Topix — Suzanne Vega wrote music with Duncan Sheik for 'Carson McCullers Talks About Love.' She shot to fame in 1987 with "Luka," a beautiful song that tells the ugly story of an abused child. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by David Andrako The Mountain Goats stopped by NYC's Greene Space on Wednesday (earlier in the day than his third in a row Bowery Ballroom show) for a live WNYC "Soundcheck" radio appearance along with Suzanne Vega. Each artist... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Stream Cold Cave's new album Cherish the Light Years (out April 12th) at Matablog. AbeBooks offers a beginner's guide to steampunk literature. The A.V. Club suggests entry points into the discography of the Ramones. Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega dis... more info

Popdose — (Don’t forget that the KBCO Studio C series benefits the Boulder County AIDS Project, so if you’re so inclined, please don’t hesitate to throw a few bucks their direction.) Lyle Lovett – She’s No Lady Brian Setzer Orchestra – Rumble In Br... more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances Danny Gokey performs at the Grand Ole Opry Danny Gokey is featured in “12’s Season to Celebrate” airing on WISN, Milwaukee. Lee DeWyze to perform on Seattle Star 101.5’s Star Stage, Seattle WA. *... more info

Totally Fuzzy — zerode said... Christmas Song of the Day: JINGLE BELLS versions by Gene Autry, Jack Johnson, Dean Martin, Chris Isaak, The Temptations, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles info on the song and links to albums also ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH numerous versi... more info

Topix — The former managing partner of the firm that managed the careers and tours of performers from Suzanne Vega to Patti LuPone, has died in Manhattan. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Deballen said... ...Singles Collection Exposed... Simple Minds - Ghostdancing (1986) Don Dixon - Praying Mantis (1985) The Everly Brothers - The Story Of Me (1984) Stray Cats - Little Miss Prissy (1981) The Alan Parsons Project - The Turn Of A Friend... more info

Totally Fuzzy — rastronomicals said... Soft Cell's frequently overlooked "Memorabilia," the fetishization of cheap paraphernalia, and the extreme power of delusional thinking, written by an expert in both, only at La Historia de la Musica Rock http://lahistoriadelam... more info

Stereogum — On Sunday, November 14, I’ll be presenting my first event for Housing Works, the NYC-based non-profit that has been fighting AIDS and homelessness for twenty years now. One of my songwriting heroes, Suzanne Vega, will headline. Twangy indie sweethe... more info