Debut album, Blackened Pool.

Here lies Keto’s next anticipated and most complete work to date, due October 2018, debut album, Blackened Pool.
Blackened Pool was recorded in the eerily serene setting of the Outer Hebrides with support from the PRS Foundation.

Described as ‘incredibly dark, minimal songs, with dreamy backdrops.’ Detuned nylon string guitar and distinctive vocal, recorded together on one mic form the foundation of most of the tracks. With sparse piano, violin, electric guitars, swirling melodies and weird textures and percussion enhancing the rise and falls in this collection, sitting somewhere between bleakness and enduring hopefulness.

This year Keto went on a full UK and Ireland tour supporting critically acclaimed songwriter, Simone Felice (Three Billboards.,), played at the renowned Southbank centre for a special performance of her works, and has upcoming performances at Green Man festival '18 and Moseley Folk Festival.

"Blackened Pool is my debut album, which is an amazing thing to say. It is a culmination of my ongoing work as on artist, and I can’t wait to share it.

I spent 10 days in the Outer Hebrides recording, and bringing my ideas to life with fellow Nottingham musician’s Rob Rosa, Pete Fletcher and Andrew Middleton."


Here lies Keto’s next anticipated and most complete work to date, due October 2018, debut album, Blackened Pool.
Blackened Pool was recorded in the eerily serene setting of the Outer Hebrides with support from the PRS Foundation.

Described as ‘incredibly dark, minimal songs, with dreamy backdrops.’ Detuned nylon string guitar and distinctive vocal, recorded together on one mic form the foundation of most of the tracks. With sparse piano, violin, electric guitars, swirling melodies and weird textures and percussion enhancing the rise and falls in this collection, sitting somewhere between bleakness and enduring hopefulness.

This year Keto went on a full UK and Ireland tour supporting critically acclaimed songwriter, Simone Felice (Three Billboards.,), played at the renowned Southbank centre for a special performance of her works, and has upcoming performances at Green Man festival '18 and Moseley Folk Festival.

"Blackened Pool is my debut album, which is an amazing thing to say. It is a culmination of my ongoing work as on artist, and I can’t wait to share it.

I spent 10 days in the Outer Hebrides recording, and bringing my ideas to life with fellow Nottingham musician’s Rob Rosa, Pete Fletcher and Andrew Middleton."


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Keto: the hypnotic orchestration of Leah Sanderson, offers a fresh and quintessentially English take on millennial folk.

2018 is set to be a interesting year for Keto, with her recent success on a full UK and Ireland tour supporting critically acclaimed songwriter, Simone Felice (Three Billboards.,)and performing at the renowned Southbank centre for a special performance of her works. After a busy 2017 performing at the Green Man Festival, Glastonbury festival, Iceland Airwaves Music Festival in Reykjavik, and in Paris, and going on a full UK tour with Julia Jackle. Keto caught the attention of PRS, making her one of the recipients of the ‘Women Make Music’ fund. With this Keto travelled to record in the eerily serene Outer Hebrides. Here lies Keto’s next anticipated and most complete work to date, due 2018.

Keto’s effortless sound has gained support from BBC 6 music's Tom Ravenscroft, Tom Robinson, Clash magazine and "BBC introducing" amongst others. Her rich and individual voice surrounded by a swell of effortless musicality.

Keto has played shows alongside Julia Jacklin, Aldous Harding, Lower Dens, Teleman, Black Honey, Tom Brosseau and Bob Mould.

“There’s plenty to be excited about.” – Drowned in Sound

“The beguiling outfit produce some of the most original music listeners have heard for years enticing the listener into a world of dreamscapes and wonder.” –Gigantic

“Always truly impressive. .. When you see Keto perform life it’s truly mesmerising.” -BBC Introducing, Dean Jackson

“Sanderson’s voice is something truly unique, being both powerful and eccentric.”– Music For Lunch
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