On Saturday, April 4, Jack White will perform for the sixth time on Saturday Night Live. What is even better is that he will play musical guest to Jack Black's host. If SNL ever had a must-watch episode, this would be the one.
The question, as far as White is concerned, is which songs he will do. Something from his most recent record, 2024's No Name? Or perhaps one or both of the singles he dropped on Good Friday, just two days before his SNL appearance.
How good are his latest songs? If you are a devotee of Jack White's, you will find them quite good. If you aren't already a fan, the new tracks might help you become one.
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"G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs"
If you listened to this tune and "Archbishop Harold Hlmes" at the beginning, you might think you are in for a remix of one to another. That doesn't make the beginning of the newer song bad, though. It's still bass-heavy, bumpy rock, and in a way, all Jack White fans will love (and should).
The tune changes 30 seconds in, and we know we are back on the right track. Plus, the lyrics are obviously influenced by the Adam and Eve story, quite fitting for Easter weekend. The pair, as White reminds them, just need to remember that they aren't brother and sister but meant to conceive humanity, for better or worse.
The song isn't a far fall from most of what Jack White has done over the last many years in his solo career. In other words, you will get blues-heavy rock, pristinely produced, with a bit of rappy vocals.
"Derecho Demonico"
As opposed to the previous tune, this one is more stomp rock with heavy fuzz. White has never been afraid to borrow from his 1970s guitar heroes, or, in this case, a bit of MC5, and that is for the betterment of the listener.
The guitarist plays with the feedback, turning the noise into a swirl of delight that few artists do in 2026. He would be huge five decades ago, and his audience now is often rewarded for their devotion. Jack White isn't suddenly going to make a jazz-only record, though he likely could turn that into a gem, too.
The song is intentionally messy, and the lyrics are foggy. It's fun, loud, hard rock, and it's cathartic. Will he play either of the above tunes on Saturday Night Live? Let's hope for both.
White also has a slew of European tour dates later in 2026, too. If you are interested in going, here are the dates:
- 05-30 Sigulda, Latvia - Sigulda Castle
- 06-01 Warsaw, Poland - Klub Stodola
- 06-02 Krakow, Poland - Klub Studio
- 06-04 Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
- 06-05 Hamburg, Germany - Georg Elser Halle
- 06-06 Aarhus, Denmark - Northside Festival
- 06-08 Malmo, Sweden - Slagthuset
- 06-09 Stockholm, Sweden - Grona Lund
- 06-10 Gothenburg, Sweden - Liseberg
- 06-12 Beekse Bergen, Netherlands - Best Kept Secret Festival
- 06-13 Paris, France - L’Olympia
- 06-14 Paris, France - L’Olympia
- 06-16 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
- 06-17 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
- 06-18 Lyon, France - Les Nuits de Fourvière
- 06-19 Lido di Camaiore, Italy - La Prima Estate
- 06-21 Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy - Arena Alpe Adria
- 06-22 Zagreb, Croatia - INMusic Festival