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Tom Waits

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Tom Waits has released a new spoken-word track titled 'The Fly,' revisiting a piece originally featured in his 1980s work, while also announcing a 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of his album 'Small Change' with rare accompanying footage. His enduring influence is further highlighted by a tribute album to Shane MacGowan featuring contributions from U2, Bob Geldof, and others, as well as a new compilation celebrating his songwriting with Kathleen Brennan.

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Rolling Stone France Aug 17

Tom Waits sort « The Fly », ode grinçante à la mouche

Tom Waits Massive Attack Casey Waits Kathleen Brennan

2 articles Aug 11

Tom Waits Massive Attack Johnny Cash Bruce Springsteen Ramones Willie Nelson Marianne Faithfull

NME, The Line of Best Fit

Americana UK Aug 5

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

Tom Waits Bruce Springsteen Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Joan Baez Robert Plant Alison Krauss

Americana UK Aug 4

Tom Waits “The Fly” – no Jeff Goldblum

Tom Waits Massive Attack

Louder Sound Aug 3

Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more

The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Thin Lizzy King Crimson Pink Floyd Tom Waits Uriah Heep David Bowie Neil Young Tedeschi Trucks Band

4 articles Aug 2

Tom Waits Massive Attack Kathleen Brennan Johnny Cash Bruce Springsteen Ramones Willie Nelson

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pitchfork +1

American Songwriter Jul 28

The Only 1960s Country Singer That Tom Waits Gave Props To: “Most Sound Like They’re Talking to Their Accountant”

Tom Waits Merle Haggard

2 articles Jul 28

Kingfishr Primal Scream Shane MacGowan The Jesus and Mary Chain Tom Waits U2 Bob Geldof The Pogues Amble Bruce Springsteen Camille O’Sullivan Damien Dempsey David Gray

Spin, Stereogum

Louder Sound Jul 24

“It worked out for us that we’re all now in the midst of discovery, fear, confusion and glory”: It’s Rush, King Crimson, Sgt Pepper, Tom Waits and more. It’s the The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s personal AI hallucination

The Claypool Lennon Delirium King Crimson Tom Waits Les Claypool Sean Ono Lennon Primus The Lemon Twigs

Americana UK Jun 10

Various Artists “Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow – Words And Music Tom Waits And Kathleen Brennan”

Various Artists Tom Waits Kathleen Brennan The E Street Band Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Los Lobos Lucinda Williams Diana Krall Bettye LaVette

JazzTimes May 31

Tom Waits’s Jazz: At the Corners of Heartattack and Vine, Massive Attack and Kathleen Brennan

Tom Waits Massive Attack Kathleen Brennan Marc Ribot

No Depression May 27

ALBUM REVIEW: The Songs of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan Get a Revealing Spin in ‘Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow’

Tom Waits Kathleen Brennan Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Rosanne Cash Phoebe Bridgers Iris DeMent

Louder Sound May 26

"She said, 'Mick wants to speak to you.' It was Jagger asking if I was free to tour with the Stones." He produced the Sex Pistols, played with Bryan Ferry and Tom Waits, and turned down the Rolling Stones. But he remains one of rock's best-kept secrets

Sex Pistols Bryan Ferry Tom Waits The Rolling Stones Chris Spedding

Magnet Magazine May 21

Happy Birthday Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, John Zorn, Joe Henry)

Marc Ribot Tom Waits Elvis Costello John Zorn Joe Henry

Tsugi Apr 16

“Boots on the Ground” : Massive Attack et Tom Waits sont de retour avec un single alarmant

Massive Attack Tom Waits Laurent Garnier Arctic Monkeys

Crack Magazine Apr 16

Massive Attack and Tom Waits release ‘Boots On The Ground’

Tom Waits Massive Attack

Rolling Stone France Aug 17

Tom Waits sort « The Fly », ode grinçante à la mouche

Tom Waits Massive Attack Casey Waits Kathleen Brennan

Americana UK Aug 5

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

Tom Waits Bruce Springsteen Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Joan Baez Robert Plant Alison Krauss

Louder Sound Aug 3

Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more

The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Thin Lizzy King Crimson Pink Floyd Tom Waits Uriah Heep David Bowie Neil Young Tedeschi Trucks Band

American Songwriter Jul 28

The Only 1960s Country Singer That Tom Waits Gave Props To: “Most Sound Like They’re Talking to Their Accountant”

Tom Waits Merle Haggard

Louder Sound Jul 24

“It worked out for us that we’re all now in the midst of discovery, fear, confusion and glory”: It’s Rush, King Crimson, Sgt Pepper, Tom Waits and more. It’s the The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s personal AI hallucination

The Claypool Lennon Delirium King Crimson Tom Waits Les Claypool Sean Ono Lennon Primus The Lemon Twigs

JazzTimes May 31

Tom Waits’s Jazz: At the Corners of Heartattack and Vine, Massive Attack and Kathleen Brennan

Tom Waits Massive Attack Kathleen Brennan Marc Ribot

Louder Sound May 26

"She said, 'Mick wants to speak to you.' It was Jagger asking if I was free to tour with the Stones." He produced the Sex Pistols, played with Bryan Ferry and Tom Waits, and turned down the Rolling Stones. But he remains one of rock's best-kept secrets

Sex Pistols Bryan Ferry Tom Waits The Rolling Stones Chris Spedding

Tsugi Apr 16

“Boots on the Ground” : Massive Attack et Tom Waits sont de retour avec un single alarmant

Massive Attack Tom Waits Laurent Garnier Arctic Monkeys

2 articles Aug 11

Tom Waits Massive Attack Johnny Cash Bruce Springsteen Ramones Willie Nelson Marianne Faithfull

NME, The Line of Best Fit

Americana UK Aug 4

Tom Waits “The Fly” – no Jeff Goldblum

Tom Waits Massive Attack

4 articles Aug 2

Tom Waits Massive Attack Kathleen Brennan Johnny Cash Bruce Springsteen Ramones Willie Nelson

Consequence of Sound, NME, Pitchfork +1

2 articles Jul 28

Kingfishr Primal Scream Shane MacGowan The Jesus and Mary Chain Tom Waits U2 Bob Geldof The Pogues Amble Bruce Springsteen Camille O’Sullivan Damien Dempsey David Gray

Spin, Stereogum

Americana UK Jun 10

Various Artists “Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow – Words And Music Tom Waits And Kathleen Brennan”

Various Artists Tom Waits Kathleen Brennan The E Street Band Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Los Lobos Lucinda Williams Diana Krall Bettye LaVette

No Depression May 27

ALBUM REVIEW: The Songs of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan Get a Revealing Spin in ‘Where the Willow and the Dogwood Grow’

Tom Waits Kathleen Brennan Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Rosanne Cash Phoebe Bridgers Iris DeMent

Magnet Magazine May 21

Happy Birthday Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, John Zorn, Joe Henry)

Marc Ribot Tom Waits Elvis Costello John Zorn Joe Henry

Crack Magazine Apr 16

Massive Attack and Tom Waits release ‘Boots On The Ground’

Tom Waits Massive Attack

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