The group comprises composer, bassist, and pianist Tim Rice-Oxley; lead vocalist Tom Chaplin; and drummer Richard Hughes. Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. Keane are known for using a piano as their lead instrument instead of guitars, differentiating them from most rock bands.

Keane released the following albums including Night Train (2010), The Cherrytree Sessions (2009), Perfect Symmetry (2008), Try Again Pt. 1 (2007), Nothing in My Way (2007), Bad Dream Pt.2 (2007), Bad Dream Pt.1 (2007), Crystal Ball (2006), Is It Any Wonder (2006), Under the Iron Sea (2006), Live Recordings 2004 (2005), Bedshaped (2004), Everybody's Changing (2004) and Hopes and Fears (2004).