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AIDES 2013 Commercial – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:01:01 +0000

A recent AIDES commercial for AIDS awareness shows a man’s IQ rapidly decreasing as he gets undressed. The entertaining clip features the Black Keys and RZA’s ‘The Baddest Man Alive.’ The song is the opening track on ‘The Man with the Iron Fists’ soundtrack, which was released last fall via Soul Temple Entertainment. The disc, [...]

11 Years Ago: The Black Keys' 'The Big Come Up' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:42 +0000

When the Black Keys released their debut album, ‘The Big Come Up,’ on May 14, 2002, it didn’t sound like one of rock’s next big things. It really didn’t sound much like the future of anything, with its bluesy garage stomp so heavily rooted in the past. It’s raw, it’s primitive, it’s low-fi and it’s part of the early-‘00s indie-rock landscape that was grasping for some relevance in a post-millennium age run by machines.

Instant Expert: The Black Keys

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:30:04 +0000

You’ve seen them at parties, lurking in the corner, waiting to engage in battle disguised as conversation. They’re indie rock know-it-alls, and no matter what band or musician you mention, they’ve got an opinion — strong and almost certainly negative — ready to ram down your throat. With Instant Expert, we offer preparation for these [...]

Quebec City Summer Festival 2013 Reveals Lineup: Black Keys, Passion Pit + More to Perform

Gina Vespa — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:29:03 +0000

Founded back in 1968, the Quebec City Summer Festival returns for its 46th annual run on July 4-14. The lineup features a wide variety of top-name acts, among them the Black Keys, Passion Pit, MGMT, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Weezer and the Wu-Tang Clan.

10 Years Ago: The Black Keys' 'Thickfreakness' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:36 +0000

The Black Keys’ 2002 debut, ‘The Big Come Up,’ hit like a smack on the side of the head. Two white kids from Akron with a guitar and basic drum kit channeled old-school bluesmen just as you’d imagine two white kids from Akron with a guitar and basic drum kit would: loudly, sloppily and with enough DIY spirit to overcome the occasional flaws. The next year’s follow-up, ‘Thickfreakness,’ was more of the same. Just louder and sloppier.

Forecastle Festival 2013 to Feature Avett Brothers, Black Keys, Alabama Shakes + More

Gina Vespa — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:10:59 +0000

The Forecastle Festival is back for its eleventh annual run and will take place from July 12-14 at the scenic Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kent. This year’s lineup showcases the Avett Brothers, the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips, Alabama Shakes and dozens more.

Record Store Day 2013 Brings Special Vinyl Releases by the Black Keys, Flaming Lips + More

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:54:27 +0000

As an official sponsor for Record Store Day, which takes place nationally on April 20 and celebrates the culture surrounding still-standing indie record stores, Warner Bros. are rolling out limited edition vinyl treats from artists like the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips and Tegan and Sara.

Beale Street Music Festival 2013 to Feature Black Keys, the Flaming Lips, the Roots + More

Gina Vespa — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:22:53 +0000

The Beale Street Music Festival is back for its 2013 installment, and this year's highly anticipated event is set to take place from May 3-5 at Tom Lee Park in Memphis, Tenn., as part of the Memphis in May International Festival. The lineup has just been announced, and it features the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips, the Roots and many more.

Casting Call: Who Should Play the Black Keys in a Movie?

Joe Robinson — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:41:25 +0000

The Black Keys‘ rise from humble Akron, Ohio, garage duo to Grammy-grabbing, arena-rocking, platinum rock stars has been a gradual one — with no shortage of headline-worthy moments. In other words, it’s perfect fodder for the big screen. While there are no known plans to bring the Black Keys’ story to Hollywood, it would definitely [...]

2013 Grammys: Black Keys Perform 'Lonely Boy' With Dr. John

Gina Vespa — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:49:34 +0000

The Black Keys rocked the stage at the 2013 Grammy Awards with an upbeat performance of ‘Lonely Boy’ – which won Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance – alongside Dr. John and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

2013 Grammys: Black Keys' Lonely Boy' Wins Best Rock Performance

Joe Robinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:09:17 +0000

The Black Keys have won Best Rock Performance at the 2013 Grammys for ‘Lonely Boy,’ adding another trophy to their impressive haul. Earlier in the night, the band won for Best Rock Album (‘El Camino’) and Record of the Year (‘Lonely Boy).’ Dave Grohl handed the Keys their Best Rock Perfmance hardware, which saw them [...]

2013 Grammys: Black Keys' 'Lonely Boy' Wins Best Rock Song

Kenneth Partridge — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:19:22 +0000

The Black Keys' 'Lonely Boy' has won Best Rock Song at the 2013 Grammys. The tune kicks off the Ohio garage-rock duo's seventh full-length, 'El Camino,' which also came up big at tonight's ceremony, earning Best Rock Album honors.

2013 Grammys: Black Keys' 'El Camino' Wins Best Rock Album

Kenneth Partridge — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:04:40 +0000

The Black Keys‘ ‘El Camino’ has won the 2013 Grammy for Best Rock Album. The duo from Akron, Ohio, faced stiff competition for the coveted prize, but they’ve bested Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Muse and Jack White to take home the gramophone statues. The Keys came into the 2013 Grammys nominated in five categories, and if [...]

News Bits: Black Keys' Dan Auberach Pays Tribute to Cowboy Jack Clement + More

Joe Robinson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:20:11 +0000

The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Nikki Lane honored country great Cowboy Jack Clement during an all-star concert in Nashville.

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Bottle Rock 2013 Festival Features Alabama Shakes, Black Keys, Flaming Lips + More

Gina Vespa — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:42:54 +0000

The inaugural Bottle Rock Music & Arts Festival is set to take place in California's Napa Valley from May 10-12. The three-day affair features Alabama Shakes, the Black Keys, the Flaming Lips and more.

Black Keys Sue Casino for Copyright Infringement in Commercials

Joe Robinson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:12:36 +0000

The Black Keys are certainly keeping their attorneys busy these days. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Grammy Award-winning duo has filed a lawsuit in New York against casino company Pinnacle Entertainment and commercial advertising firm Manhattan Production Music, accusing each of unlawfully using the tune 'Howlin' for You' from their 2010 album 'Brothers.'

New Orleans Jazzfest 2013 Lineup Features Dave Matthews Band, Black Keys + Phoenix

Joe Robinson — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:05:02 +0000

The lineup for the 2013 edition of the New Orleans Jazzfest has been announced, and the Dave Matthews Band, the Black Keys, Phoenix and Frank Ocean are among the artists lined up for the annual event, which this year runs two weekends: April 26-28 and May 2-5.

News Bits: Black Keys Drummer Lands Radio Show, Yeah Yeah Yeahs Get Intimate + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:43:42 +0000

Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney is getting Sirius about radio. [Rolling Stone] Fresh off a Brooklyn club gig, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs head west for another intimate show. [Consequence of Sound] That last Cloud Nothings album not noisy enough for you? Stay tuned. [MTV Hive] Someone like you has probably sung Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’ [...]

Black Keys Join Rolling Stones Onstage

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:56:56 +0000

The Black Keys helped the Rolling Stones celebrate the last show on their brief 50th anniversary tour last night. The duo hopped onstage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, about midway through the set for a cover of the '60s R&B classic 'Who Do You Love.'

Black Keys Recording New Album In Michigan This Winter

Joe Robinson — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:45:51 +0000

The Black Keys plan to hole up in a North Michigan studio this winter to begin recording the follow-up to their Grammy-nominated 'El Camino' and eighth studio album overall. "It will just be the two of us in a studio in North Michigan during the winter," frontman Dan Auerbach tells British radio BBC 6Music. "It's going to be awesome."