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A long-lost chapter in American power-pop history is now available to listeners everywhere [Bethesda, MD] — [October 15, 2026] — More than forty years after it was recorded and shelved, the original version of Tommy Keene’s “Songs From The Film – The 1984 Reflection Sessions” is now available for streaming and download. Following the expiration […]
Thanks to Bob Mehr and Dave Holmes for their kind words about the long-awaited release of “Songs From The Film – The Reflection Sessions.” Hold tight for CDs and streaming down the line!
Check out the lovely review of the new TK RSD release, “Songs From The Film: The 1984 Reflection Sessions” over at Iconfetch!
Unreleased Tommy Keene Album Songs From The Film (Original Version) to Make Historic Debut on Record Store Day A long-lost chapter in American power-pop finally comes to light [Bethesda, MD] — [April 15, 2026] — In one of the most anticipated archival releases in recent memory, the original, long-shelved version of Tommy Keene’s Songs From […]
From the TK Estate: In his last interview Tommy said. . . I get asked this. “What mistakes have you made? And what would you do, if you could go back and undo them?”… What we didn’t go over was… In between The Dolphin EP, Places That Are Gone and the Geffen record, Dolphin put […]
Check out this fresh take on “Places That Are Gone” by Eric Brace & Last Train Home, available now on their new album of covers “Used Songs For Sale.” From Eric’s post about the album: “This song first came out in 1984, the title track to Tommy Keene’s EP, his second album as a solo […]
Seven years gone today but still in our hearts and minds. So we’re happy to announce some new releases – a couple of live selections recorded in 1984 featuring the original Ted, Billy and Doug line up including a cover of The Byrds’ classic, “Mr. Spaceman,” and an unreleased outtake from “Songs From The Film”, […]
For those who didn’t catch the news, we’ve got some of the catalog up on bandcamp. Check it out and follow TK here https://tommykeene.bandcamp.com/ The Real Underground by Tommy Keene
Forgot to add this a couple months ago but happy to throw some love to R.E. Seraphin’s article pondering TK’s legacy and deep diving in five selections for S.W. Lauden‘s Substack “Remember The Lightning.” And check out R.E.’s work at the end – I think Tommy would have enjoyed! “‘It’s Not The End Of The […]
Come celebrate (the)RAZZ and remember Michael Reidy on Saturday, July 20 beginning at 3pm at the AFI Silver Spring in Maryland at .8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tickets available in advance https://bit.ly/RazzTheNextDirectorsCut McGintys is located right behind the theater at 911 Ellsworth Drive. Gathering will be in the big room upstairs. See you there! Matty