The Black Keys Announce New Album 'Peaches!'

Listen to lead single 'You Got to Lose' from the band's 14th studio effort.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:55pm

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The Black Keys have announced their 14th studio album, titled 'Peaches!', set for release on May 1. The album follows 2025's 'No Rain, No Flowers' and features the lead single 'You Got to Lose', which is available now with an accompanying music video. Frontman Dan Auerbach says the album was made during a difficult time as his father was battling 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 stripped-down, blues-influenced sound. The announcement of a new album is always highly anticipated by their devoted fanbase and the music industry at large.

The details

Peaches! will be the 14th studio album from The Black Keys. It features 10 new tracks, including the lead single 'You Got to Lose'. Auerbach says the album was made during a period when the band was just 'jamming' and 'screaming' as a way to cope with his father's illness. The album artwork features a peach motif.

  • The Black Keys announced the new album 'Peaches!' on February 5, 2026.
  • The album is set for release on May 1, 2026.
  • The lead single 'You Got to Lose' was released alongside the album announcement.

The players

The Black Keys

An American rock duo consisting of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums). They are known for their stripped-down, blues-influenced sound and have achieved widespread critical and commercial success over the past two decades.

Dan Auerbach

The lead vocalist and guitarist of The Black Keys. He says the new album 'Peaches!' was 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 (95xlive.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

The announcement of a new Black Keys album is always a highly anticipated event in the music world. This latest effort, 'Peaches!', was created during a difficult personal time for the band, but it seems to have resulted in a raw, primal sound that will likely resonate with their loyal fanbase.