My Old Kentucky — Many of Alexa Woodward's banjo-driven folk songs slowly slink like fog down from the Appalachian mountains and hills of Virgina and wrap your soul in melancholy. Woodward's 2009 release, Speck, is full of subtle textures and well-matched harmonies t... more info

Live Daily — Rosanne Cash [ tickets ] will hit the road this winter for a few dates in support of her latest studio set, "The List," a collection featuring covers of country favorites inspired by her father, Johnny Cash. The singer/songwriter's schedule includ... more info

Guardian Music — Hear her first album in 20 years before anybody else, exclusively at guardian.co.uk/musicDame Shirley Bassey isn't just the biggest voice to come out of Wales, the 72-year-old singer remains Britain's most successful female artist. No wonder the like... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jemina Pearl & Fucked Up @ a 'Pool Party' in July (more by Bao Nguyen) tonight in NYC * NY Comedy Festival * Glenn Tilbrook @ Maxwell's * Takka Takka @ Smack Mellon * Rufus Wainwright @ New York City... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jemina Pearl & Fucked Up @ a 'Pool Party' in July (more by Bao Nguyen) tonight in NYC * NY Comedy Festival * Glenn Tilbrook @ Maxwell's * Rufus Wainwright @ New York City Opera Gala * Takka Takka @... more info

Streetkiss Music — Gros coup de coeur artistique pour célèbrer ce 30ème Kool Kiss ! Ce sera en compagnie de Karen Lano. Karen Lano est Franco-Allemande, elle a talent fou pour composer des morceaux remplis de magie, qui semblent tout droit sortis d'un cont... more info

Mercury News, California — Also: Youssou N'Dour cancels Bay Area show; Liverpool talent contest returns. more info

All About Jazz — Noirish Rock Songs of Love, Science and Literature Flow in 'A Periodic Rush of Waves,' as Morsberger's Intellect and Creativity Collide to Dramatic Effect, Evocative of Warren Zevon, Bob Dylan, Rufus Wainwright, Robbie Robertson CD Features Guest A... more info

XFM.co.uk — Guy Garvey will joing a star-studded Christmas line-up... more info

The Music Fix — Review: When the Grinch stole all the cameras. more info