Read by Tom Waits, written by Charles Bukowski This reading by Tom Waits captures the essence of Bukowski’s The Laughing Heart — raw, weary wisdom spoken through the gravel of a voice that’s lived ...

A spirited Mavis Staples cover of Tom Waits‘s “Chicago” gives us reason to muse on music, migration, and our city.

Newly-surfaced video of music legend Tom Wait's benefit concert breaths new life into a stunning 25-year-old performance.

Tom Waits might be an acquired taste for many, but even he knew the greatest tunes of all time have that same starting point.

Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2025 From Kim Carnes to the Pet Shop Boys to the Honeydrippers, they added a new level to ...

As the season dawns, we run down some favorite selections from YK Records, Uncle Ellen, Alanna Royale and more.

Nothing could sum up Wolves' miserable predicament better than the chaotic scenes at the final whistle that saw boss Vitor ...

This past February, Tom Waits appeared in the final episode of The Human Factor, a documentary about homelessness in the American South, produced by Italian public TV channel RAI3. Titled “The Last ...

Tom Waits has released his performance of his 1976 song “Tom Traubert’s Blues” for the Italian docuseries Il Fattore Umano (The Human Factor), which aired earlier this year. Waits participated in the ...

The golden retriever still waits for her owner to return home even after his passing four months ago. Rand Paul: 'All of these people have been blown up without us knowing their name' NFL team willing ...

As anyone who’s seen “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story” knows, John C. Reilly has got serious pipes. And on one Monday in October, at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, he’ll show them off in a heartfelt way ...

Scot and Jeff discuss the second part of Tom Waits’ career (1983-2011) with Damon Linker. Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest ...