About “Playin’ It Cool “:
Exploring the playful dynamic between ego and reality, Amanda Keeles’ latest single, “Playin’ It Cool,” dives into the flipside of a classic story where the guy with the big ego doesn’t get the girl. The song captures the humorous yet relatable struggle of trying to get someone’s attention while maintaining a cool exterior. With a 90’s-infused Country-Rock beat and infectious, easy to sing along to rhythm, “Playin’ It Cool” flips the cool-boy-gets-the-girl narrative on its head to create a playful, energetic and memorable track. Beginning with a catchy chorus that Keeles had in mind long before the verses were written, the song features a driving bassline and rock-inspired guitar riffs, reminiscent of the deep sounds of Van Halen, ZZ Top, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Keeles’ signature country vocals soar over a powerful instrumental backdrop, showcasing her versatility in blending genres. Eschewing the traditional country sound for a rock-infused edge, “Playin’ It Cool” brings out the playful essence of the song’s theme, offering a fresh and fun take on unrequited love. With her latest track, Keeles demonstrates her ability to craft songs that are as musically dynamic as they are lyrically engaging, setting the stage for her continued success as an artist.
Quote: “Playin’ It Cool” is about the heartbreaker who gets all the girls getting his heart broken by someone who played it cool when he came around.” – Amanda Keeles
Biography:
Country Singer-Songwriter Amanda Keeles is a Canadian artist from London, Ontario. She is a two-time winner of The Canadian Open Singing/Songwriting Contest. Growing up in a family of musicians, Country music filled the rooms of her childhood home igniting the passion and creativity that flows through in her songs. Her heartfelt lyrics and stage performance have captured audiences throughout her musical journey. She has performed on countless stages across Canada from piano lounges, festivals and country bars to singing national anthems at major sporting events. Her performances are versatile with acoustic versions of self written and covers to high energy rockin’ country.
Her debut single “Blame it on the Moonlight” released January 30, 2023 and was picked up by over 50 country stations Canada wide including US stations, Australia and UK. It’s debut peaked at #6 on the Canadian Country Indie Top 100 Chart and the video for her song is at Stingray as well as playing on ICTV in Branson, Missouri. Later, her single “My Heart Feels The Same Way Too”, a powerhouse emotional ballad telling the story of a struggling relationship, was picked up by SiriusXM Radio Top of the Country, US & Canadian Radio, Australia’s Country Thunder as well as added to top Country Spotify playlists.
Amanda’s debut album, “Can’t Stop Me Now” was released in March 2024 and received an overwhelmingly positive reception across the Canadian media landscape. With features on radio, television, blogs, and more, the remarkable debut release from Amanda Keeles has been complemented with an Ontario tour, which featured a performance at Toronto’s TD Music Hall in June 2024. This Fall, Amanda will perform at multiple events surrounding the Canadian Country Music Awards, release a brand new single, and embark on the second leg of her Ontario tour.
Amanda Keeles Tour Dates:
Canadian Country Music Awards:
September 11, 2024 – Hayseed Harvest Sessions – On The Rocks – Details
September 12, 2024 – Diamonds in the Rough Stage – Campio Brewing Co – Details
September 14, 2024 – CCMA Country Crawl – Rocky Mountain Icehouse – Tickets
Tour:
September 27, 2024 – Biltmore Theatre – Oshawa, ON
September 28, 2024 – The Buckle – Kingston, ON
October 5, 2024 – Chrysler Theatre – Windsor, ON
October 24, 2024 – River Run Centre – Guelph, ON
November 2, 2024 – The Bunker – Stratford, ON
Film Festival Music Video Premiere:
Toronto Independent Film Fest (Toronto, ON) September 12th 6pm Paradise Cinema, 1006c Bloor St W., Toronto, ON
Forest City Film Festival (London, ON) October 19th Opening Night Wolf Performance Hall, London ON
Connect with Amanda Keeles:
Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Spotify
