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Ratatat comes back, Rihanna songwriter Bibi Bourelly's debut, a #TBT by Common and more in this week's music round-up

Common feat. Mary J Blige: Come Close Our #TBT this week, taking us back to 2002, is “Come Close,” Common’s gentle serenade for true love featuring R&B queen Mary J. Blige. Both artists—along with No Doubt, Usher, Fall Out Boy, and even a couple of K-Pop stars—donated their time to perform for free at this past weekend’s Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day, which took place …

Ratatat: Cream on Chrome

Experimental duo Ratatat performed live for the first time in four years this past weekend at Coachella, where they also debuted the new track “Cream on Chrome” to those dancing in the Sahara Tent. The rest of the world can hear the studio version through a low-key music video showcasing an interactive light installation. The instrumental track is classic Ratatat; with melodic electric guitar lines …