The Black Keys have claimed their eighth No. 1 spot on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart with their latest track, "Beautiful People (Stay High)." This single has rapidly ascended to the top, equaling the swift ascent of The Beatles' "Now and Then" from December 2023. It marks the duo's first chart-topping hit since "Wild Child" dominated in early 2022. This milestone places The Black Keys in a notable three-way tie for the fifth-most No. 1s in Adult Alternative Airplay's history, sharing the honor with major acts like Death Cab for Cutie and John Mayer, while U2 holds the record with 14 chart-toppers.
In addition to their Adult Alternative Airplay success, "Beautiful People" is gaining traction across other charts, climbing to No. 3 on Alternative Airplay and advancing to No. 26 on Mainstream Rock Airplay. The single is the leading track from their upcoming album, "Ohio Players," set for release on April 5. The Black Keys continue to make a significant impact in the rock and alternative music scenes, following the success of their 2022 album "Dropout Boogie," which debuted strongly on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart.