Dan Auerbach to Produce New Hanni El Khatib Album
Solo artist Hanni El Khatib can now cross off "Meet Dan Auerbach in Paris and talk obscure LA bands" from his list of to do. Dan Auerbach, THe Black Keys' frontman, is set to produce Khatib's garage rock, forthcoming album. read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatalpa Festival Announces Lineup With Black Keys, Snoop Dogg
On July 28 and 29 the first Catalpa Festival is set to take place on Randall Island in New York City. The event is set to feature The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV on the Radio and The Big Pink. How about that - a festival with the backdrop of the world's most famous skyline. Doesn't sound too shabby. And with the likes of The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, TV On The Radio and The Big Pink in the first round of artists announced, the event sounds like a recipe for a delicacy. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Shins, Two Door Cinema Club, The Black Keys and More to Play Reading And Leeds Festivals
Twin U.K. festivals Reading and Leeds have announced their 2012 lineups, with The Cure, Foo Figthers and Kasabian co-headlinging the festival. The event runs August 24 - 26 and will also feature The Black Keys, The Shins, Two Door Cinema Club, Foster The People, Metronomy and Kaiser Chiefs. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Black Keys Record With Michael Kiwanuka
The new blues “brothers” of The Black Keys just told BBC’s Radio 1 that they’ve recorded a song with up and coming soul singer/songwriter Michael Kiwanuka. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch The Black Keys' New Video
The boys are back on screen and in due time. With their headlining spot at Coachella, and the conversation that has continued to surround El Camino we're satisfied to see the video for "Gold on the Ceiling" emerge. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Cover Songs of 2011
The beautiful thing about writing a song is the life it takes on once it leaves you. These 20 songs found new life this year, interpreted by some of our favorite artists. Here are the 20 best cover songs of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch The Black Keys On The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report is fast becoming one of the go-to stops for big bands making the late-night run and The Black Keys are the latest entry to the series. After having a predictably funny interview with Stephen Colbert, The Black Keys rock out "Lonely Boy" and "Gold On The Ceiling", two tracks from their recently released album, El Camino. Fortunately, they are more comfortable on stage than they are answering questions. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Black Keys: El Camino
The Black Keys may have started out as a straightforward, minimalist blues-rock outfit, but the band has quickly proven it has more than one trick up its sleeve. After filtering their sound through varying degrees of production, from the rough-and-loose attitude of The Big Come Up to the more polished brand of rock ‘n’ roll featured on Magic Potion, the band decided to experiment even further by enlisting the help of acclaimed producer Danger Mouse for their 2008 record Attack & Release. If it wasn’t already apparent that The Black Keys weren’t just cheap White Stripes copycats, the collaboration with... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsThe Black Keys Announce North American Tour
The Black Keys announced a U.S. and Canadian tour today for 2012. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsThe Black Keys, Steve Buscemi to Appear on SNL
Today Rolling Stone reported that on Dec. 6, everyone's new favorite blues-rock duo The Black Keys will perform on Saturday Night Live to support their new album El Camino, which will be officially released on the very same day. Boardwalk Empire star Steve Buscemi will host the episode. read more
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