Episode #1354
The Black Keys
Books mentioned
The Myth of Sisyphus
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Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys discuss their Akron roots, unusual creative partnership, and rise to success without early mainstream recognition. They examine touring pressures, performance anxiety, music discovery, streaming economics, label practices, festival culture, and the declining infrastructure and economic conditions affecting musicians and their audiences.
What they talked about
- The Black Keys' early recording setup
- Patrick Carney's panic attack experience
- Critique of the music industry and streaming
- Art Institute of Pittsburgh scam story
- Lil Wayne's festival performance
- Simulation theory discussion
- Jack Dorsey's Twitter hack speculation
- Advice on starting a podcast
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