Stereogum — We've heard The Conformist's quietly exultant opener "Breathing Out." Those familiar with Thomas Bartlett's project know that as Doveman, Bartlett rarely raises his voice above a whisper, even when the atmospherically dense music -- often performed b... more info

Live Daily — Following the release of 2003's "Greetings From Michigan: The Great Lake State" and 2005's "Illinoise," indie sensation Sufjan Stevens once vowed that he'd record an album about each of the 48 other states. Although Stevens apparently dropped the bal... more info

Fatboy Slim has teamed up with former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, Martha Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper for a concept album. The DJ is putting the finishing touches to 'Here Lies Love', which trails the life of Imelda Marcos, the former First La... more info

Martha Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper have lent vocals to the upcoming album by former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Fatboy Slim more info

BBC News - UK — Martha Wainwright and Cyndi Lauper have lent vocals to the upcoming album by former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and Fatboy Slim more info

NME — Norman Cook reveals details of his latest side-project more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Speaking of Nico Muhly, he just played a Wordless Music show at Columbia's Miller Theatre on September 9th. There he performed with '802 Tour,' a round-robin style stage show with frequent collaborators Sam Amidon a... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano Speaking of Nico Muhly, he just played a Wordless Music show at Columbia's Miller Theatre on September 9th. There he performed with '802 Tour,' a round-robin style stage show with frequent collaborators Sam Amidon and Thomas Bartl... more info

Guardian Music — Critical maulings? Rock'n'roll excess? Clean socks? Parents of pop stars have many things to worry about these days. Stephen Kelly talks to five mothers about watching their 'wee love cups' from the maternal sidelinesCheryl McClure, 55, service manag... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Highline Ballroom is confirming that "Rufus Wainwright, The Roches, Martha Wainwright + more" will appear with Loudon Wainwright at their NYC venue on September 15th. It's still Loudon's show though, and it's not clear if that means one song each... more info