Ian Andrew Keller didn’t set out to reinvent himself. But sometimes, life forces change. His project, Orphan Prodigy, isn’t just about music. It’s about resilience, adaptation, and the freedom to create on his own terms. With his debut album, Medication For A Modern World, and its lead single, Get Away, Keller crafts a sound that fuses rock’s grit with the pulse of electronic music. But the story behind it? That’s even more compelling.

From Stage Lights to Studio Walls

For years, Keller fronted a rock band, putting out albums and touring across the U.S. and internationally. Then, everything shifted.

“I had an agoraphobic episode that forced me to step back from performing,” he admits. “It was terrifying, but it also made me rethink what I wanted.”

He pivoted. In 2019, he enrolled at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences to study music production. Then COVID hit. Locked inside with nothing but time and a digital audio workstation, Keller rediscovered his voice. This time, through production.

“The first song I wrote was Get Away, which is fitting because I hadn’t written in months. It was like a floodgate opening.”

The Independent Artist’s Revolution

Keller doesn’t see rejection as an obstacle. He sees it as motivation.

“You don’t need a label in 2025. This is the best time to be independent,” he says. “I’m not just making music. I’m creating a space where fans can connect. I livestream concerts, but I also hang out after, playing Call of Duty with subscribers. There’s a lot of loneliness in the world. If I can create something that makes people feel less alone, that matters.”

That direct connection defines Orphan Prodigy. No filters, no corporate agenda — just music and community.

The Past Shapes the Sound

Keller’s history isn’t just a footnote, it’s the backbone of his work. Adopted and raised by two gay parents who separated in his formative years, he understands what it means to feel out of place.

“Music was my outlet. It gave me control when everything else felt chaotic.”

His synesthesia (seeing colors in music) further shapes his approach. “Writing songs is like playing with LEGO,” he says. “A blank screen, waiting to be built into something.”

And then, there was the moment everything clicked.

“I was in Germany visiting family. My cousin played Why Don’t You Get A Job by The Offspring. That opening line hit me like a freight train. I knew I was going to write music.”

That childhood spark echoes in his work today, with Traitor even nodding to Gone Away in its drum patterns.

What’s Next?

While Medication For A Modern World is just reaching listeners, Keller is already ahead of the curve.

“I’ve written the next album. It’s done. It just needs to be recorded.”

But right now, it’s about sharing this one. Playing it live, letting it breathe. Because for Keller, Orphan Prodigy isn’t just a project. It’s a statement: music on his terms, storytelling with no compromises, and proof that reinvention is always possible.