Stereogum — Dove Ellis is a name you should know. The Irish singer-songwriter is opening for Geese in North America this fall, and his music fits right in alongside Cameron Winter and friends. There’s some of Winter’s abrasive warble in new single “To T... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold. Clap your hands, everybody. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Cre... more info

Stereogum — The New York-based singer-songwriter Margaret Glapsy released her most recent album Echo The Diamond , and she followed it last year with her EP The Sun Doesn’t Think . Next month,. Glaspy will release another EP called The Golden Heart Protec... more info

Obscure Sound — A soulful, heart-aching immersion takes hold on “Hungry Ghost,” a track from Phellotape that enamors in its mixture of melodic vocals, brass-y suaveness, and gorgeous string infusions. Comprising Alice Phelps and Tom Twemlow, the UK-based infuse ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Rufus Wainwright. Oh, what a world. Photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our classic Q&A with Rufus: The post Happy Birthday Rufus Wainwright appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Suzanne Vega. Tried and true. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Happy Birthday Su... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Judy Garland. Miss Show Business. Read our Q&A with Garland obsessive Rufus Wainwright: The post Happy Birthday Judy Garland appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Antimusic Rock — Rufus Wainwright announces an original West End cast recording of John Cassavetes' Opening Night and release concert more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album. Scattering like light. Read our Sound Check on eponymous debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Suza... more info

Antimusic Rock — Nathaniel Rateliff and Rufus Wainwright the Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 7 Concert more info