Staying Alive

Staying Alive is the independent music project of Australian songwriter, lyricist and producer Keith A. Wilkins, based in Queensland, Australia.

Keith writes original songs that combine country, folk, blues, rock, roots music and contemporary storytelling. His catalogue covers Australian history, 

everyday life, relationships, resilience, freedom, social issues, health, politics and the experiences of ordinary people.

Rather than staying within one musical style, Staying Alive moves between heartfelt acoustic songs, Australian country storytelling, folk-rock, 

blues-rock, comedy songs, protest music and powerful contemporary ballads.

The Music

Staying Alive songs are built around one central idea:

Every song should have something to say.

Some tell forgotten Australian stories.

Some are about love, ageing, loss and surviving difficult times.

Some use humour and satire.

Others question governments, institutions, media narratives and changes taking place in modern society.

The result is a large and continually growing catalogue of independently produced original music.

Australian Stories

Australian people, places and history are an important part of the Staying Alive catalogue.

Songs have explored characters, events and stories from the Australian bush, country towns, Australian history and people whose stories 

deserve to be remembered.

Keith's songwriting often uses the traditional strength of country and folk music — telling a complete story through a song.

Songs With Something To Say

Staying Alive also produces music about contemporary issues.

These songs are designed to encourage listeners to think, question, remember and sometimes laugh.

Keith believes music can entertain while still carrying a message.

Whether the subject is freedom, resilience, relationships, history, health, politics or simply getting older, the objective remains the same:

Tell the story clearly and make the listener feel something.

Independent Music

Staying Alive operates independently.

Keith A. Wilkins writes and develops the songs and releases them under the Staying Alive artist name.

The catalogue now spans hundreds of original songs across numerous genres and subjects, with new material continuing to be produced regularly.

Listen to Staying Alive

You can find Staying Alive music and videos through:

Official Website
stayingalive1.net

YouTube
Staying Alive — @stayingalive1

SoundCloud
Staying Alive — stayingalive1

Staying Alive music can also be found across major digital music platforms.

Artist Information

Artist: Staying Alive
Songwriter: Keith A. Wilkins
Lyricist: Keith A. Wilkins
Producer: Keith A. Wilkins
Country: Australia
Location: Queensland, Australia
Genres: Country, Folk, Folk Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Roots, Rock, Pop and Australian Storytelling
Primary themes: Australian stories, resilience, freedom, relationships, history, social commentary and contemporary issues

Staying Alive

For Keith A. Wilkins, Staying Alive is more than an artist name.

It represents continuing to create, continuing to question, continuing to tell stories and continuing to make music regardless of age or circumstance.

Staying Alive — Australian stories, independent music and songs with something to say.