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Black Keys drop new single and video for ‘Lonely Boy’

By Randall Roberts
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If you’re just getting going this morning and you feel like dancing, well, you’ve come to the right place. The pride of Akron, Ohio, the Black Keys, have just released their new single, ‘Lonely Boy,’ and it’s as sturdy and catchy as any rock song you’ll hear this year. Like the rest of the duo’s forthcoming album for Nonesuch, ‘El Camino,’ which comes out on Dec. 6, ‘Lonely Boy’ was produced by Dangermouse.

Click through to check out the new video, which should prompt a little early morning shuffling.

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-- Randall Roberts

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Randall Roberts

Former staff writer Randall Roberts covered Los Angeles music culture for the Los Angeles Times. He had served various roles since arriving at The Times in 2010, including music editor and pop music critic. As a staff writer, he explored the layered history of L.A. music, from Rosecrans and Sunset to Ventura Boulevard and beyond. His 2020 project on the early Southern California phonograph industry helped identify the first-ever commercial recording made in Los Angeles.

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