Stereogum — Heath Ledger's final film is also directed by Terry Gilliam and also stars Tom Waits as the devil and also has a trailer that gives you absolutely no idea what it's going to be about. But it looks like psychedelic crazy bananas and you should watch i... more info

Guardian Music — She used to scour bars looking for gigs. Now Gwyneth Herbert is being compared to Lennon and McCartneyWhen Gwyneth Herbert was discovered – almost overnight, at the age of 22 – she was a singer with a rich contralto voice who wrote fic... more info

MTV.com News — Animated clip intended to raise awareness of whaling practices was completed as tribute to the late actor.By James Montgomery Modest Mouse's "King Rat" music video Photo: Epic Records In 2007, Isaac Brock — wild-eyed, unkempt mastermind ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, ExclusiveWhile many musicians spend their downtime watching movies and TV, singer-songwriter David Gray opts to crack open a book. "I've been in New York for nearly a week and I haven't turned the telly on yet," he tells Spinner du... more info

Totally Fuzzy — danny bottle neck said...múm - Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy (2007)Matt Elliott - Drinking Songs (2005)Captain Beefheart - Safe as Milk (1967)Andrew Bird - Soldier On (2007)Tom Waits - The Early Years, Vol. One (1991)Sigur Rós - Ágætis byrju... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said...Remember those samplers that record labels used to issue back in the days of dinosaurs and vinyl? 30 Days Out remembers, and today we begin a loving look back at our favorite samplers with "A Bunch Of Stiff Records" from the pioneeri... more info

Totally Fuzzy — danny bottle neck said...Okkervil River - Black Sheep Boy (2005)Andrew Bird - The Mysterious Prodouction of Eggs ( 2005)Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club (1997)Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom (1974)Tom Waits - Rain Dogs (1985)Elliott Smith... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Philadelphia rockers, Dr Dog have found a new recording home at Los Angeles based, Anti Records, the home of for iconic artists as Tom Waits , Nick Cave and Mavis Staples. Dr Dog , who have developed a... more info

Altsounds — A synthesis of 1920s ragtime pop and melodic songcraft reminiscent of the Beatles, along with nods to Tom Waits, Ben Folds and Elliott Smith, Aaron delivers a piano-centered aesthetic that is at once daring and refreshing. The young troubadour comple... more info

Guardian Music — Charlton Park, MalmesburyThis was a festival dominated by two great veterans and a whole lot of newcomers – and it was Youssou N'Dour, who first appeared at Womad back in 1986, who provided one of the highlights. His performance on the final e... more info