The Keep Aways is an American punk band from Duluth, Minnesota.

Since releasing their début album in 2004, the band has toured the U.S. with Black Eyed Snakes and Low.

[1] Lead singer Mindy Johnson has also been a member of The Little Black Books and currently also plays with the doom metal band WOLF BLOOD.

[3] In 2004 and 2006, the Keep Aways were nominated for "Best Punk Band" by the Minnesota Music Awards.

[4] The Keep Aways importance stems from their post-riot grrrl music and notably being one of the most straight up, real bands out of Duluth, Minnesota among peers and national acts Low, Black Eyed Snakes, Haley Bonar, Charlie Parr, and If Thousands not to mention Minnesota itself.