Stereogum — Will Ferrell and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith have long found themselves near the top of every celebrity-lookalike listicle, and last week, we learned the news that the two would stage a drum-off for charity on The Tonight Show. That drum... more info

Stereogum — It’s not surprising, of course, that the Roots were on The Tonight Show last night. They’re on The Tonight Show every night. But yesterday, the group released their expansive, experimental new album …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. And they mar... more info

Core News — If you like Gilles Peterson, this show from LeFtO should be right up your alley. This is fast becoming one of my favorite shows! “Opening spiritually with Lonnie Liston Smith, into a Left Brain remix for Earl Sweatshirt. New Max Graef from his grea... more info

Stereogum — The Roots recently released their new album …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin and now have a new stop-motion video for the track “Understand.” Stop-motion is so entertaining that the medium usually just sells itself, but creator Joe Baughman adds... more info

Stereogum — As house band on The Tonight Show, the Roots are in the odd position of having full and complete job security. That means they’re utterly free to turn their albums into art-rap excursions, which is exactly what they’re doing. Just like the band�... more info

Stereogum — tUnE-yArDs’ Nikki Nack came out this week, and last night Merrill Garbus and crew stopped by The Tonight Show to perform “Water Fountain” with the monster couch from the song’s Pee-wee’s Playhouse-inspired video. The Roots show up at the en... more info

ContactMusic — The Roots drummer Questlove is set to executive produce a music series for U.S. network Vh1.SoundClash will feature three musical acts performing... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — With their gig as Jimmy Fallon's musical accompaniment, you might forget The Roots are an actual band that make their own music and release records. And continue to do so. In fact The Roots will release their new album... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Elvis Costello at the Cap w/ The Roots in March (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) Elvis Costello, who recently did more shows with The Roots, will head out on another solo tour this June. That tour hits NYC for two... more info

Stereogum — The Roots will release their eleventh studio album And Then You Shoot Your Cousin next month. We’ve already heard “When The People Cheer” and now they’ve shared “Tomorrow,” featuring guest vocalist Raheem DeVaughn. Listen below. (via 1200... more info