The Black Keys sympathise with Lana Del Rey over backlash

The Black Keys have said that they "honestly feel bad" for the backlash against Lana Del Rey.

Speaking to MTV, the El Camino rockers suggested that the 'Born To Die' singer's overnight success could be short-lived.



Guitarist Dan Auerbach said: "On some level, we've seen that Lana Del Rey thing since we first started, like, all of a sudden this new band would be headlining festivals.

"And we're like, 'Wait, how did they get that? We've been here for two, three, four, five years and we're still working our way up'. But then they're gone. Just as quickly as they get up there, they disappear."

Drummer Patrick Carney added: "It's different for everybody. It took us a really long time to get on Saturday Night Live, and it took her a shorter amount of time.

"But I honestly feel bad for a lot of bands that are starting out with the way things are… The trends kind of flip over so fast - something's cool and not cool and it all happens within two to three months."

Del Rey's SNL appearance prompted a negative reaction from some critics, including celebrity Juliette Lewis.

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