Wednesday, April 14, 2010

THE BLACK KEYS RELEASE EXCLUSIVE DELUXE EDITION OF BROTHERS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY BEGINNING APRIL 13


“…earth-shaking…”—New Yorker

The Black Keys new album, Brothers, will be released May 18 on Nonesuch Records. In advance of the album’s release, fans may pre-order alimited-edition collectible hardbound book/deluxe edition of Brothers, available online only via the band’s website: www.theblackkeys.com. The special package is available for pre-order beginning April 13.

The 56-page hardbound book includes never-before-seen live photos, intimate backstage and studio shots of The Black Keys, and the full Brothersalbum on CD. The deluxe package also includes MP3 downloads of the new songs “Tighten Up” and “Next Girl” delivered to fans instantly and a digital download of the full album on May 18. An exclusive 9 ¾” x 6 ½” lithograph of The Black Keys will also be included, with a limited number signed by the band.

As previously announced, The Black Keys are touring in support of Brothers this spring and summer, including an opening slot for Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden on May 20, as well as performances on the Late Show with David Letterman on May 25 and Late Night with Jimmy Fallonon May 26. The band is also playing two dates at Central Park’s SummerStage in New York City on July 27 and 28, the first of which has already sold out. Please see reverse for complete tour dates.


THE BLACK KEYS TOUR DATES
*with Mondo Drag
†with Brian Olive
§with The Morning Benders

April 8 University of Iowa Memorial Iowa City, IA*

April 10 Yuri’s Night Bay Area 2010 San Francisco, CA

April 17 Wanee Music Festival Live Oak, FL

April 18 The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater Miami, FL†

April 19 The House of Blues Orlando, FL†

May 20 Madison Square Garden New York, NY

May 25 “Late Show with David Letterman” New York, NY

May 26 “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” New York, NY

June 2 The Depot Salt Lake City, UT†

June 3 The Fillmore Denver, CO†

June 4 The Crossroads Kansas City, MO†

June 8 First Ave Minneapolis, MN†

June 9 First Ave Minneapolis, MN†

June 10 The Pagaent St. Louis, MO†

June 11 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN

July 27 Central Park SummerStage New York, NY§

July 28 Central Park SummerStage New York, NY§

BROTHERS FULL TRACK LIST
1. “Everlasting Light”
2. “Next Girl”
3. “Tighten Up”
4. “Howlin’ For You”
5. “She’s Long Gone”
6. “Black Mud”
7. “The Only One”
8. “Too Afraid To Love You”
9. “Ten Cent Pistol”
10. “Sinister Kid”
11. “The Go Getter”
12. “I’m Not The One”
13. “Unknown Brother”
14. “Never Gonna Give You Up”
15. “These Days”