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Just one cover of Richard Hell and the Voidoids’ classic “Blank Generation” is enough to make any punk fan go wild. Well, on Friday (May 29), the Raconteurs gave us two. The live and studio versions of Jack White and company’s jab at the 1977 track decorated the Detroit band’s first Spotify-exclusive live EP. Their latest project, recorded at Jimi Hendrix’s legendary Electric Lady Studios in New York City, features nine tracks from the rockers, most of which serve as fan favorites. Original Voidoids guitarist Ivan Julian joined the band for the Hell cover. “I’ve always loved that guitar part and never really sat down and exactly figured out what he’s doing,” Jack White said in a statement. “How amazing for Ivan to show up and show us how to do it.” The EP also includes performances of...

After less than a year since announcing their last live release, the Raconteurs will return this Friday (May 29) with Live at Electric Lady, a Spotify-exclusive EP paired with an hour-long documentary of the same name.  The project sees the band jamming at the venerable Electric Lady Studios in New York City. The studio has been a musical home to acts like the Clash, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, U2, Frank Ocean, Run the Jewels and more, with nearly 50 years of music history under its belt. The band — consisting of vocalists and guitarists Brendan Benson, Jack White, bassist Jack Lawrence and drummer Patrick Keeler — announced the project today via their Facebook page, with a minute-long trailer featuring filmmaker Jim Jarmusch showcasing what’s to come. The group’s last studio albu...