Patrick Carney, drummer of The Black Keys, shared insights about the band’s tour cancellation in an interview with SPIN. The band transformed this setback into an opportunity by creating new music.
“The fact we didn’t get to tour last year, we hated it. It sucks for us, sucks for the fans. Also, the circumstances were bullsh*t,” Carney said. “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.”
“When things were going really, really well for us, it was the hardest time, and I think that’s typically so for bands,” he continued. “When you’re flying high, the pressure’s high, egos are high – it’s a dangerous time. But every band I’ve liked for the most part, most of their careers were a struggle, whether it’s the Velvet Underground or the Stooges or whoever. Ultimately, all that stands at the end of time is the music, you know?”
The band’s unexpected downtime has yielded several significant career developments.
Chart-Topping Success
Data from Nonesuch Records revealed the band’s latest album ‘Ohio Players’ reached #1 on both Current Rock Album and Current Alternative Album charts in US sales.
The album’s success extended internationally. It secured top 20 positions across multiple global markets.
Trophy Edition Release
Nonesuch Records announced The Black Keys’ expansion with ‘Ohio Players (Trophy Edition).’ The new release features collaborations with Alice Cooper and Beck.
This expanded edition introduces ‘Mi Tormenta,’ the band’s first Spanish-language song. The release marks a new creative direction for the group.
International Tour Plans
The Black Keys will launch their International Players Tour in Latin America during the spring of 2025. This information comes directly from the band’s official website.
Fans have eagerly awaited live performances of the new material. The upcoming tour will particularly benefit markets where the band has recently achieved chart success.
