As we reported yesterday, a mini-kerfuffle sprouted between beloved children's entertainer Raffi Cavoukian and A.C. Newman of the New Pornographers, when Raffi tweeted that he "strongly objects" to the New Pornographers' band name. As reported by Pitchfork, Cavoukian has now squashed the beef and apologized in a message to Newman:

"In a fleeting moment I reacted to a word, which I wrote about in my book Lightweb Darkweb. My Tweet was without context, on a gig night, Not cool. I apologize, Meant no disrespect to the band, its music, or its fans. RC."

Chvrches release teaser for new "Down Side of Me" Video

Kristen Stewart has directed a video for a new version of the Chvrches' track, "Down Side of Me," from their Every Open Eye album. The video was produced as a collaboration for the benefit compilation, "7-inches for Planned Parenthood" and will be released in full on April 28. See the preview below. (SPIN)

Alt-J perform with "The Roots" on "Fallon"

On Tuesday night's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Alt-J (with an assist from the Roots) performed "In Cold Blood," from their forthcoming album, Relaxer. The new album comes out June 2 on Canvasback Music. (Pitchfork)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCaskOv2XE0

Mac DeMarco and the Flaming Lips hit the road together

It was announced on Tuesday that Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco will be co-headlining an eight-city trek with the Flaming Lips — DeMarco supporting his forthcoming album, This Old Dog, and the Lips touring behind Oczy Mlody. The tour kicks off Sept. 17 at the Myth in Maplewood, Minn., with additional stops in Milwaukee, Houston, Austin, and more. (Consequence of Sound)

New anti-Trump anthem from Bruce Springsteen

A new protest anthem against the Trump administration has been released by Bruce Springsteen — "That's What Makes Us Great." The scathing tune is a duet with former Iron City Houserockers leader, Joe Grushecky (whom The Boss has collaborated with in the past), and criticizes Trump's stance on immigration and "alternative facts." "I had this song, and Bruce and I had been talking," Grushecky said in a recent interview. "I sent it to him and he liked it. I said, 'What do you think about singing on it?' He gave it the Bruce treatment." The song is available for purchase on Grushecky's website. (Consequence of Sound)

New collaboration between Lana Del Rey and the Weeknd

This week, Lana Del Rey released "Lust for Life" — the title track from her new album. The song is a collaboration with the Weeknd who recently posted about the joint effort on his Instagram, "Thank you for letting me be a part of this. Also an honor to be the first feature on your discography!" (Pitchfork)