The Arcs is an American garage rock band formed by Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and vocalist of the Black Keys. Auerbach announced this side project after performing on the Governors Ball in 2015. The group's first album, Yours, Dreamily, was released on September 4, 2015. Members include Leon Michels, Nick Movshon, Homer Steinweiss, Richard Swift, and Kenny Vaughan along with contributions from Mariachi Flor de Toloache. 　　The Arcs performed at the 2016 Coachella Festival. In 2016, the band performed at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. for Senator Bernie Sanders. Sanders noted that The Arcs, who are known for their political activism, are "super dope."