Stereogum — Considering he’s been a late night host for over three decades, surely David Letterman wants to go out with a bang. Though he announced the retirement news last year, Letterman only recently officially set the date for his last appearance for Wedne... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A west Los Angeles diner that is celebrated as a classic example of mid-20th century Space Age-style Googie architecture has been mentioned on a record by singer Tom Waits and depicted with fiery streaks of orange by painter E... more info

Stereogum — Canadian hardcore band HSY smacked us with the A-Side to their 7″ “Sally” last month, teasing a Tom Waits cover as the B-Side. Today, the band reveal a reworking of Waits’ “Goin’ Out West” in conjunction with the single’s release. It�... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — St. Vincent won "Best Alternative Music Album" at the Grammys tonight (before the telecast)! Past winners of that award include U2, REM, Tom Waits, Beck, Nirvana, Radiohead, Beastie Boys, Coldplay, The White Stripes, The Black Keys, Bon Iver, Gotye,.... more info

Core News — “The musician Iggy Pop brings you his penultimate show on a theme of Deep Trouble. Kicking off with Sleaford Mods, he takes you on a journey encompassing Howlin’ Wolf, Tom Waits and The Marvelettes amongst others.” Check out other Iggy Pop show... more info

Core News — “Happy Birthday Tom Waits Tom Waits turns 65 and Huey throws a party in his honour. Tom Waits is a one off. He’s also one of Huey’s all time favourite artists, and an inspiration to him. As he turns 65 Huey celebrates the life and work of a tru... more info

Core News — “Iggy Pop continues his 6 Music stint with a two hour show on the theme of Star Time. He’ll be visiting Sun Ra’s Outer Space Employment Agency as well as spinning tracks by Tom Waits, Frank Sinatra, Mary J. Blige and Pulp.” Check out other Ig... more info

Stereogum — Eddie Vedder played an intimate benefit show for EB Research, the charity he’s been vocally supporting lately, last month at Microsoft’s Seattle headquarters. The Pearl Jam frontman played songs by John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, ... more info

Stereogum — Iggy Pop has spent some time moonlighting as an actor over the years, and his filmography is a weird one: Cry-Baby! Tank Girl! The Crow: City Of Angels! Snow Day! That scene with Tom Waits on Coffee & Cigarettes! And next year, he may get his first s... more info

NME — Curtis says the film was influenced by Waits track 'Downtown Train' more info