Short bio
KESTE crafts emotion-forward indie rock that feels like a memory with honest vocals, soaring guitars, and stories about connection.
Electronic press kit / Indie / alt rock / San Diego, CA
Press kit
KESTE crafts emotion-forward indie rock that feels like a memory with honest vocals, soaring guitars, and stories about connection.
Booking and press
- Genre
- Indie / alt rock
- Home
- San Diego, CA
- Latest single / Oct 24, 2025
- The Burying Point
- Stage plot and tech rider
- On request
Bio
Feel something real
Full bio
Keste creates music for people who want to feel something real. Rooted in raw emotion, nostalgia, and human connection, their songs feel like memories: honest, messy, and meaningful. Each release aims to cut through the noise and create moments that make listeners feel seen and heard through shared experience.
- Matt AukermanVox / Guitar
- Ben LoveBass / Vox
- Sean BarrettGuitar / Vox
Music
Listen
Single / Oct 24, 2025
The Burying Point
Produced and engineered by the Grammy-nominated Joe Marlett, this track serves as an exploration on pain and the longing for what might have been.
Single / Aug 22, 2025
Evergreen
A direct commentary on unconstitutional immigration enforcement through the lens of human impact.
Single / Nov 15, 2024
The Music We Dance To
Produced and engineered by Grammy-nominated Joe Marlett. A reflection of both pain and persistence in the complexities of a toxic relationship.
Play here / full songs
DISCO catalog ↗-
01
The Burying PointSingle / 2025 -
02
EvergreenSingle / 2025 -
03
The Music We Dance ToSingle / 2024
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04
Better DecisionsThe Goldmine Record
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05
GoldmineThe Goldmine Record
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06
SeafoamThe Goldmine Record
Press
What they said
“KESTE takes us on a deeply stirring journey through the mazes of remorse, self-awareness, and the complexities of human relationship”
“Whether you’re looking for a little burst of energy, a little trip down nostalgia lane, or a song to just come in and soothe your heart and soul...KESTE is the band that you want to start obsessing over”
“u should quit.”
Press photos / click to download
Photos
Contact
Book Keste
For bookings, interviews, or clearances, email the band directly.