Obscure Sound — A riveting take on the Tom Waits classic “Hang on St. Christopher” comes via Brooklyn-based artist Matt Basile, representing the first single from his upcoming album, In the House of the Lord. A twangy country and folk cohesion aesthetic shines, ... more info

Stereogum — The avant-garde guitar wizard Marc Ribot has been a staple of the downtown New York scene for decades. Ribot has been one of Tom Waits’ main collaborators since 1985’s Rain Dogs, and one of Waits’ most recent appearances was on Ribot’s 201... more info

Stereogum — It’s been several years since Tom Waits last performed in public, but now the legendary musician makes an appearance in an Italian docuseries. The eighth episode of The Human Factor is centered on homelessness in the American South, and it inclu... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday David Geffen (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Warren Zevon, John Lennon, Sonic Youth, XTC, Peter Gabriel, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Stone Roses, Neil Young, et al). You be us for a while, and we’ll be you. The post Happy Birthday David Geffen ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 75th birthday Tom Waits. World keeps turning. Photos for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our Waits cover story from 2004: The post Happy 75th Birthday Tom Waits appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Enveloping with an invigorating rock sound, Levitator is the new album from Melbourne-based band Society of Beggars. Satiating structural rises pair with an emotional lyrical core; the album was crafted during personal tumult, following the loss of f... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Tom Waits released Glitter And Doom Live. It’s weird everywhere when you think about it. Read our classic Waits cover story: The post Tom Waits Released “Glitter And Doom Live” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Mag... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Kinky Friedman. R.I.P. The last of the Jewish cowboys. Read the Kinkster in MAGNET on Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Warren Zevon and more: The post Happy 80th Birthday Kinky Friedman, R.I.P. appe... more info

Antimusic Rock — ANTI- Records have announced that they will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tom Waits' 'The Heart Of Saturday Night' more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, Tom Waits released The Heart Of Saturday Night. Still haven’t found what we’re looking for. Read our classic Waits cover story: The post Tom Waits Released “The Heart Of Saturday Night” 50 Years Ago Today appeared first on... more info