What Happened to THE BLACK KEYS?

[@Middle8]

They're back! The new single Lo/Hi is out now!

[@thebandaga4272]

Yasssssssss

[@yes-wo7qn]

Choon

[@kaphizmey6229]

well, i guess this video is obsolete now. 🤷‍♂️

[@hayes9443]

YEAHHHHH

[@samm2608]

Middle 8 u should do the black keys vs white stripes

[@jay7318]

Imagine being the band members which didn't show

[@bebopalula589]

Right on, you snooze you lose.

[@goose7642]

Thing is, would it be the same with those two guys?

[@kevinw712]

and one of those band members who didn't show? That would be Mr John Anthony Gillis aka Jack White. True story.* *-denotes information is in no way whatsoever true

[@ucantseemeverywell]

Lo-Fi is actually short for Low Finances

[@ucantseemeverywell]

issa joke

[@VOQZ-]

Low fidelity e.o

[@joebodynobody764]

Consider me "no-fi"

[@ricardovallin5725]

Ucantseemeverywell Lo-Hi*

[@oo4758]

Fun Fact: Dan Auerbach helped produce Cage The Elephants "Tell Me I'm Pretty" album released in 2015.

[@maje2610]

@Herbert Norkus ...and Lorde's Melodrama as well...

[@Dinopwrs]

Yo that’s fucking amazing ^^^

[@singoutstudios5826]

and completely changed their sound

[@johnodonnell1222]

And ultraviolence

[@kirillshturbabin8536]

I was just going to write that that is the main reason why I am grateful to Dan Auerbach. I love music by the Black Keys but it's also amazing how many incredible artists they have produced. That can be a topic for another video 😅

[@planetaxolotl4398]

*angry jack white noises*

[@lilmelon5400]

How dare you. How old you now anyway?

[@pjhsfootballstar52]

Gretaaaaaa

[@jadynreilly7713]

Screw jack white

[@Elena-er7zp]

jack white's girl screams

[@norsketilbakeblikk3717]

White > black keys

[@GameScoreFanfare]

I really hope we get another Black Keys album. If Brothers was the result of the two almost breaking up, then I can only imagine this hiatus is gonna be great for the band.

[@_Tovar_]

I want the mixture of multiple things. A little of the big come up a little of rubber factory and a whole lot of keep it hid.

[@ericfleming6283]

Boy do I have good news for you

[@cazsnap]

I’m back a year later to hear your review of this new album.

[@m4pplethorpegrey]

lets rock is fucking great

[@kevinw712]

genuine question as I came pretty late in the game to any Black Keys -- is Gold On The Ceiling looked at by many of the fans to have become such a ubiquitous mainstream hit that it's not really one of their true "respected" type works anymore? even so I got no shame in saying I am insane for that song. Especially considering where the Black Keys as a whole band don't really hold too major a place for me honestly in the pantheon of things most meaningful and impactful to me in my life (I'm 45), not like I've ever sat it down to chart it out on paper, but I think Gold On The Ceiling may very well be within my top 100 favorite songs ever, considering every genre tossed in there. And trust me even a lower number in that grouping is still very high in the grand scheme.

[@thewintereaglefly]

You frgot to mention that Patrick and his uncle were the ones behind the Bojack Horseman theme song! It sounds as ''Turn Blue'' as it gets, didn't even surprise me when I found that out. They recorded a whole Song Exploder podcast on the song, and it's from last year, I guess

[@paulinhorlenz]

FUCK TIL MINDBLOWN

[@portlandshomlessproblem1728]

TheWinterEagle Patrick carney also helped with other parts of the show

[@THEmaggspie]

oh wow didnt know that

[@alanelizalde7919]

Unfortunately Patrick's uncle is dead 😢

[@CarlosGraOca]

YES! I NEVER skip that intro! I always rock out to it! I was so into it the first episode and when I saw him listed in the credits, I was not surprised.

[@GMeza-cy5xv]

El Camino is a Master Piece, is one of those albums that you can hear without skipping a song

[@Rommana1994]

G. Meza so true

[@gavinrivas7557]

Try their first album

[@lukasoyarzun2675]

Sister is the most underrated black keys song

[@zhenyaboretskiy4048]

@@lukasoyarzun2675 i think most underrated is "Unknown Brother"

[@psyqovalkyrie9295]

Amen! Its sooo rare! Usually in most albums anywhere you always get a few nice ones and a few boring or even annoying ones, but El Camino IS PERFECT FROM BEGINNING TO END

[@oisinmongey6849]

My absolute favorite band haven’t heard shit since this video thanks a million

[@dylanstevenson7488]

I've got no idea why Magic Potion was given so much hate. That album is stella for kick ass rock.

[@bensheather8263]

I've been scrolling down hoping for some MP love. Up there with my fav albums of all time!

[@n200518]

Me neither

[@TubeSignYou]

Agreed

[@ricemann24]

LOVE that album! That and Chulahoma are always in my rotation

[@liquidsolids9415]

Agreed. Magic Potion is still my favorite Black Keys album (Chulahoma is way up there too).

[@Volksgeist]

Very cool!! Love the editing. So clean

[@roofrey2566]

"Adored vanilla ice and led zeppelin" is maybe the weirdest thing i've heard

[@davidp2723]

I see a lot of ppl online saying turn blue was their worst album, but i really like it

[@user-mb9nm7bq5e]

I love it. The weight of love makes me want to cry

[@davidp2723]

Bar San thats my favorite too

[@Vynzent]

It is nowhere near their worst album, and tops most of their old work. Many of their old fans are just salty as fuck, they want the keys to be nothing but the old bluesy gritty sound. The confuse their preference for that sound as it being "better."

[@badxdiablito88]

I feel like turn blue is an album full of feelings, the songs are deep and connect, people need to listen to all of it.

[@ryannelson5501]

If you've been a Black Keys fan for 10-15 years, it is definitely their worst album. Mainly for the reason that it sounds absolutely nothing like the band they had been for a decade, its essentially indie pop. Which is fine, I'm all for experimentation, but being such a huge fan of the blues that album really let me down.

[@Daniel.Anugerah]

I am a simple man. I see the Black Keys. I click.

[@jadynreilly7713]

Yesssss!!!!!!

[@rhys2275]

I mean, they’re not horrible

[@crybabys0queen]

I miss the Black Keys. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them play twice, once in a small intimate venue and another in a stadium setting. Both shows were equally awesome. They kill it live! I hope they release another album soon. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@laloawesomehc]

Amanda.Venice yeah I was blown away when I went to go see them cause I had mainly gone to see the band who was opening up for them. But I left loving their performance way more

[@dalejefferson3093]

You gotta listen to Samuel Blues - Grunge Blues Psychedelia, under the radar, recording in his bedroom

[@OhMyScot]

My favourite band of all time - really appreciate this video being made, I hope we get another album from them

[@glennbo76]

Agreed! Very well put together and I long for their new record whenever that will be.... well worth the wait.

[@lhmmhl1]

Youve never listened to a white stripes album?

[@glennbo76]

Yes and The Black Keys are better!

[@letmeooze]

Charlie Forbes Despite the drama I feel like Jack White and The Black Keys are actually pretty different even though they come from similar blues and rock influences. The black keys have more of a soul/alt/rockabilly element to the band due mainly to Dans vocals in guitar playing and Jack White has more of a dirty, animalistic, punk vibe. Both bands have exceptions to these descriptions obviously. I lean towards the Keys for my love of Soul/RnB stuff but I love Jack Whites vibe as well.

[@joel6256]

R.I.P Richard Swift.

[@poweroutage93]

“We’ll see, in time” I see what you did there.

[@KreskizKi]

hah was about to write exactly the same comment

[@Moviemaniac221]

You guys really deserve far more subs. Excellent info, engaging, and entertaining

[@willdoe5157]

Personally I think their potential next album will be their most experimental, a bit more like The Arcs. I know a lot of fans want their garage roots back but looking at what dan is doing and what pat is producing it seems they’ve outgrown that. Bit of a hot take: their next album will be their best album

[@shufflequest]

This video is especially slick! I learned a lot about the band that I never knew before.

[@Garrett1240]

How have you never heard of The Black Keys before?

[@shufflequest]

The Black what?

[@Schmuni]

I think he meant things he never knew about the band.

[@AmazingJayB51]

I agree, I’ve always heard their music but never knew much about the band. Now I’m so excited to go back and really get into there music. Plus, learning Danger Mouse was behind a lot of the production has me hyped! BTW, one of those songs played reminds me of Jimi Hendrix sound.

[@MrNotaracist93]

"Adored vanilla ice and led zeppelin" is maybe the weirdest thing i've heard

[@bl8976]

Great storytelling. Captivating and informative while providing a sound narrative. Really enjoyed it.

[@Middle8]

Thanks!

[@Elliot_zaz]

Anybody else caught that "In Time" at the end?

[@Middle8]

You’re the first to mention it!

[@tfmb3ar408]

I don’t get it please explain

[@adamjohnson5307]

that's my favorite track from Turn Blue. I hope they do bless us with at least one more album though.

[@centpushups]

That song is so addicting.

[@dominicpontrelli8455]

Patrick played drums one night with Dan on his solo album tour fairly recently. Maybe it's a sign that they're already working on something new

[@ArcadeFrenzy]

I was there, this was in Nashville. You should have heard the crowd when they brought out the drums with the keys logo!

[@raiderscat]

Is there a video by any chance?

[@ArcadeFrenzy]

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[@WayaWolf]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh I’m fan freaking out!!!! I need another black keys album

[@mickrafters3503]

Hope you do go into the black keys and Jack White feud. Great vid man

[@kylecourtney7232]

DO IT

[@fwuffydude1416]

Yes please

[@nbeckham8688]

Dude I would love a video on that

[@lockyp204]

God Jack White is an utter twat. There was enough pie for everybody.

[@BarnyWaterg8]

What happened??

[@Zooropa_Station]

Never knew Magic Potion got panned. It's by far my favorite of theirs.

[@dcthegreatest24]

I was turned on to them by a friend who gave me a burnt CD with that on it. I was floored. So simple, and soo good at the same time. Saw them at Bonnaroo after that. Several times since

[@mirandawrigth]

Same

[@liquidsolids9415]

Me too! Love Magic Potion.

[@samanthab1923]

Your Touch is so good

[@carterjohnson7612]

Finally he’s back, with questions I actually have.

[@StuPdass]

I love how they stuck together. Friendships are everything. You keep doing you black keys

[@Braxis_iv]

Man... The amount of love and detail you put into these videos always amazes me. Thank you for your hard work and thank you for reminding me that music is amazing.

[@Middle8]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@emiliosanchez7802]

Its only a matter of time until this channel becomes huge. I appreciate the effort that goes into the videos, it really shows. Thank you for making quality content so consistently :)

[@JoseSilva-kn4wh]

Honestly, the music industry needs the black keys to come back.. I really hope they do some day

[@munkemann1738]

This video got me hooked on the black keys, only ever heard them on NBA 2k14 and 15 and loved everlasting light. Now they’re my favorite rock band. Thanks Middle 8

[@dummyhard603]

You are one of the best informative channels about music. Your videos always interest me and are always written and animated very well.

[@Middle8]

Thank you!

[@DaleFairless]

Tighten Up is one of my fav songs of all time, never realised how relevant the lyrics were to the boys! Awesome video, keep up the amazing work

[@lorysplaza4934]

Their "Fever" is such a mood! I love their songs

[@samanthab1923]

That & Lonely Boy!

[@CS-nw9si]

School of Rock featured one of their songs, I remember I was 12 when this movie was released. It was an instant (and still current) favorite and it changed my entire musical landscape. I was so into Thickfreakness and Rubber Factory and remember downloading and listening to these albums from parent directories, which I'd spend HOURS doing in the 2000s. They represent such a huge transitional point in my adolescent life and I appreciate everything they've done.

[@dbsti3006]

Nothing appened to them. That new "Wild Child" song certainly showed that they are even better now. Straight up 70s classic rock who were always against the mainstream.

[@maythemighty5183]

They’re a band who i can literally say Ive loved every single one of their albums. I remember the first time i heard one of their songs. Great vid 👍🏽

[@MattaPhillipsmusic]

I don’t know where y’all have been. They are still killing it. Saw them in Georgia last month and it was nuts how good they still are. The best was when they played just the two of them. Still crushing it, and Dan has brought so much music into the spotlight in the last few years since Turn blue came out.

[@Thepuffymonkey]

This vid was made a while ago

[@orangebelly1029]

I’m not a music major but your in-depth look at artists & their work makes me feel like one. Can’t wait for you to blow up dude, your hard work won’t go unnoticed

[@ferminola]

I want them back 😭 Great Video BTW

[@MGuitarZ77]

Adored Vanilla Ice and LED Zeppelin. Lol. That just sounds like an oxymoron.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

I know. Like what?

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Hell yeah, the video is back up! Also, Polyphonic did a video on Carol Kaye, Volksgeist did a video on Pink Floyd and the Middle 8 man himself has given us the Black Keys. Today is a damn good day. Love the videos as always! I prefer all their album till Brothers... I'm not a fan of their latest stuff.

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

Yes

[@SebastianTinajero]

So much goodness to splurge on

[@djhero0071]

You should give those albums another try. There's bound to be some gems in there for you.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Not a fan of El Camino or Turn Blue, the duo and their sound haven't been really pulling me in.

[@djhero0071]

I don't blame you. I love the Black Keys and although I'm a fan of both albums, having Damger Mouse as a producer wasn't the best decision. Both El Camino and Turn Blue feel like they have a sound influenced too much by Danger Mouse's style and Turn Blue specifically sounds almost like a Broken Bells album.

[@lesweenmachine]

Danger mouse is the secret force behind so much music I enjoy and the longer I live the more I notice this

[@LieLikesMusic]

Thanks for doing this Frank! I've never been a big fan of Black Keys 😎 But this gave me a few reference points to step on. Rock on!

[@tangyorange6509]

Lie Likes Music Love your channel! One of the only KZbin channels that I have notifications on! If you want to listen to a great album of theirs, try thickfreakness; nothin but blues and fuzz!

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Oh cool, its Lie from Lie Likes Music, big fan of your content, man!

[@natalier7548]

my two favorite music channels !!!

[@punctualwizard]

Dig your channel. You would enjoy Chulahoma, IMO some of the best stuff they’ve laid down even if it’s a kimbrough homage

[@guitardogg8438]

Just listen to Attack & Release, then go from there.

[@Olivia-uq4ls]

Love the band, and this video is so cohesive and well-edited, thanks for this!

[@Gamer36046]

I hope we see another album. Black Keys is what really got me into music at a pretty young age, brothers being my favorite album that they did. While I have gotten into other musicians and bands, it would be very nostalgic for black keys to make a comeback. The big Comeback up, if you will.

[@Riceslayerrr]

most underrated channel on KZbin. You do your homework, and it really shows. From one music fan to another, keep up the great work! just like the black keys, I'm sure it will pay off!

[@stuartyamashita6298]

I’m surprised this channel has so little subscribers. After watching this, I thought it probably had over a million. Can’t wait till u get there

[@whocares-hz4fc]

I absolutely love Magic Potion, the raw sound makes it sound so good, definitely my favorite album by them. I can't be the only one?

[@numberoneguest3435]

watching this video after witnessing Let's Rock and Delta Kream is just the perfect cherry on top of this story.

[@samreddig8819]

I knew that the Keys music was in a lot of commercials now i know why

[@ironmyno]

Thanks a million for this. As always I'm 10 years late on discovering really good music or maybe just fully appreciating it. I got my eleven-year-old son listening to The Black Keys now and it's just been memory making.

[@seth561]

What about chulahoma?

[@Middle8]

It was an EP of Junior Kimbrough covers I believe. I wanted to keep the focus on their studio releases

[@casteiner30]

Chulahoma is one of their best. Can’t believe no mention of the tribute to one of their heroes.

[@casteiner30]

Plus describing Muscle Shoals as a secluded studio in AL??? Who the hell are you?

[@LoFiMofo]

Chulahoma is perfection.

[@halo8800]

honestly thank you, cause ive been wondering for a few year now, why my all time favorite band hasnt been touring or has any songs coming out. now that i know, ill be waiting patiently with baited breathe for their next album. so excited. :)

[@camillasampaio2825]

You know what? I love all their music. They are a masterpiece.

[@andybud1983]

I remember seeing them play in 2006 in Sheffields Leadmill, just 300 people in the crowd, what a fantastic gig. Magic potion for me was their high point. Unbelieveable record.

[@cjscala87]

Less about where the Black Keys went. This video is more about where they came from. And Magic Potion is amazing .

[@timowensdrums]

your videos are so well put together i appreciate it

[@HasanAli-nu1li]

Ever since I started listening to the black keys the modren blues became my only jam

[@SnakeEaterGaming]

I have not met very many people who know of the black keys. My dad introduced their music to me, and I LOVE THEM. Amazing music. No matter what mood I’m in, I can always listen to it.

[@andyross4377]

Just when the world needed them most, they vanished..

[@CrazyAbe101]

Best channel I’ve subscribed to in a LONG time. Keep it up. I’m loving every single video.

[@Middle8]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@djones6211]

I love seeing great content from a fellow Canadian. Keep it up bud! Would The Killers be "alternative"? I'd love to see you do a video on them.

[@Michele0403]

I LOVE this band.... saw them perform at The Santa Barbara Bowl .... followed their career a bit, but I love this info

[@bradleywhittam9609]

Watching this literally days after Let’s Rock came out 😂

[@jkajmo]

Duuuuuude well written, directed & produced video. Seriously well done.

[@Middle8]

Thanks alot

[@ScottTangents]

Turn Blue is to me their best album. I always go back to the album every year. This just made me listen to it again.

[@kidstereo4127]

This was GREAT, you are the man for this Black Keys post.

[@RappysOwnChannel]

Amazing video as always, but I have a question about your sponsor. How are they raising the money that they donate for you?

[@Middle8]

When you open a new tab, an ad appears on the tab, you don’t need to click on anything or ‘wait to skip’ it just loads and goes away once you go to a new webpage. The ad revenue is donated to charity with some going towards operating costs.

[@classicbananamilk]

Was huge into these guys back in the thickfreakness and Rubber Factory days. Not really a fan of their later efforts personally but it was pretty wild and cool to see them get that money after bringing me a lot of joy way back when.

[@moe_lester2628]

Finally a good video about them

[@Omorak]

Finishing with "In time" make my eyes flood, real fan, thank you for this video

[@indigo0529]

I was just thinking about this a couple days ago lol

[@hanmonic]

Mayor of Slowtown same

[@jadynreilly7713]

When I heard about their break awhile back I cried so much

[@jedrturner]

no joke at all, i love your videos keep it coming!!!!!

[@Middle8]

Thanks for watching! Will do!

[@AntivistX]

We NEED rock n roll again. The terrible stuff on the radio is killing my soul.

[@ScottTeresi]

Brian Ugh. There’s rock and roll EVERYWHERE. Why would waste your time on the radio anyway? Scour Bandcamp, streaming services and the underground to find your own “next Black Keys.” I’m sure what you find will likely be better than the mediocre band featured in this video.

[@citizenerased174]

Brian Check out Royal Blood.

[@ScottTeresi]

Brian why does it matter if rock is in the “mainstream?” Does the music not have it’s own inherent value (and its value to you) without the outside validation of the masses? Let them eat Taylor Swift and we’ll fill the intimate rock clubs of America’s best cities with joyful delirium from people who actually give a shit.

[@smoshbooz]

CitizenErased 17 ew royal blood.. too commercial, Highly suspect is better, although they may be turning that way as well. Also, violent soho are great.

[@politicalsloth614]

Woo! I found the edgy teenagers who think they have superior music taste because they listen to rock music.

[@sideaccountsentbybeornclas5932]

no one talks about the arcs, there really good and underrated, like that album, yours dreamily is one of my favorite albums and i think that more people should know about them.

[@nunyabidness117]

I do not consider The Black Keys licensing their music as selling out. I see it as a bonus 30 second clip of Black Keys magic when I least expected to hear it.

[@jackwredwood]

Great edit! You always know how to encapsulate us with your storytelling.

[@Middle8]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@umbilicalcreature1529]

Ya know ya made it when The Black Keys comments on your video.

[@SH3RIFF187]

Brothers introduced me to the Keys. Around then I really started getting into music seriously too. I was so glad that I had found something unique and was off the radar so to speak.

[@SF2036]

“A secluded studio in Alabama.” Just some place. LOL

[@danielallan5058]

Shaun Flaherty lol

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

Yeah, I mean it’s not like The Rolling Stones or The Beatles recorded there or anything (among tons and tons of other huge artists). Or that the Muscle Shoals studio is named in Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” (one of the biggest songs of all time). A real hole in the wall.

[@robjohnson1996]

Fame Studios! Live right next to it.

[@donvitocorleone6443]

amazing channel man , love these topics that u choose , keep up the good work man.

[@up_dog2127]

What happened to the strokes? Indefinite hiatus too

[@lilyl201]

jesus flores I think that Julian is touring with The Voidz.

[@SpartanBannana]

Hey, I think this was a lot better than most of your videos. It was actually really in depth and a I learned a few new things.

[@steags4436]

another masterpiece

[@stephenkful]

Always pondered this topic. Great insights in this video and really enjoyed it. Keep it up! Can’t wait to see what’s next

[@halnimation]

No need to wait now, There back!!!!

[@peterbrooke7146]

Great vid !!! The Black Keys are easily one of my all time favourite bands i find it hard to find a song by them i don't like and i have been listening to them my whole life amazing music

[@giovanygonzalez700]

The puns were a bit too much, you gotta “Stop Stop”. See what I did there... I’ll show myself out

[@skyejp4975]

Great content and quality. You deserve more subscribers

[@kasares17]

Dude please do something on Khruangbin's Con Todo El Mundo album and The Internet's Hive Mind these people are killin'. Love this channel!

[@DeanCalhoun]

I don’t know how many people got the reference at the end of the video, but it was absolutely incredible! well done

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

Regarding “Mid-Fi” another band that captures that kind of sound well is DIIV

[@no_one_of_that_name_here]

This is one of those wonderful days where in the growling dross of youtube an actual, honest to goodness good video was recommended to me by the algorithms. Immediately subbed.

[@javierduran1390]

Danger Mouse is so good of a producer.

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

I saw them on the South American tour (Uruguay). I'd never heard of them before. Best concert of my life.

[@Ammoniumbicarbonat]

Blakroc is underrated as hell. Kinda reminds me Gorillaz actually

[@estebanb7166]

Nah.

[@gabrielhipperson7715]

Just found this channel and it's fucking awesome! Keep going man!

[@lunchpin403]

Pat also has a shoulder injury iirc which makes it difficult to drum