Consequence Of Sound — The Roots' "Hip-Hop Is the Love of My Life Tour" kicks off in June. The Roots Announce 2024 Tour Dates with Arrested Development and Digable Planets Jo Vito more info

Aquarium Drunkard — As Aquarium Drunkard recently reported, ambient appears to be the shape of jazz to come. The newest new thing is cross-pollinating with electronics and minimalism, new age and drone. But even these currents have a history. We dove deep into our favor... more info

Stereogum — Sometimes Jimmy Fallon joins the Roots, who are The Tonight Show‘s house band, for a song performed on classroom instruments with famous guests. In 2019, Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey teamed up with them for an idiosyncratic performance of “... more info

Consequence Of Sound — OG Ghostbusters Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson appeared on The Tonight Show on Friday night to promote the forthcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The real highlight, however, came when the pair joined up with Fallon, The Roots, and and the man himsel... more info

DJmag — The new book, put together with author Ben Greenman, explores "the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop" more info

JamBase — The Roots tapped André 3000, Lil Wayne, Nas and more for Roots Picnic 2024, returning to Philadelphia in June. more info

Stereogum — On Monday, the Roots Picnic 2024 lineup was announced, featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monét, and more. Sexyy Red was also a part of the roster, which prompted backlash. The Roots’ Questlove, though, has come to her defen... more info

Stereogum — The Roots have announced their lineup for the 2024 edition of their annual Roots Picnic, which will take place at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 1 and 2. Lil Wayne will serve as one of its headliners, with a special set celebrating the mus... more info

Stereogum — Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 dance-pop jam “Murder On The Dancefloor” was a big UK hit, but it only recently became something other than a niche favorite in the US. Thanks to the naked dance scene at the end of Saltburn and the TikTok videos t... more info

JamBase — Dinosaur Jr. covered Neil Young with The Roots guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas at Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg. more info