Guardian Music — Barbican, London"I love that tonight is the night for technical difficulties," says Joan Wasser in an impish whisper. "This is so exciting." Wasser, the striking face and stunning voice behind Joan as Police Woman, has played the Barbican before with... more info

Gigwise — On their new albums... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Samantha Moranville Jonathan Spottiswoode is a musical tightrope walker, hovering between styles without a safety net. His latest effort is piano driven solo album and a new record under the Spottiswoode & His Enemies banner drops in 2011. P... more info

Guardian Music — Linda Thompson recalls the extraordinary musical talent and wit of her friend, the Canadian musician Kate McGarrigle, who died of cancer on 18 January, aged 63.Must buy a McDonald's franchise… that was my initial thought on hearing Kate and Anna Mc... more info

From Mato, From London — Villagers Dublin (IRL) Cantautor con presupuesto, Conor J. O’Brien ha hecho un disco de acústica condecorada de pianos y cuerdas. Íntimo y personal, susurrado al oído y emocionante a la vez. Te gustarán si te gustan Neil Young, Elliott Smith, T... more info

Starpulse — On December 6th at 8PM, Rufus Wainwright gave a concert at Carnegie Hall for the first time since his heralded tribute to Judy Garland’s legendary 1961 comeback performance. That’s over four years ... more info

Pop Candy — Hey, guys! Good to see you on this Tuesday morning -- it was also good to see you last night, when we chatted about spiffy gifts to give (and ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — New Pornographer Neko Case @ T5 (more by Greg Christman) today in NYC * Whiplash @ UCB * Chicha Libre @ Barbes * Yo La Tengo & ?? @ Maxwell's * Rufus Wainwright @ Carnegie Hall * Diamond Rings, Austra... more info

The Independent — Rufus Wainwright is to become the first pop artist to take upresidency at the Royal Opera House in London. more info

NME — Singer to perform five shows at venue next summer more info