Obscure Sound — “Gun Life” is the debut single from Emperors of Rome, the duo of Dom Bouffard (vocals & guitar) and Alli MacInnes (vocals, guitar & drums). They met on tour with former bands, later eloping in Berlin. Dom found work as a guitarist with Rufus Wain... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers/Mercy Union/Control Top, Nothing, Pylon Reenactment Society, and more tour and show-related news. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Today is Joni Mitchell's 75th birthday. To celebrate, a bunch of her famous fans are performing at a two-night concert called Joni 75 at LA's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Among the performers: James Taylor, Brandi Carlisle, Chaka Khan, Kris Kristoffers... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Listen to new songs by Young Fathers, Guided by Voices, Action Bronson & A$AP Rocky, Curren$y & Freddie Gibbs, Rufus Wainwright, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart (Tom Petty cover), and more. Continue reading… more info

New York Times — Nico Muhly's “Marnie,” Rufus Wainwright in Toronto and Schubert were some of the highlights. more info

New York Times — The second opera by Mr. Wainwright, a gifted pop singer and songwriter, could use more subtlety and less melodramatic excess in its historical sweep. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "I've found a new life partner in music" says 'Homeland' actor and Broadway star Mandy Patinkin of Thomas Bartlett. His new albums have him covering songs by Stephin Merritt, T. Rex, Randy Newman, Rufus Wainwright, Harry Nilsson, Laurie Anderson and... more info

New York Times — “Hadrian,” opening on Oct. 13 in Toronto and about a gay relationship in ancient Rome, benefited from the criticism of “Prima Donna.” more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Siblings Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, their father Loudon Wainwright III, and other family and friends including Emmylou Harris, Sufjan Stevens, Sloan Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Jenni Muldaur, Joan as Police Woman, and Lucy Wainwright Roc... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Graham Nash, Emmylou Harris, Glen Hansard, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Rufus Wainwright, and more are set to perform. Continue reading… more info