JamBase — Arcade Fire have returned with new music in the form of the single “I Give You Power” featuring legendary singer Mavis Staples. more info

Stereogum — Arcade Fire just released a surprise new song called "I Give You Power," which features the legendary singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples. This is the first recording we've heard from the band since 2013's Reflektor . Arcade Fire tweeted ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Arcade Fire have been promising a new album for this year and now a new single is officially out. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Mavis Staples guests on the band's first new recording in four years. more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus: Modest Mouse, The Roots, Band of Horses, Mavis Staples, House of Pain, and more. more info

JamBase — Eagles and James Taylor were also among those receiving the distinguished award. more info

Stereogum — The 39th annual Kennedy Center Honors took place earlier this month in Washington, DC and aired last night on CBS, hosted by Stephen Colbert. Among the honorees were Al Pacino, pianist Martha Argerich, and three pop music greats -- the Eagles, Mavis ... more info

New York Times — “That was the most beautiful thing that could’ve happened for me,” Ms. Staples said of her lifetime achievement award at the Kennedy Center Honors. more info

Chicago Tribune — Nathaniel Rateliff channeled one Chicago music legend and invited another onstage at a retro-themed show Wednesday at a packed Chicago Theatre. Shortly into his set, the vocalist acknowledged the importance of opener Mavis Staples before bringing the... more info

JamBase — President Barack Obama honored several renowned musicians last night in Washington D.C. more info