The Black Keys Reveal Rap Record
The blues-rocking duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys will soon try their luck in the hip-hop universe. Under the pseudonym BlakRoc, they plan to release a self-titled, hybrid rap-rock record of sorts, slated for a Nov. 27 debut.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThose Darlins Announce Fall Tour Dates
Those Darlins have a decidedly unique living situation. The eclectic trio, whose music taps into rock, pop, punk and country, all cohabitate in a house outside of Nashville in Murfreesboro, Tenn. In their yard, "littered with musical instruments and cast-off whiskey bottles, they stick wires in the spindle holes of old LPs, hang them from a magnolia tree, and shoot them with BB guns."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLollapalooza 2009 Day Three Photos: Jane's Addiction, Lou Reed, Bat for Lashes, Band of Horses and More
[Above: Cage the Elephant]Photos taken by Doug Seymour at Lollapalooza... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsDan Auerbach Heads Out on a Fall Tour
Dan Auerbach will hit the road this fall to promote his most recent solo album, Keep it Hid. He will also perform with The Black Keys at All Points West festival in Jersey City, N.J. on Aug. 3 and Voodoo Fest in New Orleans on Oct. 30 before going solo. It looks like this Black Keys touring hiatus will give drummer Patrick Carney even more time to develop his new band of drummers, Drummer.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste's Signs of Spring Playlist: Running
There are many signals that usher in the changing of the seasons (celestial equinoxes, changing sleeve lengths, authoritative groundhogs), but the big tell will always be the absence or presence of outdoor exercisers. Here at Paste, we can tell it's springtime, not from the pollen that covers Atlanta in a frustrating yellow layer, but rather the spandex-clad runners who fill the sidewalks and our side-view mirrors. Atlantan runners, joggers and walkers serve a dual purpose: They remind us that the chill is over and that it's never to late to start that New Year's resolution. Then again, they could just... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistDan Auerbach: Keep It Hid
Removing himself from the visceral attack of the Black Keys... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCatching Up With... Dan Auerbach
Dan Auerbach is busy. So busy, he doesn’t remember the last time he took a vacation... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesBlack Keys guitarist cuts solo album, tours
There have to be some underlying anxiety issues for every drummer out there who plays in a rock duo:"What if my bandmate replaces me with a drum machine and cuts me out of the royalties? Is he still angry that I flubbed that fill in San Antonio? Maybe if I'm really nice to him for the rest of the tour..."... read more
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