During the April 4 episode of Saturday Night Live, Jack White returned as musical guest and used the national TV spot to debut two fresh songs, Derecho Demonico and G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs. The appearance marked his sixth time on the show and gave both tracks their first major live showcase just days after their release.
The performances arrived as White stepped back into the spotlight with his first new music since 2024. Backed by his longtime band, he leaned into the raw, bluesy garage-rock sound that has defined much of his solo work, with sharp guitar lines, pounding rhythm, and a restless energy that carried through both songs.
Derecho Demonico came across as tense and driving, while G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs pushed into a heavier, more dramatic mood. Together, the songs offered two different shades of the same return: urgent, loud, and fully committed to the stripped-down style White has continued to refine over the years.
