Stereogum — There's already been at least one star-studded benefit to aid those in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. And tonight, musicians including Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, and James Taylor are coming together for Texas Strong: Harvey Can't Mess With Texas... more info

JamBase — Bassist Reed Mathis will round up his musical friends for a jammy tribute to Paul Simon this Friday night. more info

Chorus.fm — Coldplay’s Chris Martin performed “Hymns for the Weekend” and a cover of Paul Simon’s “Graceland” for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. more info

Stereogum — Chris Martin guested on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and performed a cover of Paul Simon's "Graceland." The Coldplay frontman brought in a horn section and backing vocalists to give the rendition some of the heft heard on the original version. Watch bel... more info

Stereogum — Edie Brickell and Paul Simon have pledged to donate $1 million dollars towards the relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to a press release, their money will go to help smaller towns in the area surrounding Houston, with med... more info

Obscure Sound — California-based Alex Siegel impressed this past May with the beautiful track “Good Leg“, recalling the likes of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens in its breezy melodies and easy-going pace. Siegel crafts a timeless-sounding vein of folk that incorporat... more info

Chorus.fm — Lorde and Jack Antonoff covered Paul Simon’s “Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard” at the Outside Lands festival over the weekend. more info

Stereogum — Did you know Lorde sampled Paul Simon on Melodrama ? It's true! Upon the album's release she tweeted that Simon's voice, excerpted from a Graceland documentary, can be heard at the start of "Loveless" asking "What is this tape?" And now Lorde and Me... more info

JamBase — Watch Old Shoe perform Paul Simon's 'Graceland' in its entirety plus cover Phish and play originals at Shoe Fest '16. more info

New York Times — Mr. Collings’s company made guitars for Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Joni Mitchell, Eddie Van Halen, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, Bill Frisell and Emmylou Harris. more info