ContactMusic — Rufus Wainwright is enjoying writing pop records again. The pianist singer-songwriter worked on his opera 'Prima Donna' throughout much of 2007 to 2009 but... more info

Guardian Music — Rufus and Martha Wainwright to sing in a tribute concert for their mother as part of festival curated by Richard ThompsonThis year's Meltdown festival in London will feature a tribute to the late Kate McGarrigle, lead by the folk singer's musical off... more info

NME — Bill includes tribute to Wainwright's mum Kate McGarrigle more info

Allmusic Blog — The three Shakespearean sonnets that appear on Rufus Wainwright’s newest album, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, are only the beginning of the singer’s Bard-related projects. Wainwright plans on setting two more sonnets to music, thus complet... more info

Guardian Music — Fans of literate pop songcraft will enjoy this Irish singer's dark tales of obsession and the horror of tediumHometown: Dublin.The lineup: Conor J O'Brien (vocals, guitar), Cormac Curran (piano, organ), Tommy McLaughlin (guitar), Danny Snow (bass), D... more info

Perez Hilton — The man who never wanted to settle down is now joining to struggle to marry his partner of 5 years Jorn WeisBrodt! Musician Rufus Wainwright explains his new stance on gay marriage: "I have been with Jorn for five years and he's the light of my lif... more info

DrownedInSound — There are many ways to introduce you to one of the greatest songwriters of modern times but perhaps the easiest is to listen to this playlist we've concocted, featuring some of his finest moments to date. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.c... more info

DrownedInSound — How Rufus Wainwright jumped in at the deep end and wrote an opera about... opera. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — To celebrate the release of Rufus Wainwright's new album, All Days Are Night: Songs For Lulu, we got some DiS writers to guide you through a selection of their favourites from Rufus' back catalogue. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com ... more info

DrownedInSound — There’s a very tangible emotional weight present in the recording of these songs. You can almost sense the perspiration on his brow as his hands reposition on the polished ivory, the shifting of bodyweight as his feet recoil from the pedals. ... more info