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Music

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Death Cab for Cutie Performs “Stone Over Water” on The Daily Show

Oct 20, 2026

The clip from The Daily Show features host Michael Kosta introducing the band Death Cab for Cutie, who then perform their song “Stone Over Water” live in the studio. The performance includes the full track with lead vocals by Ben Gibbard, accompanied by the band. The song comes from their eleventh studio album I Built You a Tower, released June 5, 2026 on Anti- Records. The broadcast uses no on-screen graphics or external sourcing, relying on the live musical delivery. Ben Gibbard appears as both performer and interview guest in the full episode. The throughline is promotion of the new album, which has seen commercial success with the single topping Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart.

▶ Source: The Daily Show

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Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean perform full 'The Score' at Diaspora Calling! UK debut

Aug 8, 2026

The AP video reports on the UK debut of Lauryn Hill's Diaspora Calling! festival at Milton Keynes National Bowl on August 7, 2026. It features Hill and Wyclef Jean performing the Fugees' landmark 1996 album The Score in its entirety to mark the 30th anniversary, alongside other artists including Erykah Badu. The clip interweaves short performance audio with attendee interviews highlighting personal connections to the artists and album. Sourcing relies on direct footage from the event and vox-pop interviews with fans; no named experts or anonymous sources. A related AP Q&A with Hill provides deeper context on the festival's themes of healing, unity, and diaspora. The throughline emphasizes music as a force for community in challenging times.

▶ Source: Associated Press