Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” became the first rap (and second 12-inch) single to be certified gold. Clap your hands, everybody. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Blow, Suzanne Vega, Kris Kristofferson, Marshall Cre... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Suzanne Vega. Tried and true. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Happy Birthday Su... more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Giorgio Moroder released Déjà Vu. Featuring Britney Spears covering Suzanne Vega! Read our Q&A with him: The post Giorgio Moroder Released “Déjà Vu” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album. Scattering like light. Read our Sound Check on eponymous debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Suza... more info

Stereogum — Veteran alt-rocker Suzanne Vega is still making great music, and today’s new single is a prime example. “Alley” is the latest advance track from Vega’s forthcoming Flying With Angels following “Rats,” “Speakers Corner,” and “Cham... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Suzanne Vega released Days Of Open Hand. There’s so much to do. The post Suzanne Vega Released “Days Of Open Hand” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — The great singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega has had an amazing career that stretches back decades, and it’s not an exaggeration to call her a straight-up legend. But everyone feels small when they compare themselves to somebody else. Today, Vega ha... more info

Stereogum — A few months ago, I wrote an Alternative Number Ones column about Suzanne Vega’s “Blood Makes Noise.” That wasn’t exactly a huge song in the grander context of the veteran New York singer-songwriter’s long career, but it’s a really goo... more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Obscure Sound — A peppy rock invigoration stirs throughout Rebecca, a stellar new EP from Blenko. The Manningtree, England-based artist, aka Rebecca Simmonds, was previously the frontwoman of Anna’s Bones — and now continues to impress with this solo project’s... more info