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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Black Keys Detail New LP, ‘No Rain, No Flowers'
The Black Keys have landed on an Aug. 8 release date for their 13th album, No Rain, No Flowers, the title track from which is out now. Among the collaborators on the self-produced Easy Eye Sound/Warner project are songwriters Rick Nowels and Daniel Tashian, plus veteran hip-hop producer/keyboardist Scott Storch. Black Keys guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach previously told SPIN that he and bandmate Patrick Carney used to obsessively watch YouTube videos of Storch 'playing all his parts from his productions on piano. He showed up and he was so excited to be in the studio because it's filled with keyboards here. He said he'd never really recorded with real instruments before — like harpsichords, vibes, tack pianos and stuff. So, he was like a kid in a candy shop. We hit it off and we had a lot of fun.' More from Spin: Peter Baumann's Old and New Dreams GIRLS IN WAITING Prince Royce: 'With Music, We Can Become One' The album's first single, 'The Night Before,' emerged as Carney, Auerbach and Tashian played drums, guitar and bass in a circle at Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio. 'It came together so quickly that we overlooked it,' said Auerbach. 'When we were playing the songs we had for people, it was the very last one we played to the record label. As soon as we played it, everyone unanimously said that should be the first single.' No Rain, No Flowers amounts to some positive fallout surrounding the release of 2024's Ohio Players and the abrupt cancelation of its supporting tour, during which Auerbach and Carney traded barbs with former manager Irving Azoff. 'We put a lot of time into [that] album, and then it came out and some bullshit happened and we had to pivot,' said Carney. 'Som we pivoted to where we feel most comfortable, which is back in the studio — make more music and just do it again.' The Black Keys will be on the road in North America beginning May 23 in Durant, Ok., and have dates on the books through Sept. 20 at Atlanta's Shaky Knees festival. 'The fact we didn't get to tour last year, we hated it,' Carney admitted. 'It sucks for us, sucks for the fans. Also, the circumstances were bullshit. But at the end of the day, we did get to make another album. And it's something that we're proud of, and that will be a document that will exist long after we're gone.' To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
Forbes
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
U2's No. 1s Record Matched Again By A Beloved Rock Band
The Black Keys' 'The Night Before' hits No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, giving the ... More duo its eighth leader, tying the band with U2 and Weezer. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys attend the 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO at The Forum on January 18, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo byfor iHeartMedia) The Black Keys are in charge of a Billboard chart again this week. The group's latest single, "The Night Before," soars to the summit of one major radio list in the United States as the duo returns to the peak position. The musicians match several other hugely popular bands for a new spot in the history books as they collect yet another airplay favorite. "The Night Before" lifts from No. 2 to No. 1 on the current edition of the Alternative Airplay chart, a list that measures total audience impressions across American radio stations focused on alternative music — often referred to as alternative rock. The Black Keys replace Mumford & Sons at the top, as the English band's single "Rushmere" dips one space, trading places with the Ohio superstars. The Black Keys have now collected eight No. 1s on the Alternative Airplay chart throughout the years. That's the seventh-most leaders in the tally's tenure, according to Billboard. With another ruler now included in the band's discography, The Black Keys match both Weezer and U2, as each of those two acts has also accrued eight leaders on the list. Prior to this latest win, the duo was tied with Imagine Dragons on the all-time roster, but now the ranking has shifted, at least for the time being. The Black Keys still have a way to go before matching the all-time record, which is held by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. That band has collected 15 champions on the Alternative Airplay chart. Between the Los Angeles hometown heroes and The Black Keys come Cage the Elephant, Green Day, and Linkin Park with 13 No. 1s each, Foo Fighters with 12, and Twenty One Pilots with 11 chart-toppers. The Black Keys have been on a winning streak lately. Before "The Night Before," the group landed its most recent No. 1 on the Alternative Airplay chart about a year ago, when "Beautiful People (Stay High)" spent two frames in charge in the spring of 2024. The outfit first reached the summit of the radio roster back in 2010, when "Tighten Up" ran the show. That single would go on to become one of The Black Keys' most successful tracks, spending 48 weeks on the Alternative Airplay tally — the most among any of the band's tunes.
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
One Of John Mayer's Chart Records Has Been Beaten — Again
The Black Keys score a ninth No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart with 'The Night ... More Before,' breaking a tie and moving up the all-time leaderboard. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 07: (L-R) Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys attend the Eighth Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert For God's Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 07, 2024 in New York City. (Photo byfor LOVE ROCKS NYC/God's Love We Deliver ) The Black Keys have been churning out bluesy, rocking jams for more than two decades, and the group is still finding ways to climb to the top. The Grammy-winning duo has built a catalog of gritty, soulful tracks that helped bring blues — at least the band's version of the style – into mainstream consciousness again, and the rockers continue to do so, with the latest focus track leaning more toward the alternative side of things. This week, the act returns to a familiar spot: the top of a Billboard chart, and in doing so, the rock musicians make a little history. The Black Keys claim the No. 1 song on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. That ranking, which highlights the most successful tunes on a radio format that skews toward a more low-key, often guitar-driven sound, welcomes a new leader as 'The Night Before' rises from No. 3 to the top. As the cut takes over the penthouse, it knocks The Lumineers' 'Same Old Song' out of the highest space. That former champion falls from No. 1 to No. 3, trading places with The Black Keys' latest hit. In between the two sits Mumford & Sons' 'Rushmere,' which holds steady at its all-time peak of No. 2. 'The Night Before' marks The Black Keys' ninth ruler on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. With this latest success, the band now holds the fifth-most No. 1s on the tally outright. As recently as last week, the band had to share that honor with three other names – but that is no longer the case. With nine chart-toppers to the band's credit, The Black Keys inch ahead of a trio of other acts that are all still tied with eight apiece. Death Cab for Cutie, John Mayer, and The Lumineers — notably replaced by the band at the top this week — are all stuck at that figure. That said, any of them could add to their totals in the future and once again change the order of this ranking of the most successful names on this list. The Black Keys still have a long way to go if the group hopes to challenge the all-time leaders, those that have conquered this radio roster the most. U2 continues to reign with 14 total rulers on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart, while Coldplay follows closely with 13. Dave Matthews Band – when also including two solo hits from its frontman – sits at 11. That act is tied with Jack Johnson, who also has 11 leaders under his belt. 'The Night Before' is the latest single from The Black Keys and serves as a preview of the band's upcoming album, which may be titled No Rain No Flowers. While the group hasn't revealed much about the as-yet-unannounced full-length, this early taste suggests it's another collection fans will love, since the tune has already become a No. 1 in America.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 best Anthony Mackie movies, ranked
Anthony Mackie has always been a glue guy. Backed by an infectious smile and a charming persona, Mackie always brings an enjoyable presence to his roles. At the beginning of his career, Mackie made memorable supporting appearances in 8 Mile, Million Dollar Baby, Half Nelson, and We Are Marshall. His first true spotlight role came in 2009's The Hurt Locker. A few years later, Mackie entered the MCU and became a household name. 11 years after his MCU debut, Mackie headlines Captain America: Brave New World. Sam Wilson is now Captain America, and in his first mission, he becomes involved in an international incident that could have serious global implications. In honor of Brave New World, here is a list of Mackie's five best movies. Mackie made his feature film debut in 8 Mile, Curtis Hanson's drama starring Eminem. Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) works at a car factory by day and is an aspiring rapper named B-Rabbit at night. Jimmy dreams of becoming a successful rapper and hopes to move out of a Detroit trailer park with his mom (Kim Basinger) and young sister (Chloe Greenfield). B-Rabbit has the skills of a top MC. However, his stage fright constantly gets the better of him. Jimmy quickly rises within the underground battle rap scene, but standing in his way at the top is Papa Doc (Mackie), the leader of the Free World gang. I don't care who you are. If you're flipping on the channels and see that B-Rabbit is battling Lyckety-Splyt, you're watching the rest of the movie. You might even put your hands up for the 313. Stream 8 Mile on Peacock. Synchronic is a unique sci-fi mystery from Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. New Orleans paramedics Steve (Anthony Mackie) and Dennis (Jamie Dornan) have begun noticing a series of weird deaths linked to a new drug called Synchronic. Through his investigation, Steve learns that Synchronic makes time travel possible. While adults are ghosts in the past, children can experience time travel fully. After his daughter goes missing, Dennis spirals out of control and ends his friendship with Steve. Knowing the truth about Synchronic, Steve experiments with the drug and goes back in time to try and find Dennis' daughter. Synchronic puts a new, intriguing spin on time travel that makes for a fun mystery. Stream Synchronic on Prime Video. Mackie needs to do more comedies like The Night Before. Best friends Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen), and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have hung out every Christmas Eve for over a decade. However, the trio are getting older and agree to hang out for one last Christmas Eve. If this is the last dance, the boys decide to go big or go home. With recreational drugs in their pockets, the trio hit the streets of New York for a night of debauchery. However, they are determined to find entrance into the Nutcracker Ball, the most secretive part of the holiday. The Night Before provides many laugh-out-loud moments and some surprisingly effective musical renditions that will leave you impressed. Stream The Night Before on Starz. For many, including this writer, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best MCU movie. It's a 1970s-inspired political thriller with superheroes. Need I say more? After the events of The Avengers, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) finds himself working in Washington, D.C., for S.H.I.E.L.D. After Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is ambushed, Steve learns that S.H.I.E.L.D. has been compromised. Forced on the run, Steve teams with Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) to find the mole and expose the conspiracy. Along the way, Steve must face his former best friend Bucky Barnes (Sebastian), who has been brainwashed and turned into Hydra's killing machine, the Winter Soldier. The Winter Soldier feels like a throwback to old-school action movies. Considering Marvel's new addition to CGI, fans would kill for another Winter Soldier. Stream Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Disney+. There is no specific set of rules when it comes to lists. However, if you star in a movie that wins Best Picture, it's hard to deny that picture the top spot. Enter The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow's visceral Iraq War movie that won Best Picture at the 2010 Oscars. Set during the early days of the Iraq War, Sergeant JT Sanborn (Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) are working for the U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team when their leader dies on the job. Staff Sergeant William James replaces the team's deceased leader and immediately causes problems with Sanborn and Eldridge. While James is the best at diffusing bombs, his lone-ranger attitude could get someone killed. The Hurt Locker will emotionally drain you with its depiction of the Iraq War. It's harrowing, exhausting, and exhilarating all at once, making it a worthy Best Picture recipient. Stream The Hurt Locker on Prime Video.
