The Black Keys Release 13th Album No Rain No Flowers, Launch North America Tour

The Black Keys have released their 13th studio album, No Rain, No Flowers, marking a stylistic shift toward a groove-oriented, dance-floor-friendly sound that moves beyond their earlier blues-rock roots. Following the controversy and cancellation of their 2024 North American tour, the duo, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, changed management and collaborated with elite songwriters like Daniel Tashian, Rick Nowels, and Scott Storch to craft an album that blends rawness with commercial appeal. The album opens with the optimistic title track co-written by Nowels and includes funk and retro-R&B influences, showcasing the band’s expanded musical horizons gained from hosting their own club nights. They have resumed touring with the No Rain, No Flowers Tour, performing across North America, including a recent stop in Springfield. The band also recently performed songs from the album on CBS Saturday Morning, highlighting tracks like the title song and “Man On A Mission” alongside a classic hit, “Lonely Boy.” Overall, No Rain, No Flowers represents both a creative rebirth and a return to form for The Black Keys amid challenges in their career.