Black Keys sign with Nonesuch

Spankingly awesome blues-rockin' duo The Black Keys - who recently burnt the ears off this writer with a stunning ATP set - have put pen to paper on a US deal with Warner Music subsidiary Nonesuch Records, home to Wilco and David Byrne.

The Ohio-based duo were previously signed to Fat Possum in the States, but left the label last month. Drummer Patrick Carney told US website Pitchfork about their move:

"We were getting dicked around talking to labels. I feel bad because in the past couple of years, so many bands have signed to true major labels. Even Sub Pop - they're looking to sell records. Most indies now are trying to be majors."

The first fruit of this new relationship will ripen in time for a September release. Magic Potion is the album's name, and its eleven tracks can be yours to keep from September 11th.