The Rolling Stones have announced a new album, their first studio release in over ten years. Blue & Lonesome, out Dec. 2, will consist entirely of covers of classic blues songs, with a guest appearance by Eric Clapton on two tracks. (Rolling Stone)

Speaking of covers, take a listen to J Mascis play...Elliot Smith? It's true: the Dinosaur Jr. leader has covered "Waltz #2 (XO)" for an upcoming tribute compilation. Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliot Smith drops Oct. 14 with contributions from Yuck, Julien Baker, and more. Hear it at Rolling Stone.

John Legend has also announced a new album, though he hasn't made us wait ten years for it. Darkness & Light, to be released "soon," features collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes), Miguel, and more. (Billboard)

Amber Coffman (Dirty Projectors) will make her solo debut with City of No Reply. The album's release date is TBD, but in the meantime, Coffman has shared a video for lead single "All to Myself." (Rolling Stone)

Today's political news

Incensed at Donald Trump having used their song "Seven Nation Army" in a campaign video, the White Stripes are fighting the Republican Presidential nominee with shirts that play on the title of one of their most popular songs. (Billboard)

At a benefit concert by U2 on Wednesday night, Bono "debated" Trump, responding onstage to taped quotes from the GOP nominee. "Everyone who loves the idea of America," argued Bono, will object to Trump's proposed Mexican border wall. (Billboard)

Today's new videos

Bon Iver have released a new lyric video for their 22, A Million song "00000 Million." (Rolling Stone)

Black Francis makes his debut as a director with a video for "Um Chagga Lagga," a song that appears on the new Pixies album Head Carrier. (Rolling Stone)