Antimusic Rock — Rufus Wainwright shares 'Lost in the Stars (feat. Metropole Orkest),' the latest offering from his upcoming album I'm a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill more info

Magnet Magazine — For an artist whose studio albums have been so meticulously co-crafted with name-brand producers such as Jon Brion, Mark Ronson, Mitchell Froom, Marius de Vries and Pierre Marchand, Rufus Wainwright loves the live experience. Including his epically s... more info

Stereogum — A couple months ago, Chrissie Hynde — founder and sole permanent member of the Pretenders — announced a stacked duets album under her own name, featuring artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Brandon Flowers, Debbie Harry, Shirley Manson, and Alan... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Kurtis Blow released his self-titled debut album. Takin’ care of business. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post K... more info

Antimusic Rock — Rufus Wainwright and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra have lifted the curtain on I'm a Stranger Here Myself - Wainwright Does Weill more info

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