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Ron Brunk Refuses to Go Quietly: A Look at His New Anthem “Not Dead Yet”

Ron Brunk doesn’t just write songs; he builds worlds. With 37 albums already under his belt, you’d think he might have run out of things to say, but his latest single, “Not Dead Yet,” proves he’s just getting started on his most absurd and honest chapter yet.

For Brunk, music has always been a refuge. He describes his creative process like looking through a kaleidoscope—constantly turning the lens to see which way a melody might shatter or realign. It’s a mix of methodical experimentation and those random lightning-strike moments of inspiration. But lately, that inspiration has a new, furry source: a crew of rescued feral cats that have turned his home (and his music) into a high-energy “grab-bag” of the weird and wonderful.

Staring Down the Finish Line

We all have to deal with mortality eventually, but Brunk’s relationship with the “end of the road” is a bit more personal than most. Having survived a string of near-death experiences and health scares, he isn’t interested in tiptoeing around the subject. He knows he could go at any minute—but the song is a loud, distorted reminder that he isn’t gone just yet.

The track itself is a riot. It’s built on a swinging, infectious piano melody and a shuffling snare that feels like it’s constantly pushing forward. Brunk’s vocals come through with a gritty, megaphone-like “Brunky attitude,” supported by the swaying, ethereal backing of Andi Jane. It all builds up to a massive, siren-like wail—a release of pure angst that feels less like a cry for help and more like a victory lap.

The Art of the Absurd

If you’ve followed Brunk’s visuals before, you know he loves to subvert expectations. In the music video for “Not Dead Yet,” he starts with his back to the camera, playing a “magic piano” and seemingly ignoring the viewer entirely for the first twenty seconds. It’s a classic move for an artist who values the ridiculous over the status quo.

The video is a playground of Brunk-isms:

• His rescued cats appear as an animated chorus, singing along from the top of the piano.

• He trades polished gear for a literal megaphone and his trademark badass sunglasses.

• The screen repeatedly fades to black—a nod to the “light at the end of the tunnel”—only for Brunk to spring back to life every single time.

The Bottom Line

“Not Dead Yet” is resilience distilled into three simple words. It’s a song for anyone who’s been through the wringer but decided to keep kicking anyway. Brunk asks a simple question: Why fear death when you can laugh at it instead?

As he prepares his 38th album, it’s clear that Ron Brunk isn’t just surviving—he’s having the time of his life.