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The Loneliest Time Due Out October 21 via 604/Schoolboy/Interscope
Oct 07, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Carly Rae Jepsen has shared a new single, “The Loneliest Time,” a duet with Rufus Wainwright. It is the latest release from Jepsen’s upcoming album of the same name, which will be out on October 21 via 604/Schoolboy/Interscope. More
The Album First Came Out on June 5, 2001
Oct 28, 2021
By Austin Saalman
When singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright burst onto the scene with his eponymous 1998 debut, the 24-year-old son of folk giant Loudon Wainwright III surprised audiences and critics with his powerful vocals and solid songwriting abilities, successfully stepping out from beneath the looming shadow of his father. With Jon Brion and Van Dyke Parks as contributors, and Lenny Waronker as an executive producer, the star-studded Rufus Wainwright earned the young musician his first Juno Award the following year, placing him on the radar of a broader audience. More
New Episodes Every Wednesday
Jun 09, 2021
By Laura Studarus
Rufus Wainwright expanded into new territories from the comfort of his living room, maybe even more than the rest of us. More
González’s Local Valley Due Out September 17 via Mute
May 04, 2021
By Mark Redfern
José González and Rufus Wainwright have announced some co-headlining U.S. tour dates for this fall. González has also shared a video for his recent single “Visions.” More
Unfollow the Rules Due Out July 10 via BMG
Jun 09, 2020
By Julian Roberts-Grmela
Rufus Wainwright is releasing a new album, Unfollow the Rules, on July 10 via BMG. Now he has shared another new song from it, “You Ain’t Big,” via an accompanying lyric video. More
Rippla TV is Hosting a Mega-Livestream on Saturday to Keep the Eclectic Venue Afloat
May 30, 2020
By Aug Stone
This Saturday (May 30) at 2 p.m. EST Rippla TV is hosting a mammoth fundraiser for the Brooklyn venue Pete’s Candy Store. It will feature, via live or recorded performances, Rufus Wainwright, Alec Ounsworth (Clap Your Hands Say Yeah), Kyp Malone (TV On The Radio), Joan As Police Woman, Beth Orton, and more. More
Father John Misty and Others Also Performed
Jun 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) performed at a benefit concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City last night, dressed as a toilet. She did a new song, as well as “Bring Me Your Loves,” “Marry Me,” and others. More
Performs "Out of the Game"
May 18, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Somehow Conan O’Brien managed to be in two places at once last night, serving as both a guest on Letterman in New York and host of his own show in L.A. More
Global Trek Starts This Week
Apr 24, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Rufus Wainwright has announced an extensive international tour in support of his upcoming new album Out of the Game. More
Hear Upcoming Records Online
Apr 23, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Ramona Falls’ new album Prophet, the follow-up to 2009’s Intuit, is scheduled to finally hit store shelves on May 1 via Barsuk. More
Starring Helena Bonham Carter
Apr 03, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Usually reserved roles on whatever bizarre new project her auteur of a partner Tim Burton has cooked up with Johnny Depp, actress Helena Bonham Carter finds herself starring as a bored and bottled-up librarian in the music video for the title track of Rufus Wainwright‘s new album Out of the Game. More
Also Announces Tour Dates
Feb 23, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Having already gotten a taste of Rufus Wainwright‘s forthcoming new album Out of the Game with the cut “Montauk,” producer Mark Ronson posted this morning on his Tumblr account the album’s title track to enjoy. More
Feb 21, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
On April 23 operatic pop artist Rufus Wainwright will release his new full-length album Out of the Game. More
All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu out Spring 2010
Dec 16, 2009
By Laura Studarus
“Gay Messiah” Rufus Wainwright has announced the completion of a new studio album, entitled All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu. His first studio album since 2007’s Release the Stars, All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu will be released in Spring of 2010. More
Interviews
May 04, 2020
By Jake Uitti
Rufus Wainwright needs no introduction. He is the golden-voiced singer we’ve all had on our iPods, playlists, and mix CDs. But despite his wide-ranging and glinting reputation, there is also much many don’t know about the acclaimed singer/songwriter. More
Stars, Stripes, and Gripes
Jul 02, 2007
By Lorraine Carpenter
“If you think the world of pop is difficult in terms of finding your voice, well, in opera it’s practically impossible!” So says Rufus Wainwright about his recently penned opera, Prima Donna. More
Reviews
Jul 01, 2014
By Laura Studarus
It is impossible to see any member of the Wainwright clan in concert (be it Rufus, Martha, Lucy, or Loudon) without being drawn into their family dynamics. More