It was 'gut instinct,' say The Black Keys about new album, Peaches!

NPR | By Henry Larson,

Emily Feng, Sarah Robbins

Published May 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM EDT

A conversation with eclectic rock duo, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of the The Black Keys, about the unique motivations behind the making of their new album, Peaches!

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