Pitchfork — You'd be amazed at the number of famous folks it takes to make a Marianne Faithfull album these days; amazed and delighted. Quite a crew went into crafting Easy Come, Easy Go, the British songstress' 22nd LP, due January 19 from UMTV though... more info

JamBase — THE PASSAGE OF PROPOSITION 8 IN CALIFORNIA TRIGGERS DEEP CONCERNS ABOUT PERSONAL FREEDOMS While there is much to celebrate in the past week in American political life, there is also reason for sadness and deep concern. Whether you are gay or not, t... more info

JamBase — Sundance Channel To Premier "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." On December 3, 2008 13-Episode Season of Talk/Performance Series Kicks off with Guest Sir Elton John One-Hour Program Airs Wednesday Nights at 9:00PM ET/PT Elvis Costello Sundance C... more info

Pitchfork — Elvis Costello has revealed the details of the musically inclined Sundance Channel talk show he's been cooking up, "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...", and damn has he done well on the guest-getting front.Have a look at the lineup:Lou Reed, the Polic... more info

Pitchfork — Elvis Costello has revealed the details of the musically inclined Sundance Channel talk show he's been cooking up, "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...", and damn has he done well on the guest-getting front.Have a look at the lineup:Lou Reed, the ... more info

Undercover, Australia — To America is the new single from Joan As Police Woman’s second album, To Survive. A duet with longtime cohort Rufus Wainwright, To America is one of many highlights from an record destined for the Albums of the Year lists - To Survive has alr... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Rufus Wainwright plans to record a simple piano-and-vocals album after debuting his opera, 'Prima Donna,' in July.Against Me! were forced to cancel a show in Salt Lake City due to a bus accident. No one w... more info

Guardian Music — Forgoing orchestras, brass sections and choirs, Rufus Wainwright has announced that it's soon back to basics. After his opera opens next summer, the singer hopes to release a pared back collection of songs."I'm planning at the moment - and I really w... more info

NME — Rufus Wainwright has revealed that he plans to record a new pared-back album featuring just piano and vocals following the airing of his forthcoming opera, 'Prima Donna', next summer. more info

Silent Uproar — Following the summer premiere of his opera, Prima Dona, Rufus Wainwright plans to hit the studio for an album of just piano and vocals. After the production of 2007's Release The Stars, the new album will focus on "sitting in the studio alone and ma... more info