The Black Keys

El Camino album cover

Let's just say it's been one beautiful week so far in Iowa.  For some reason the weather seems to effect my music mood.  Needless to say, this week has been all about beautiful sounds.  I've been really into the Black Keys this week, specifically their most recent album: El Camino.  There is such a combination of sounds and rhythms on the album, it's easy to listen through multiple times and not get sick of it.  I had heard of them before, but never really gave them much of a listen until this album dropped.  It's a newer sound, and something I really dig.  The two man group is heavy and electric, yet inviting.  Honestly it's hard to explain without listening to.

Black Keys performing

Because this group is newer to me, I have not seen them in concert yet.  However I just learned this week that they will be at Coachella this year.  For those of you interested in live music, festivals are definitely a good scene to check out.  I have a group of friends known as the "Whomp Family" that travels the country going to festivals (which I recently became a part of) and Coachella may very well be one of our next adventures.
Enjoy the Black Keys and let your festival planning begin!
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