The Black Keys Prank Call Record Labels, Pose as New Age Band | News | Pitchfork
The Black Keys included a nifty Easter Egg in the video for "Fever", which they released a few days ago. Calling the phone number shown on the screen (or clicking on the link embedded in the number) takes you to an audio recording of Patrick Carney prank calling their label, Nonesuch, while posing as Quartzazium, "a New Age artist from Rhode Island" trying to get signed.
In the call, Carney says that someone from Atlantic told him to schedule an audition with Nonesuch. (Nonesuch and Atlantic are both owned by Warner Music Group.) "He said our music lacked edge, but that you people would appreciate it," Carney says. Lots of giggling can be heard in the background. When the Nonesuch employee asks him who set it up, Carney defers and says, "I will hold you personally responsible if we’re not on the security list." Later: "So, we’re looking for a four album deal."
Of course, Nonesuch are already releasing the band's newest album, Turn Blue, on May 13.
The Black Keys included a nifty Easter Egg in the video for "Fever", which they released a few days ago. Calling the phone number shown on the screen (or clicking on the link embedded in the number) takes you to an audio recording of Patrick Carney prank calling their label, Nonesuch, while posing as Quartzazium, "a New Age artist from Rhode Island" trying to get signed.
In the call, Carney says that someone from Atlantic told him to schedule an audition with Nonesuch. (Nonesuch and Atlantic are both owned by Warner Music Group.) "He said our music lacked edge, but that you people would appreciate it," Carney says. Lots of giggling can be heard in the background. When the Nonesuch employee asks him who set it up, Carney defers and says, "I will hold you personally responsible if we’re not on the security list." Later: "So, we’re looking for a four album deal."
Of course, Nonesuch are already releasing the band's newest album, Turn Blue, on May 13.
