Recommended Artist: The Black Keys

After last night's appearance on Saturday Night Live with host Jim Carrey, a lot of people are waking up wondering, "Who are The Black Keys?".

The Black Keys is a Blues Rock band out of Akron, Ohio. Their sixth album, Brothers, was released on May 18, 2010.

But beyond the facts and stories provided on their official web site and Wikipedia page, this band is just what music needed. Beyond all of the self proclaimed geniuses out there (is that a word?), the black keys take an approach to music that totally encompasses the individuality of personality. Their lyrics are thought provoking, combined with a sultry blues rock which gives a peephole to their innermost thoughts and feelings. It is that which gives a refreshing change to the current library of this guy's playlist. Not trashy, or pop in any way, shape or form. Just a band talking about the experiences that all people have had.

The Black Keys Official YouTube Channel