This Non-Binary Iowa Artist Is Fusing LGBTQIA+ Activism And Creative Soundscapes
🎵 Des Moines, Iowa’s Keenan Crow is making waves in the Midwest music scene with their genre-bending debut EP, Ambient Anachronisms! 🌈 #DesMoinesNews #IowaNews #ArtsAndEntertainment
DES MOINES, IA – As we celebrate Pride Month, we thought it would be fun to share some exciting news from the Midwest music scene.
Keenan Crow, a non-binary (they/them) artist based in Des Moines, Iowa, has just released their debut solo EP, Ambient Anachronisms. While Crow is well-known for their LGBTQ activism, they are also a gifted musician and producer with a distinctive approach to creating music.
😎 Balancing Activism and Artistry: Crow’s Creative Outlet
For Crow, music serves as a vital escape from the intense world of politics and activism. They find comfort in the non-judgmental nature of their craft, allowing them to pour their emotions into their music without fear of criticism or prejudice.
This creative outlet has led Crow to collaborate with various artists in the Des Moines music scene, including indie shoegaze band Ariias, singer-songwriter Dan Ray, and synthwave group Cavendish.
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🎧 Ambient Anachronisms: Blending the Old and the New
In their newly released EP, Ambient Anachronisms, Crow demonstrates their skills as a multi-instrumentalist and producer. The project is entirely self-produced, with Crow writing, recording, performing, mixing, and mastering all tracks, with the exception of the violin performances on Melanpoly by Walter and Wagner Caldas of the B2wins.
The EP takes listeners on a genre-defying journey that combines cutting-edge music technology with classic recording techniques, resulting in a sound that lies somewhere between post-rock and ambient music.
🎸 Live Looping and Soundscapes: Crow’s Trademark Style
Crow is renowned for their mesmerizing live looping performances, which can be found on their YouTube channel here. By layering and manipulating sounds in real-time, Crow creates expansive and immersive soundscapes that push the boundaries of modern music technology.
This trademark style is evident throughout Ambient Anachronisms, with tracks ranging from the warm, organic tones of Melanpoly to the heavily processed, otherworldly textures of Static.
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👥 Making Waves in the Des Moines Music Scene
With the release of their EP and collaborations with local artists, Keenan Crow is quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Des Moines music scene.
As they continue to intertwine their passion for activism with their love for music, Crow is set to inspire others to embrace their authenticity and creativity while making a significant impact on the industry. Give Keenan’s music a listen – it’s available on Spotify and whenever else you get your tunes.
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