Guardian Music — Gay singer has child with Leonard Cohen's daughter, while partner is 'deputy dad' to baby with three parentsDaughter to a talented opera-composing polymath and a videographer, granddaughter to one of the great singer-songwriters and heir to an influe... more info

Guardian Music — Singer Rufus Wainwright and his partner may be gay but they've just had a baby girl thanks to Leonard Cohen's daughterYes, long live Katherine whoever she is. No, Viva is her first name.My mistake. Should we start again? I think so.Age: 20 days.Wait,... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Loudon Wainwright III, the veteran singer-songwriter whose songs over the last four decades have been characterized by black humor, inventive word play and witty observations about relationships, gets his own career retrospective when Shout! Factory ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Zer0_II said... Sven Libaek - Boney (1972) Sven Libaek - Nickel Queen (1973) http://digitalmeltd0wn.blogspot.com Ishkabibliophile said... An Xmas mixtape A Christmas Duel Cyndi Lauper & The Hives Jingle Bells Johnny Paycheck Christmas (The Buzz Of D... more info

Guardian Music — Sky 3D | Unreported World | Strictly Come Dancing | The Rob Brydon Show | Songwriters' Circle | DexterSky 3DFrom 7am, Sky 3DAnother milestone in TV tech arrives, as Sky's 3D channel beams the 38th Ryder Cup live and golf fans around the country get r... more info

Guardian Music — English folk singer and activist to collaborate with daughter of legendary country singer this NovemberBilly Bragg's next album will be a collaboration with singer Rosanne Cash, he revealed this week. The English rabble-rouser has already started wri... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: "Charmed" actress Rose McGowan (1973) Musician Dweezil Zappa (1969) Racer X bassist Juan Alderete (1963) Singer Loudon Wainwright III (1946) Drummer Buddy Miles (1946) Quee... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about being caught in the sniper's crosshairs. This time we want songs that feature a set up and a punchlineIt's OK, you can put the gun down now. Unscrew the telescopic sight. Put your garrotte wire back with the cheese. Last week'... more info

Guardian Music — America dominates this week's list, but there's room for the rest of the world to mourn the untimely deaths of heroes everywhereWhile staying in an Edinburgh B&B, I got talking to a fellow guest over breakfast. He was an Ivy League-educated executive... more info

Guardian Music — Singer delights fans with surprise appearance at Sidmouth Folk Festival event celebrating his musicAfter an absence of 28 years, one of the great names of British folk music made a surprise and emotional return to the stage today.Nic Jones, a huge in... more info