The Black Keys on New Album ‘Ohio Players,’ Collaborating With Juicy J & More | Billboard News

Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney reflect on their 20-year journey as The Black Keys. The duo elaborates on the various collaborations of their new album ‘Ohio Players,’ including Juicy J, Noel Gallagher from Oasis, Lil Noid and more. They also share some insight into their upcoming tour, what the fans can expect on the setlist and more!

Patrick Carney:

One night we were working here at Sunset and there’s a, there was, a very rare record that Dan wanted on eBay. 

Dan Auerbach:

I had been waiting a year and a half to get it. 

Patrick Carney:

He didn’t know that I knew that it was on eBay, and like, there was three minutes left, and it started jacking the price up. I was like watching him sweat because- 

Dan Auerbach:

He was behind me laughing. I didn’t know what he was laughing at and I was just freaking out because somebody else was bidding so heavy on this thing. I’ve been waiting like six days for this auction. 

Dan Auerbach:

Hey, I’m Dan.

Patrick Carney:

I’m Patrick, we’re The Black Keys and you’re watching Billboard News.

Lyndsey Havens:

Hey, I’m Lyndsey Havens for Billboard News. And we are here with the legendary hitmaking duo The Black Keys. What’s up, guys? 

Patrick Carney:

What’s up? How are you?

Lyndsey Havens:

Album came out just a few weeks ago, how are we feeling? 

Patrick Carney:

We’re stoked. We’re very happy with the album. We’re excited for the year ahead. 

Lyndsey Havens:

So this is your 12th album, obviously, a long road to get here. Do you have any rituals before you release an album at this point? Or does it all sort of feel the same?

Patrick Carney:

I heard that Chris Martin like … when he prepares to write, he likes to isolate himself and read all the bad reviews.

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