The Black Keys: “The Labels Scare You Into Giving Them Your Music.”

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[@christiancosa9290]

This is why bands like tool and the black keys take years to release each album now they are free agents

[@WHATTHEFRONTDOOR]

Two of the greatest bands ever

[@walkingman8943]

Lonely boy? Black keys sold out hard. They strayed from their roots for a cash payout.

[@weberianvibes]

​@@walkingman8943Oh no, how dare they make a more mainstream song (which musically is true to their roots) to support their career 🤦🏻‍♂️ Mate, making art costs a lot. Even your favourite actor starring in indie movies has to appear in a shitty big budget one to afford keep making indie movies

[@CPD0123a]

​@@walkingman8943bro they "sold out" by Attack and Release, in a way that attracted many of us fans, then they returned to their roots wholesale on Delta Cream and Dropout. Absolutely killing it still.

[@trevordillon1921]

Tool was still under contract when Fear Inoculum was made, they signed a 3 record deal after some legal trouble off Ænema. They just took over a decade to finish the deal.

[@AvecPoesie]

The Black Keys have made some of the best music I have ever heard.

[@legobobafett5045]

As a long time fan. I'm glad to read this comment!

[@nonyanonya6389]

Underrated for sure!

[@markb8468]

Queens of the Stone Age!

[@scar65diflorio68]

Respect to the Black Keys. You guys kick ass.

[@ClaytonBigsby01]

Ehhhhh... I mean they are great but I don't know if they started the sound or everyone copies them but everyone sounds like The Black keys now

[@RougeMaster]

​@@ClaytonBigsby01 well if they didn't kick ass y do others sound like them ? Doi!

[@JohnSmith-im8qt]

The black keys absolutely fucking rock!

[@SunnyKlein-vr7eh]

Well said, there you go kids, that’s why todays music sucks BUT there is good shit out there you just have to find it then SUPPORT it!!!! And u can start changing it back for the artist

[@ClaytonBigsby01]

I've been hearing people like you saying todays music sucks for the past 30 years. Dude there's always been music that sucks and music that is good at every point in music history

[@swordfish0008]

Real talk from guys who went through it. Glad they made it out the other side with their dignity intact.

[@tambij]

Love the Black Keys!!! They sound better live & I love that about them. They play with their heart & soul.

[@adsupermusone8875]

Saw the Black Keys, last night. Wow, great real band

[@j0hndobile802]

Record labels want faces not artists, they formulate what they want

[@Denozo88]

As he stated and I've seen myself on my vinyls. Its rare to find a singer who writes his own shit anymore.

[@searbhreathach9762]

Black keys are gold

[@R__K]

...on the ceiling even.

[@medevialpuppet3695]

​@@R__K I aint lying

[@wildcardartsent]

​@@medevialpuppet3695Just a matter of time!

[@soundzzzz93]

This makes me appreciate good bands even more so now. All the great new ones around are underground.

[@trevorschuster2277]

I'm invested enough to go see you dudes in October. Can't fuckin wait.

[@blassezfaire9940]

Shannon and the clams on Easy eye was the best thing i heard for them.that label has respect for its artist

[@michaeldevane5410]

Shannon And The Clams are excellent. They have two great singers that can crush it. Saw them live once, and didn't realize until then they had two people who could hit the high notes and also stick the landing. Thanks for bringing up this example.

[@noneya11]

The Black Keys is my favorite band 🤍

[@silentsnipe52]

Black keys is pure kryptonite ❤ i just love them

[@bryanhamner]

That’s it buddy speak up thank you you’re music is awesome

[@redskullwarthog9385]

Dam right...& Love your music!!!

[@user-jj5zh1is6v]

I’ve always liked the black keys people aren’t musicians anymore they’re drones respect ✊

[@willwidemon]

The black keys are kings

[@saltykat3533]

Going to see the in August. Super excited!!!! Saw Rival Sons in June. These two bands would be amazing on tour together🤩

[@maxmclennan5849]

those two and jack white need to work together. we all would end up like the guy in tenacous D master exploder. but it would totally be worth it.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

One of the greatest musical minds of today. Full Stop. Cant write a bad song.

[@ChiefRangerSmokey]

Akron keeps it real.

[@wukong2282]

In my youth id hang out in record stores all day. Like the comic shop was next door to the record store and i could literally maje an entire day out of discoverying new comics and albums. I went on to be a entertainment critic for a major publication and i got to see first hand how labels treated takented artist vs popular artist. Wed get packets from labels pushing some shiny idiot but buried in the mail in essentially paper and twine was the artist with creativity and skill who they were uncertain of and I LOVED reviewing these albums and pushing them with glowing reviews

[@vickiemcdonald8587]

Amen to independent souls that make REAL MUSIC and create memorable experiences when touring .... Hopefully Australia 🙏 Love this interview as it reinforces why I still Buy not stream music., go to gigs and join fan clubs. Stuff the big corporate machines and their puppets. Long Live Independent Music ❤❤❤

[@mariocastilleja3306]

So true music today is trash

[@IbexGundyr]

It’s really not you’re just not looking hard enough

[@hellomimibanana]

​@@IbexGundyr they mean mainstream music. Music that is created just to generate money and fame is trash, always has been. No one cares about music anymore, just the money and fame.

[@MW-dd8vk]

Music in the charts has declined in quality but there’s more to music than just the Top 40. There’s plenty of great music around it just doesn’t always get the same recognition from the major record labels

[@KaitoverMoon]

*Trash to the record labels

[@IbexGundyr]

@@hellomimibanana okay but my statement to that still stands, if you think all music coming out today is garbage you are not looking hard enough for good music.

[@pamb440]

Patrick speaks the truth. That’s why there’s so much shit music being shoved in our faces. It’s the promoters from the big record labels trying to spoon feed it to the public. I know good music when I hear it and a lot of what I listen to is not promoted by big industry record labels. Artist like The Black Keys, Deftones, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tool, Radiohead and PJ Harvey have it figured out and put out amazing shit that fans gravitate toward because it’s raw, brilliant and powerful and sounds amazing. This is what the people want, not the next big hit from a no name, manufactured by the label, shit band. You can smell that crap a mile away. I’m proud of this band. They’ve put out some truly amazing music and I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them play live a few times right here in their home state and mine, Ohio 🫶🏼

[@lynand2967]

Sad hearing this from one of the best Bands on the planet, The Black Keys will live forever.

[@maverick6c631]

Racing games like NFS The Run and The Crew helped me to find these band

[@SydneyBristow0788]

Well now I like the black keys even more ha

[@djo9941]

Nothing has changed in the record label industry in 50 years.

[@andyferno9274]

TRUUUUUTH!! the music industry is now the computer puppet industry 🙄. Real sad

[@nickhayes4169]

Me & my daughter went to see them on Wednesday, absolutely brilliant.

[@niallpayne3241]

My friends can't understand why I listen to independent artists lol. Because they listen to puppets and don't even realize it lol

[@charlessamuel4856]

So true I was down with the black keys when I first heard the song psychotic girl I was hooked on them💯

[@SoSomyxa]

Dude same my buddy played psychotic in the car and i INSTANTLY shazamd that shit 😂 one of my favourite songs

[@leonardarnautjr6611]

I Love Black Keys!!!!!!!

[@fagarwee]

I love the black keys I want to go see them at cfg

[@oxymontana4307]

I grew up with these guys in Akron Ohio he is telling the truth.

[@leonardobrunorende5363]

110% correct... as 220% american fucking society

[@Azrael1150]

Loooove the black keys man

[@hegemonycricket2182]

How many people are willing to forego the convenience of streaming and instead buy directly from the artist?

[@imnotvaeri]

I was really sad that the Black Keys decided to go their separate ways. Their music was so good, especially with "Tighten Up". I really liked them. Loved their music.

[@kingchicken8232]

bro what are you on about, they didnt split up

[@jefflee5499]

Me too wish they would do a reunion tour

[@mikeoyler2983]

This was already the case when these guys started. There is nothing new about this in 2024. Why are they complaining about it now?

[@R__K]

Aside from the older bands (from Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters of the 90's to the ones that seemingly have been around forever... Rolling Stones and Aerosmith) rock music, as a whole, since 2000 is pretty much Black Keys and White Stripes.

[@Paulito941]

Listen to royal blood if you like white stripes you'll love them

[@pamb440]

Tool, Gary Clark Jr., and Mastodon have put out some good shit. Tool’s Fear Inoculum is a masterpiece.

[@dakotahstr]

Buddy Holly was true to himself

[@bradleyedwards9244]

So true. Todays music is shit. Formulaic ,pop out, repetitive SHITE. Just look at taylor swift, why is she so popular? P.Floyd ,L.Zep ,they were bands

[@zildjiansomoza3312]

I remember when music actually meant something I’m only 22 and rock will always win

[@coldarcticoasis]

Fantastic discussion.

[@juliacoy2014]

I love them

[@elaineaspey-catterall9698]

Prince was saying this years ago. Only the good artists can get on a stage and PERFORM..... #REALMUSICBYREALMUSICIANS

[@ORam...]

Why is it so difficult to list which episode this is from? It's so common on these videos. The least you could do for getting free material.

[@rhysdrader9972]

Rock on dude!!

[@Rougescholar]

I like the black keys…but guys…this isn’t their account. They will never see you guys wrote any of this.

[@futurebs4]

This is how the UFC does it

[@no1nestandsalone387]

I totally agree ❤

[@bluebatvevo812]

Facts

[@swampsquanch]

i like the black keys music. that being said, i went into a bit of a deep dive of they’re live performances and they actually suck so bad. like im not trying to be edgy, if you know anything about playing you can tell from a few clips their terrible. i dont even think they practice their instruments. it’s not to say what he’s saying isn’t true, but pat is probably the worst drummer of any band even close to their caliber. seriously guys watch some videos of their live performance. so long you watch some, i could easily tell you if you know the slightest thing about music based on your response after listening. i’ll still listen to their albums, but when it’s your only job, you’d imagine these guys would practice. i’m more drum oriented so maybe the guitarist isn’t bad, idk. but these guys don’t even mix their fucking music. like they must completely skip sound check, or the engineer is deaf, idk see for urself. i just found this out the other night but have been listening to them for years

[@richardheinz]

I noticed years ago that Carney can't even keep a beat. He really can't. Dan can barely play guitar. I love The Black Keys in all their simplicity and sound and tone. But they are a studio band. I don't know how they recorded The Big Come Up without help.

[@knightofchill9648]

So fucking worth that they got into hi-fi rush

[@TheChicagoJunkie]

I would understand this coming from their vocalist/guitarist, but the drummer of the black keys implying songwriters arent "real," or lack talent is a bit hypocritical. Of course if somebody enjoys what they do and others enjoy it thats great! But saying its not "real," out of jealousy when he really can't play his instrument the way a "professional," does to begin with is odd. Idk, people don't give metal the credence I wish they would nowadays but Im not gonna shit on a rapper or songwriter because of it.

[@carolynwilliams1651]

Your wife and kids are worth more than all the money in the world. Read the Word and follow it. You will never regret that. It is the way, truth, and life. 💯

[@lenovo7999]

True but you probably vote for chump so instant invalidation.

[@anthonylakich1727]

owned all my music copyrights scents 1998 :)

[@bigjmal]

Anyone able to tell me which episode this was?

[@michaelmai3539]

Educated Musicians

[@Superheavy420]

My raps are at the Library of Congress. Not being skipped over on KZbin young man. I probably rapped 6 more pages two times over and mailed it to the government and my words and my flow is apart of real history and not to be forgotten like y'all.

[@segurohdes7087]

luego tenemos porquerias como peso pluma...han escuchado la musica de circo que tiene? incomprensible

[@oak_owl]

Attack & Release

[@StoneZipper]

Yo you messed with the velveteers out of boulder now come check out sronezipper from Arvada’s we been around 10 years and we got plenty of original music

[@bradleykey6676]

I love how everyone is pretending to know what they’re talking about

[@Denozo88]

If you listen to enough interviews from current and past artists you get the picture.

[@johnduke4120]

Thanks to lyor Cohen....

[@Dallas4090]

Business is business. Profits or Die. Just learn business and go independent. Build leverage, sign a really good deal. Then flip it in your favor. Or get fucked.

[@dfwherbie8814]

Hey, people will consume what you put in front of them. Even better when it’s quality. The issue is that it’s easy to drop rap albums and songs after rap albums and songs. Streamings is about volume. If there’s more to stream, less money for the rappers, but a tons of cash for the labels. Streaming messed things up.

[@maximilianavdeev7363]

@@dfwherbie8814 Streaming came about because people weren’t buying records and CDs anymore so the industry came up with a way to conveniently give people one song that they wanted rather than have to go and buy an entire album that they might not care about.

[@jabronikiller517]

Easy! Right!?!?!

[@lenovo7999]

You are describing the gay SoundCloud model he is burning. You know nothing.

[@lenovo7999]

@@dfwherbie8814 there’s other music other than rap. And pop has not hurt rap as much as country lmao that is garbage where is Garth to save the industry

[@maxmclennan5849]

i dont need a few hundred g's just give me a sweet guitarist and a bassist i fruit loop the rest and people wouldnt know what hit them. im the ONE. can someone help me out? plus the ONE would be a pretty cool band name. we dont even need to be in the same country. covid showed me bands could produce music without being in the same country. please hit me up

[@dudedude3400]

Fuckin a

[@TRA]

After 2018 music died. Only Hip hop songs are a bit hit which are mostly made by Black guys. Edm and rock is dead

[@MW-dd8vk]

Rock isn’t dead it’s just not in the mainstream. You’d be surprised at the amount of great bands there are out there.

[@jackdanzey9314]

My man we got Royal Blood, Black Pistol Fire, Cleopatrick, Des Rocs, Nothing But Thieves...They may not be as popular as T swift, which is a god damned shame, but they still exist.

[@Denozo88]

Metal is alive and well just not in the mainstream charts as their stuck on Metallica or bust for metal.

[@Jasonthehammer]

Todays rap sucks!

[@haywoodjabrony8665]

Why are you owed money? Get it out of the garage and prove yourself worthy of investing in, like Metallica. Which is exactly what those SoundCloud rappers are doing. These guys annoy me acting like the industry is never supposed to change, even though music and the way we make it has changed.

[@emeebe7203]

Bro they showed them selves worthy of investing what there saying is the music labels are more willing to give a SoundCloud rapper a chance over actually bands because they don’t know how to quantify if their music is good and worth putting money into, and if they do put money into the actual bands they will act very sketchy and try to rip them off if they get successful this happens a lot with rock bands like Metallica who you mentioned

[@ligmaballs2022]

@@emeebe7203 I agree. Soundcloud rappers have a higher chance of getting a hit as a result of the current situation of the music industry. Its just part of a cycle that just repeats over and over again. Trash music that keeps getting put out there just shows a lack of artistry.

[@nola9555]

If it makes you feel any better, they recorded their albums in basements and abandoned factories.

[@jedicomedy]

​@@ligmaballs2022Fortunately, pop culture always runs on a pendulum type motion, so because people are getting so sick of the way things are in the music industry now, change is coming I'm sure of it. By the end of this decade, I think bands will become more popular like they were before, because people are getting sick of hearing the same shit with these SoundCloud rappers.

[@Denozo88]

They need money to tour and make albums. Studio time and touring costs are free yno.

[@WHATTHEFRONTDOOR]

Seen these guys at ally pally 2011 I think. Best gig I ever saw.

[@pjbmo5930]

Damn those record co. jews

[@GhostRider-mm6ky]

You damn right Mario music today is garbage thank heavens for vinyl

[@karanfield4229]

Enter: TOM MCDONALD. 🕊