Michael Keane

Michael Keane is the Bronx-born, New Jersey-based composer behind the Textbook Maneuver, Distance Major, and SCITK aliases. A classically trained pianist with a punk DIY heart, Keane blends cerebral sound design with cinematic storytelling, drawing from a wide palette of influences. As with all his projects to date, the music thrives on improvisation and sonic experimentation, refusing easy classification while remaining deeply accessible. With over 250,000 streams during his first year, Keane has steadily drawn the attention of the global IDM and experimental electronic community. Most notably, his track ‘Adrenaline Slip’ was recently remixed by the legendary µ‑Ziq, premiering on the globally renowned Wonderland Magazine. Drawing from his roots in classical piano and composition, Keane masterfully blends structured improvisation with expansive sound design. The result is an emotionally resonant fusion of nostalgic minimalistic textures and contemporary electronica, woven into a narrative journey that unfolds across each track. The music composed on this debut was derived from his love of classical music, soundtracks, and ambient electronic music. His output has been compared to Nils Frahm, Philip Glass, and Jon Hopkins. All of his albums have been self-produced and released on the label he founded in 2024.  
Michael Keane is available for features, interviews, and collaborations.