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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.

The Black Keys — 2013 New Album Preview

Tree Riddle — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:53:03 +0000

The Black Keys have already committed to releasing a new album in 2013, that will serve as the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed 2011 release ‘El Camino.’ There are two types of Black Keys fans — the ones who think ‘El Camino’ was their second album and the ones who know it was actually their seventh. [...]

The Black Keys Make Worst Dressed List for Their MTV Movie Awards Look

Joe Robinson — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:20:41 +0000

We can’t say they didn’t expect this. The Black Keys were undeniably one of the highlights of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, hitting the stage to perform their roof-raising hit ‘Gold on the Ceiling’ with none other than A-list actor Johnny Depp, who was on hand to accept the Generation Award for, well, being Johnny Depp.

The Black Keys Debut Harmony Korine-Directed Video for 'Gold on the Ceiling'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:19:06 +0000

What do you get when you put Akron’s hippest indie blues rock duo together with the director of ‘Trash Humpers’? The Black Keys and Harmony Korine are glad you asked, because they’ve just debuted the new, Korine-directed clip for the Keys’ latest single, ‘Gold on the Ceiling.’

Black Keys Kidnap Anthony Bourdain on Travel Channel's 'No Reservations'

Tree Riddle — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:02:57 +0000

Ohio blues rockers the Black Keys toss Travel Channel host Anthony Bourdain into their seedy Plymouth Voyager for a trip to their favorite Rust Belt barbecue joint. Anthony Bourdain, host of Travel Channel’s ‘No Reservations,’ is no stranger to the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Bourdain has previously welcomed several rock acts to his show, most [...]

Black Keys Drummer Half-Apologizes to Nickelback: 'There's Much Worse Bands'

Tree Riddle — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:51:05 +0000

The Black Keys caught some extra press when drummer Patrick Carney recently cited Nickelback‘s success as a major factor in the decline of rock ‘n’ roll. In a new interview, the drummer explains himself and offers an apology almost as insulting as his initial dig.

The Black Keys Debut Music Video For 'Gold On The Ceiling'

Tree Riddle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:40:34 +0000

The Black Keys follow their buzz-worthy video for ‘Lonely Boy’ with a characteristically no-frills depiction of their new single ‘Gold on the Ceiling.’ The Black Keys are a relatively simple operation — a two man band that doesn’t hide behind multiple layered guitars and sleek production like many of today’s major rock acts. The simplistic [...]

The Black Keys Trash Nickelback And Spotify [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:06:00 +0000

Many believe that rock music, as a genre, is on it's way out based on low sales and the alarmingly frequent disappearance of major rock radio stations across the country. The Black Keys recently pointed out a few of the problems they believe are hurting the industry -- namely Nickelback and Spotify.

The Black Keys Compare New Album To Quad City DJ's [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:50:20 +0000

Speaking about their upcoming album, The Black Keys jokingly compare their new album ‘El Camino’ to the mid 90′s one-hit wonder rap group Quad City DJ’s. The Black Keys recently spoke with Gigwise about their upcoming album ‘El Camino.’ Drummer Patrick Carney started by explaining what fans can expect the new material to sound like: [...]

The Black Keys Vs. Falling In Reverse – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:48:35 +0000

Falling in Reverse proved they mean business last night by taking down the 4-0 MicLordz & Sauce Funky, can they top alt-rock juggernauts The Black Keys new single 'Lonely Boy'? Place your votes and find out — it's The Cockfight! 'Lonely Boy' The Black Keys The Black Keys are back with the follow-up [...]

Black Keys Rip MTV And Black Eyed Peas Over Award Mix Up

Tree Riddle — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:24:29 +0000

The Black Keys won a 2010 MTV Video Music Award for ‘Tighten Up’ that mistakenly said Black Eyed Peas on the trophy. The band recently trashed the cable network and the multi-platinum pop group regarding the incident. Dan Auerbach, frontman of the alt-rock duo The Black Keys, recently spoke with GQ about the typo on [...]

The Black Keys Sell Vans And An 'El Camino' In New Album Promo [Video]

Tree Riddle — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:32:59 +0000

The Black Keys have teamed up with Funny or Die to help promote their new album with a new promo video that looks like a used car lot commercial you’d see on the local channels at 3am. The Black Keys got where they are today by marching to the beat of their own drum. The [...]