Cape Town rock and roll outfit Keanan Eksteen is celebrating the release of their highly anticipated album, Starring.
This collection of fan favourites marks a significant milestone in the band’s journey, highlighted by their first-ever vinyl release.
After four years of relentless touring across South Africa and Europe, Starring brings together 11 of the band’s most loved tracks.
The album includes crowd favourites such as “Dixie Clouds,” “Golden Fever,” and “Myself,” alongside two brand new songs, “Famous” and “Born to Die.”
To mark the occasion, the official music video for “Famous” premiered on YouTube on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Check out the video below:
Responding to years of requests from their dedicated fanbase, Starring is available on vinyl for the very first time.
The album has also been released on cassette, CD, Dolby Atmos, and all major digital streaming platforms, offering fans a variety of ways to experience the band’s signature retro rock and roll sound.
The Vision Behind Starring
Produced by Jeremy Farber at For Tomorrow Studios, with songwriting contributions from Armand “ADV” de Vries, the album captures the energy and spirit that has made Keanan Eksteen one of South Africa’s most exciting live acts.
Frontman Keanan Eksteen says: “A vinyl is a dream for any musician. It is something I always hoped we would have one day, and after years of fans asking for it, it is finally here. Starring is a celebration of our journey so far, a collection of the songs people have connected with the most, plus two brand new tracks. This is not a ‘vibes on the couch’ album; it is a ‘move it or lose it’ album.”
Producer and manager Jeremy Farber adds: “Over the last four years we have played around 150 shows locally and internationally, and one of the questions we were asked most often was when we would release a vinyl. We selected the songs that had become fan favourites and added two new tracks to create what we feel is a really strong body of work.”
You can stream/download the album .
Keanan Eksteen’s Tour Plans
Following today’s release, the band will embark on another European tour in August before returning home for a second South African launch show at Railways in Pretoria later in the month.
With its infectious hooks and timeless rock and roll spirit, Starring is both a love letter to the loyal supporters of Keanan Eksteen and an exciting introduction for new listeners. The album is available now on all formats and platforms.
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