Stereogum — The Raconteurs, Jack White's band with Brendan Benson, just released Help Us Stranger , their first album in 11 years. In a new interview with The Irish Times , White cracked some jokes about why it took so long: "Well, when Brendan gave up alcohol... more info

Consequence of Sound — White blasts "trash 'music' cough 'journalism' sites" in a new statement posted to Instagram. Jack White says he was joking about using heroin, because no f*cking sh*t Alex Young more info

Nialler9 — The Detroit native has always remained distinct despite his many collaborative tendencies. more info

Consequence of Sound — Music's most famous Jacks recently crossed paths in Europe. Jack White and Jack Black finally meet Alex Young more info

Stereogum — For a solid decade, the Raconteurs, Jack White and Brendan Benson's swaggering rock band, were silent. But at the end of last year, the Raconteurs returned, releasing a surprise single that featured two new songs, "Sunday Driver" and "Now That You're... more info

Stereogum — The Hives are alive. Today, the Swedish garage-rockers are back with "I'm Alive," their first new song in four years. Produced by Barkmarket's Dave Sardy, the track will be featured on a double A-side 7" released by Jack White's Third Man Records thi... more info

Detroit Free Press — The rock musician donned a cap-and-gown for the first time in his life as he was bestowed a doctor of humane letters degree at the Fox Theatre.             more info

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Stereogum — Although he now calls Nashville home, Jack White was born and raised in Detroit. And now, WXYZ Detroit reports, Detroit's Wayne State University has given him an honorary doctorate for his dedication to the city and his contributions to the arts. He ... more info

Detroit Free Press — The rocker attended Wayne State for a semester in his teens, before breaking into international acclaim with the White Stripes.             more info