It’s official: The Black Keys have announced a new album! The beloved alternative rock band will release their 14th studio album, titled *Peaches!*, on May 1. This album follows their 2025 release, *No Rain, No Flowers*.
To get fans excited, the band has dropped a new single along with a music video, which you can check out on YouTube. Frontman Dan Auerbach shared some insights about the album, saying, “We weren’t making a record. We were just jamming, like this is for us. Really primal, in a moment when all the nerves were raw, just kinda screaming.”
Auerbach also revealed that the album was created during a tough time when his father was battling esophageal cancer. “We were going through a lot, trying to lift our spirits,” he explained. “I think my dad getting sick made me not give a … and just wanna scream for a bit.”
The Black Keys are a testament to the enduring spirit of alternative rock. While many genres have become more polished and commercial, Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney stick to their roots. They focus on raw riffs, solid beats, and the space between notes, proving that rock doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful.
What keeps alternative rock alive is consistency, and The Black Keys deliver that with every album. They connect with both older fans who love garage rock and blues, and younger listeners who crave authenticity. In a genre often declared dead, The Black Keys continue to thrive, reminding us why alternative rock matters: to feel something and move to the music.
