Chicago Tribune — Gwendolyn Brooks. Carol Moseley Braun. Mavis Staples. Michelle Obama. All, we are told, have been gussied up at the oldest black-owned beauty shop in Chicago, the life's work of two women from Mississippi who, like most of us, did not end up doing wh... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Staples thanks "the Good Lord" for the success in her life, for the music that has touched the souls of countless fans. more info

Consequence of Sound — "For us it’s a feeling of solidarity — to not feel powerless," says Win Butler. more info

Stereogum — Last week, Arcade Fire released a new song called "I Give You Power" featuring the legendary Mavis Staples, with proceeds going towards the American Civil Liberties Union, and today they've shared two alternate takes on the track: a "Broken Speaker M... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mavis Staples, Cyndi Lauper, Michael McDonald, Jackson Brown, Gary Clark Jr, Dr. John, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Warren Hynes, Marc Cohn, the Blind Boys of Alabama and more will all be performing at NYC's Beacon Theatre on March 9... Contin... more info

JamBase — The Beacon Theatre in New York will host the first-ever Love Rocks NYC! all-star charity concert. more info

Uncut — 'I Give You Power' is available to hear now 'I Give You Power' is available to hear now The post Arcade Fire unveil new song featuring Mavis Staples – listen appeared first on Uncut. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Except for the country rockers and talent-show contestants performing at Trump’s inaugural festivities, many musicians are wondering how they’re going to lift spirits in the midst of such a divisive presidency. Mavis Staples know... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Except for the country rockers and talent-show contestants performing at Trump’s inaugural festivities, many musicians are wondering how they’re going to lift spirits in the midst of such a divisive presidency. Mavis Staples know... more info

KEXP Seattle — The rollout of new Arcade Fire begins! And it truly couldn’t happen at a better time. Stream the single “I Give You Power” below, which features guest vocals from legendary vocalist and civil rights activist Mavis Staples. The track is a Tidal ... more info