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The Black Keys: Streaming ‘El Camino’ Not Feasible

The Black Keys have explained their decision to keep their latest album off streaming sites like Spotify.

Posted 14th December 2011, 4:30pm in News, by DIY News Desk
The Black Keys The Black Keys have explained their decision to keep their latest album off streaming sites like Spotify.

Speaking to VH1, drummer Patrick Carney said: "[Streaming services] are becoming more popular, but it still isn't at a point where you're able to replace royalties from record sales with the royalties from streams. For a band that makes a living selling music, it's not at a point where it's feasible for us."

However, a representative of Rdio told Bloomberg the service was hopeful of having 'El Camino' listed "soon".
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