The Proper Authorities

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    The Proper Authorities is the solo musical project of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Keith Adams. Known for his work with the bands The Hynx, Sound Mind, Giant Wow, and 1000 Watt Revival, Adams created the Proper Authorities to branch out and work on his lifelong composition and performance skills.

    As in past groups, he continues to experiment strongly in the modern pop rock genre with sounds and grooves that aren't usually found there. His appreciation for over-the-top arrangements is tempered nicely by his love for good hooks. His lyrics touch on a variety of subjects: matters of self; emotional snapshots in time; tragic and comic figures; and the things that we all want... or at least think that we want.


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Perfect Alibi
Released Feb 26, 2021

Dreamy synth, high-power guitars, and a pulse-pounding rhythm section set the stage for this epic, sensual retrospective on a souring relationship, the increasingly visible cracks in its foundation, and the search for a truth that seems already discovered.

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Regain Control
Released May 1, 2019

A hard-hitting rock single about a successful heist, second thoughts, and tough consequences

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Latest News


October 23, 2021

Truly grateful that “Perfect Alibi” was included on Dr. Chris Boshuizen‘s USB drive of songs that he took with him on October 13th’s history-making Blue Origin spaceflight! The collection of songs and Certificate of Flight are being auctioned…   [read more]


September 18, 2021

​The Hynx, Keith's other current project, is proud to have released its debut EP! Entitled "Your Tomorrow," the six-song release features Keith on lead vocals and drums, as well as his old Giant Wow bandmate, Robert Moore, on bass. Featuring epic…   [read more]

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April 29, 2021

There's a great article about the "Perfect Alibi" single and video by ​Bob Smith of The Static Dive blog. He praises the song and performance overall as "diving headfirst into the future with a cool mix of pristine production, ethereal guitars and…   [read more]

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