Tag Archives: The Black Keys

Out This Week 12/6

By Jim Beckmann | Published: December 6, 2011

It’s another short list of new releases this week, but there are some killer highlights that will make you rethink your Top Albums of 2011. Akron-to-Nashville duo The Black Keys seventh album hits stores this week, and it’s killer. Our Music Director, Don Yates, calls it “the band’s most vibrant, energetic and just plain rockingRead more...

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Tuesday News Catchup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: November 29, 2011

Conrad Murray, the doctor found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Michael Jackson, has been served the maximum sentence of four years in prison and a denial of probation. Prosecutors are also seeking restitution fees from Murray, paid to Jackson’s three children. As the Associated Press reports, Judge Michael Pastor said, “Dr. MurrayRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 13, 2011

It’s no secret that The Black Keys have had a new album in the works, but it’s only been recently that they’ve begun to reveal the juicy details. The album will be called El Camino and is set to be released December 6 (the first single, “Lonely Boy,” will come out October 26). For moreRead more...

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Bonnaroo 2011 Lineup Announced

By Nick Heinlein | Published: February 15, 2011

The lineup for Bonnaroo 2011 has been released! This year, the Tennessee festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with the likes of Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, The Strokes, The Decemberists, Bassnectar, Iron & Wine, Girl Talk, Florence & the Machine, Explosions in the Sky, Gogol Bordello, Beirut, Scissor Sisters, Ratatat, Robyn, Deerhunter,Read more...

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Monday Morning News Fix

By Jason Kinnard | Published: February 14, 2011

Grammy Awards 2011, The Winners: Arcade Fire wins Album of the Year while The Black Keys win Best Alternative Album. Rolling Stone has the rundown and list of winners HERE. David Letterman’s Top 10 Grammy Surprises: David Letterman delivered the “Top 10 Biggest Surprises at the Grammys” during the 53rd annual Grammy Awards ceremony onRead more...

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Video Roundup: February 10, 2011

By Nick Heinlein | Published: February 10, 2011

It’s been a lively day for music videos, with new releases from The Kills, The Black Keys, Mogwai, and Say Hi. Bonnie and Clyde go to the seaside in “Satellites,” the new video from The Kills. It’s a song that’s far from their trademark stripped-down, guitar-and-vocal style - a brooding garage-rock stomper - but it’sRead more...

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Monday Morning News Fix

By Ryan Bort | Published: December 20, 2010

Sad news from California: Don Van Vliet, also known as the experimental and influential musician Captain Beefheart died on Friday from complications resulting from multiple sclerosis. He was 69. Here’s his video for “Ice Cream for Crow”:

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Monday Morning News Fix

By Ryan Bort | Published: November 1, 2010

A new Foo Fighters album is in the works, and according to front man Dave Grohl, it will feature a lineup that is just about as close to Nirvana as is humanly possible. Nevermind producer Butch Vig is on board, as is Krist Novoselic, who will man the bass for a few tracks. The entireRead more...

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Correspondence from Austin City Limits: Day 1

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 19, 2010

Make no mistake about it, even in October, it’s hot in Austin. It was clear and only in the mid-to-high 80s the entire weekend, but amidst thousands of densely-packed, sweating, and likely un-showered festival-goers, and with the unimpeded sun beating down on our faces like a relentless fucking asshole, it might as well have beenRead more...

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Monday Morning News Fix

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 18, 2010

The EMP is one of the crown jewels of our fair city (architecturally anyway), but the majority of Seattleites probably haven’t been there more than once or twice. Next year, once or twice will become twice or thrice, as a new Nirvana exhibit called Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses will be installed and willRead more...

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