The Black Keys Announce New Album 'Peaches!'

The band's 14th studio effort will arrive in May, featuring the single 'You Got to Lose'.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:47pm

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The Black Keys have announced their 14th studio album, titled 'Peaches!', set to be released on May 1. The album comes as a follow-up to 2025's 'No Rain, No Flowers' and features the recently released single 'You Got to Lose'. Frontman Dan Auerbach says the album was made during a difficult time as his father was battling esophageal cancer, and the band was just 'jamming' and 'screaming' to lift their spirits.

Why it matters

The Black Keys are one of the most acclaimed and successful rock acts of the past two decades, known for their bluesy, garage-rock sound. The announcement of a new album is always highly anticipated by their devoted fanbase, and 'Peaches!' is expected to continue the band's creative evolution while staying true to their signature style.

The details

The 14-track 'Peaches!' album was recorded by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, the duo that make up The Black Keys. Auerbach has described the album's creation as a raw, primal process, with the band simply 'jamming' and 'screaming' as a way to cope with his father's illness. The album's first single, 'You Got to Lose', has already been released with an accompanying music video.

  • The Black Keys announced the 'Peaches!' album on February 5, 2026.
  • The album is set to be released on May 1, 2026.
  • The band will be performing at the upcoming New Orleans Jazz Fest and Minnesota Yacht Club festival.

The players

The Black Keys

An American rock duo consisting of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, known for their bluesy, garage-rock sound and critical and commercial success over the past two decades.

Dan Auerbach

The lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of The Black Keys, who has described the 'Peaches!' album as a raw, primal process made during a difficult time as his father was battling cancer.

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What they’re 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.”

— Dan Auerbach, Frontman, The Black Keys (98online.com)

What’s next

The Black Keys are set to perform at the upcoming New Orleans Jazz Fest and Minnesota Yacht Club festival, where they will likely showcase songs from the new 'Peaches!' album.

The takeaway

The announcement of a new Black Keys album is always an exciting event for fans of the band's signature bluesy, garage-rock sound. 'Peaches!' promises to be a raw, primal record that reflects the band's personal struggles during its creation, further cementing The Black Keys' status as one of the most compelling and enduring rock acts of the modern era.