Stereogum — The Black Keys are billing their new album Ohio Players as a party record, and lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High)” bore that out. The album’s second single is not so upbeat, but it is quite good. The Keys have covered William Bell’s... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Originally written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones, the song serves as the second preview of The Black Keys' new album, Ohio Players. The Black Keys Unveil New Single “I Forgot to Be Your Lover”: Stream Jo Vito more info

New York Post — Memphis, Tenn.-born and raised Booker T. Jones was just 16 when he started writing the soul-rocker instrumental tune “Green Onions,” which would become a huge hit for Booker T. & the MGs, the house band for Stax records, in 1962. “I started wri... more info

Stereogum — Yesterday, the National's Matt Berninger officially released "Walking On A String," his great duet with Phoebe Bridgers from Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Today, he has announced something just as momentous: He's recorded a solo album with none other... more info

Topix — In March, Bend received a visit from the godfather of funk. On Saturday, the city welcomed the sultan of soul. more info

MSN Music — 2017 is William Bell’s 60th year in the music industry. He’s 77 years old. Cream, the Byrds and Linda Ronstadt have recorded his songs. And this year, he’s up for his first Grammys. Strangely, they’re in what could be considered opposing cate... more info

Popdose — Indeed – Sound The Alarm is an apt title for an artist with the legend and magnitude of the great Booker T. Jones.  Back on Stax Records, the label whose sound he helped shape and define, Booker T.’s new album has a classic feel with a lush and ... more info

USA Today Music — New album by the iconic Stax organist and bandleader, 'Sound the Alarm,' is out June 25. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — His 'Sound the Alarm' features notable guests, including Estelle, Anthony Hamilton and Gary Clark Jr.The recent reactivation of Stax Records has brought organist-producer Booker T. Jones back to the label that featured his sound on so many great reco... more info

USA Today Music — Instrumental 'Feel Good' is a track off his upcoming 'Sound the Alarm' album. more info