About a dysfunctional relationship where control issues are brought to light and good intentions are reaffirmed. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Public Service Announcement

Penalty

A not-so-classic tale of boy-paints-girl and boy-falls-madly-in-love-with-painting, with emphasis on the "madly" part. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Hypnotized

On the bitter awareness of life goals and the overwhelming nature of the present to hinder those goals. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Losing The Now

The theme song for any bad boy or girl whose heart never quite went 100% cold. It's about living the bad life, and why redemption can be a frightening goal. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

The Way Back

A song about opening (or re-opening) the lines of communication in a relationship that faltered in the past. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

The Depth Of Things

About a rendezvous, a mysterious woman, and a critical, overdue decision. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Make A Choice For Me

On the universal theme of overcoming one's own personal history and concentrating on the happiness of today. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Today

Good things might come to those that wait, but probably not if they wait too long. From the LP "Public Service Announcement."

Time Limit

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.

Perfect Alibi (single)

Perfect Alibi

A hard-hitting rock single about a successful heist, second thoughts, and tough consequences. Written, performed, recorded, and produced by Keith Adams. Copyright © 2019 Authoritative Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved.

Regain Control

The Proper Authorities is the solo project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Keith Adams. Known primarily for his work with the bands Sound Mind and Giant Wow, where he shared bills with acts like Filter, Stabbing Westward, Jupiter One, Meat Beat Manifesto, Moth, Lab Partners, Dink, and many more. Adams created the Proper Authorities to branch out and work on his lifelong compositional and performance skills.

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.