The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney has announced Akron, Ohio, the debut album from his new band Sad Planets. The group consists of Carney and John Petkovic (Death of Samantha, Sweet Apple, Guided by Voices, Cobra Verde). Petkovic sings, while Carney “plays drums at times, but also adds Enoesque synthesizers and other instruments to the mix,” according to a press release. J Mascis makes a guest appearance as well. Akron, Ohio arrives April 19 via Tee Pee. Listen to the album track “Not of This World” below.
The Black Keys’ last album Turn Blue was released in 2014. Last year saw Carney produce Calvin Johnson’s most recent album A Wonderful Beast.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Akron, Ohio is out April 5. Sad Planets’ debut is out April 19.
