The Keepsakes

The Keepsakes

The Keepsakes is an Adelaide pop group built around songwriter Anthony Wignall, whose songs are described as combining simple melodies with a more mature, reflective style. The group’s writing is associated with a melodic pop approach and has been compared with Teenage Fanclub, The Lemonheads and The Weakerthans.

Line-up

Anthony Wignall performs vocals and guitar, Jeremy Lake plays drums, and Jon Wignall plays bass.

Style and reputation

The music is noted for melodies that are intended to be bright and memorable while also carrying depth and poise. The group is linked with pop songwriting rather than a heavily elaborate sound, and it sits within the broader indie, folk, punk and romantic tags associated with it.