A ‘SIREN’ CALL FROM GLASGOW: KEO MARK THEIR TERRITORY AS “ONES TO WATCH” ON THE NEW MUSIC SCENE

PHOTO GALLERY | KEO w/ Bleech9:3 | SWG3 GALVANIZERS, GLASGOW | 8th March 2026 by Becca Kilpatrick

In just five months since their last Glasgow outing, KEO have returned to find themselves already too big for their original boots. In a move that marks their arrival as a major force on the new indie scene, the show was upgraded from SWG3 TV Studio to the larger capacity Galvanizers with only hours to spare until doors

Watching a band double their venue capacity in less than half a year is rare and watching this London rooted quartet pack out that deep warehouse on the heels of their debut EP, Siren, was an industry warning of what 2026 holds for KEO.

Bleech9:3

On supporting duties was Dublin’s Bleech9:3 who set the bar ridiculously high for the show ahead. Despite only releasing their debut single ‘Ceiling’ in October last year, the crowd responded in a way usually reserved for the main attraction. The atmosphere was electric, proving that the demand for their sound has already far outgrown their 3 track discography. If this performance was any indication, the fans are practically buzzing with anticipation of what Bleech9:3 brings next.

Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
Bleech9:3 (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)

Bleech9:3 Setlist

Jacky

Tourniquet

Cannonball

Underrated

Mysystem

Ceiling

KEO

As if things could get even more intense, enter KEO. As the house lights dimmed and the iconic, swirling riffs of The Stone Roses’ ‘Love Spreads‘ blasted across the room the band stepped into the light, they looked more than ready to claim the room for themselves.

KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)
KEO (Becca Kilpatrick/Northern Exposure)

Before diving into the set, frontman Finn Keogh took a moment to acknowledge the significance of the date, offering a sincere shout-out to International Women’s Day. The chemistry on stage is no accident either, though it has certainly evolved. Originally founded by the Keogh brothers (Finn and Conor), the band’s line-up was solidified with the addition of drummer Oli Spackman and guitarist Jimmy Lanwern. Seeing them live, it’s clear that this quartet has locked in, making a massive warehouse space feel intimate yet explosive.