Ryan's Smashing Life — A Haunting, Powerful New Sound: I can't really say enough good things or add too much you probably don't know about The Black Keys, but I'll try. The Akron, OH, duo have produced some of the most amazing blues-influenced modern rock I have ever heard... more info

Buzzgrinder — I had a hard time imagining what a solo album by the non-drum half of The Black Keys would sound like. I mean, no offense to drummer Patrick Carney, but Auerbach seems to be the one running the show, considering he drives the band's entire melody an... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) The Black Keys' "Delta blues goes to Michigan" sound is inherently growth-resistant. And that's a beautiful thing. But that notion was given a trial run through the wash with 2008's "Attack And Release," produced by ears du jour Dan... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Saturday night (02/07) at Terminal 5, The Black Keys [ tickets ] delivered a robust performance of such bluesy, soulful rock and fierce guitar prowess that its intensity could only be matched by those of classic rock greats. Based on ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lucero @ Terminal 5 Friday night (more by Mike Lerner) today in NYC * DANCE * Lucero @ Mercury Lounge * Elysian Fields @ Joe's Pub * The Black Keys & Doug Gillard Wellmont Theater * Blank Dogs, Woods, WAVVES... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lucero @ Terminal 5 Friday night (more by Mike Lerner) today in NYC * DANCE * Lucero @ Mercury Lounge * Elysian Fields @ Joe's Pub * The Black Keys & Doug Gillard Wellmont Theater * Blank Dogs, Woods, WAVVES... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Mike Lerner The Black Keys, Heartless Bastards and Lucero played two sold-out shows in a row at Terminal 5 in NYC on Friday (2/6) and Saturday (2/7). How were they? Lucero plays one last NYC show tonight (2/8)... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore don’t miss the Roots Cafe Songwriters Series with Caleb Stine, Mac Walter, Geoffrey Himes, and Peter Schmader at El Rancho Grande.  Up in Philly Johnny Brenda’s has a decent show with The Extraordinaires while over at t... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore there’s a heater going on over at Rams Head Live with the low down sound of The Black Keys.  If you’re in DC you can catch a taste of Baltimore with E. Joseph & The Phantom Heart over at the Black Cat.  He’ll be pe... more info

Guardian Music — For the past couple of years I have been delving into the work of the Black Keys, the Akron, Ohio duo whose back catalogue is pure rock'n'roll goodness. I'm pleased to report that lead singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach's forthcoming album Keep It Hid... more info