Jack White Releases New Songs G.O.D. and Derecho Demonico

Jack White Drops Surprise Double-Single Ahead of SNL Performance

The rocker released "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs" and "Derecho Demonico" on April 3 before his stint as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.

Marcus J. Delany

Apr 3, 2026, 12:25 AM PT · 1 min read

Jack White performing live — Photo: Bill Ebbesen / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Jack White released two new songs on Friday, April 3.
The tracks are titled "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs" and "Derecho Demonico."
Both songs are released under White’s own label, Third Man Records.
White will perform as the musical guest on SNL on April 4.
Billboard included the surprise tracks in its weekly Friday Music Guide.

Jack White is keeping fans on their toes with a sudden drop of brand-new music. On Friday, April 3, the multi-Grammy winner released a two-song digital single featuring the tracks "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs" and "Derecho Demonico." The surprise release, highlighted in Billboard's Friday Music Guide, comes via his own label, Third Man Records.

The timing is perfect for the rock icon, as the tracks arrived just 24 hours before his scheduled appearance on Saturday Night Live. White is set to take the stage as the musical guest for the April 4 episode of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show. This marks another high-energy moment for the artist following the success of his 2024 album, No Name.

Jack White Photo 2021 — Photo: David James Swanson / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

While the sudden release surprised many, it fits White’s recent pattern of unconventional rollouts. Fans can now stream both "G.O.D. And The Broken Ribs" and "Derecho Demonico" on major digital platforms as they prepare for his late-night television performance this weekend.