Rufus Wainwright plays live in the Soundcheck studio

Rufus Wainwright: In Studio

Soundcheck | May 7, 2012

Singer songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright assembled an all-star cast for his new pop-tinged album “Out of the Game.” Produced by Mark Ronson, it features guest appearances from the Dap Kings, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline, Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Rufus’ sister Martha. Today, Wainwright joins us to play songs from the album live in our studio.  

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