing into resonant anthems with widestream appeal. Plus, he went on to notably contribute “War With Heaven” to Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: The Album. Brands such as Saint Laurent, Fender, Microsoft and Fendi have sought to tap into keshi’s distinct personal style and passionate fanbase, connecting with him for collaborations. During 2022, keshi reached critical mass with his debut LP, GABRIEL. It tallied billions of streams fueled by “LIMBO” and “UNDERSTAND.” He notably achieved the “Top New Artist Debut of 2022,” scoring “the highest first-week sales of the year for a debut album” landing him on the Top 20 of the Billboard 200 and Top 5 of the Top Album Sales Chart. GABRIEL also affirmed keshi as a headlining force of nature. He concluded the LP’s sold out tour cycle with two sold-out nights at both Radio City Music Hall in New York and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Now, he draws everyone into his world, solidifying his growth from diy artist to arena rockstar, with a worldwide stadium tour ahead of 2024’s Requiem.