411 Mania — Method Man arrested, Jay Reatard's band quits, Jay-Z wants Liam Gallagher, the Daniel Johnston video game, Joey Ramone's brother and Stewart Copeland hit the books (movies?), Fatboy Slim and Rufus Wainwright prep albums, Paul McCartney gets live and ... more info

Pop Candy — Several sweet releases hit stores today, and you can preview a few in this week's Pop Candy podcast. more info

The Music Fix — News: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. And then, in a twinkling, a g... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — They're not cheap, but tickets are still available for the Sunday night benefit show at Carnegie Hall.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — They're not cheap, but tickets are still available for the Sunday night benefit show at Carnegie Hall.... more info

Rolling Stone — Rufus Wainwright will be among the stars to take the stage this Sunday, October 4th, at New York’s Carnegie Hall for the (RED) concert “Hal Willner presents: An Evening with Gavin Friday and Friends.” Other “friends” slated to perform inclu... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Rufus Wainwright @ City Winery in March (more by Jacob Blickenstaff) Famed Actor, Writer and Dramatist Charles Busch will serve as Host of A Place at the Table, a benefit evening set for Monday, October 5th, at The Chelsea Art... more info

There are a myriad of different types of live albums in the music industry, many of them easily differentiated by the reason for their release: some for shamelessly commercial goals, some that are more artistic in pursuit. Given our dear Rufus more info

Undercover, Australia — The first studio album from Dame Shirley Bassey in over 20 years will feature Pet Shop Boys, Manic Street Preachers, Rufus Wainwright, Richard Hawley and K.T. Tunstall. more info

Rock Sellout — Earlier this week we reported that Rufus Wainwright's newest live record Milwaukee At Last!!! will be coming out on September 22nd. Not only will you get this great live record, it will also include a live 23 song DVD from his performance in Milwauk... more info