The Black Keys just pushed their gritty aesthetic into a new gear with the arrival of ‘Peaches!’ today. This collection hits the streets via Easy Eye Sound as a raw look at where Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney stand today. Alongside the record, they’ve debuted a music video for “She Does It Right.” You can watch it now to see the duo performing outside Memphis’s iconic Hernando’s Hideaway. It’s an immediate signal of where they’re heading creatively.
Energy is already high for this project. The lead single “You Got To Lose” held the top spot at Canadian Active Rock Radio for four straight weeks. It joins “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire” as an immediate staple in their massive catalog. These tracks prove that their knack for gritty, infectious blues rock remains untouched after two decades. The album lands with a raw urgency that highlights their ability to turn grit into essential rock.
This record feels more natural than anything they’ve done since their 2002 debut. It grew out of a heavy personal period for Auerbach during his father’s illness. Carney stepped in to ensure his lifelong friend had a creative outlet in the studio. They cranked the amps and tapped into something purely instinctive. It’s a 10-song set that prioritizes feeling over perfection.
Their obsessive record-collecting habit fueled the sound of ‘Peaches!’. The duo spent time digging for 45s to play at their famous Record Hang DJ parties. Some of those discoveries turned into the foundations for these new tracks. You can hear that archival energy in the jagged riffs and pummeling drum fills. It’s a deep dive into the musical archaeology that keeps them inspired.
The visual identity of the album keeps things in the family and the history books. Iconic photographer William Eggleston provided the cover art, following his work on ‘Delta Kream’. Michael Carney handled the art direction, returning to the style of their early Grammy-winning releases. This aesthetic choice mirrors the raw, unrefined spirit found inside the music.
The “PEACHES ‘N KREAM WORLD TOUR” is currently moving through North America. They’ve debuted a brand new live lineup that breathes fresh air into early favorites like “Busted.” Fans are seeing jammed-out versions of classic hits alongside the new material. Demand is so high that they’ve added a third show at the British Airways ARC in London this September.
They’re currently taking over New Orleans for Jazz Fest. After headlining the Gentilly Stage tonight, they’ll host a late-night Record Hang at Toulouse Theatre. It follows a special warm-up show at Red’s Lounge in Mississippi where they played with blues legends yesterday. This band lives for the stage and the deep history of the music they play.
Peaches! Tracklist:
“Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire”
“Stop Arguing Over Me”
“Who’s Been Foolin’ You”
“It’s a Dream”
“Tomorrow Night”
“You Got To Lose”
“Tell Me You Love Me”
“She Does It Right”
“Fireman Ring the Bell”
“Nobody But You Baby”
2026 Tour Dates:
5/1 New Orleans, LA at New Orleans Jazz Fest
5/3 Louisville, KY at The Louisville Palace Theater
5/4 Columbus, OH at Mershon Auditorium
5/5 Columbus, OH at Mershon Auditorium
5/7 Port Chester, NY at The Capitol Theatre
5/8 Niagara Falls, ON at Fallsview Casino Resort
5/9 Philadelphia, PA at Franklin Music Hall
5/11 Brooklyn, NY at Brooklyn Paramount
5/12 Brooklyn, NY at Brooklyn Paramount
5/27 Troutdale, OR at Edgefield Amphitheater
5/29 Carnation, WA at Remlinger Farms
5/30 Carnation, WA at Remlinger Farms
5/31 Vancouver, BC at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
6/3 Edmonton, AB at Rogers Place
6/5 Calgary, AB at Spruce Meadows
6/6 Calgary, AB at Spruce Meadows
6/8 Jackson, WY at Snow King Resort
6/9 Ogden, UT at Ogden Amphitheater
6/11 Stateline, NV at Harveys Lake Tahoe
6/12 Las Vegas, NV at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
6/13 Santa Barbara, CA at Santa Barbara Bowl
7/16 Chicago, IL at The Salt Shed
7/17 Saint Paul, MN at Minnesota Yacht Club Fest
7/19 Chesterfield, MO at The Factory
7/20 La Vista, NE at The Astro
7/21 Oklahoma City, OK at The Zoo Amphitheatre
7/23 Dallas, TX at Bomb Factory
7/24 Houston, TX at Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
7/25 New Braunfels, TX at Whitewater Amphitheatre
7/28 Clearwater, FL at Coachman Park
7/29 St Augustine, FL at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
7/30 North Charleston, SC at Firefly Distillery
8/1 Richmond, VA at Allianz Amphitheater
8/2 Pittsburgh, PA at Stage AE
8/4 Newport, KY at MegaCorp Pavilion
8/6 Nashville, TN at The Pinnacle
8/7 Nashville, TN at The Pinnacle
8/28 Paris, FR at Rock En Seine
8/29 Portsmouth, UK at Victorious Festival
8/31 London, UK at Eventim Apollo
9/1 London, UK at Brixton Academy
9/2 London, UK at British Airways ARC
9/4 Amsterdam, NL at AFAS
9/5 Amsterdam, NL at AFAS
9/6 Cologne, DE at Palladium
9/7 Bern, CH at Festhalle
9/9 Munich, DE at Zenith
9/10 Milan, IT at Alcatraz
9/13 Madrid, ES at Movistar Aena
10/10 Verona, NY at Turning Stone Resort & Casino
10/11 Portland, ME at Cross Insurance Arena
10/13 Moncton, NB at Avenir Centre
10/14 Halifax, NS at Scotiabank Centre
10/16 Laval, QC at Place Bell
10/17 Ottawa, ON at Canadian Tire Centre
10/18 Windsor, ON at Caesars Windsor