In 2006, the producer Hal Willner put together the compilation Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys, on which big-name artists tried their hand at singing old pirate songs. Next month, we’ll get the double-disc sequel, entitled Son of Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys....

Singer will play himself in the episode titled 'Homer Goes To Prep School'

Tom Waits will guest star but won't sing on The Simpsons this Sunday, January 6 on Fox

Beth Orton, Shane MacGowan, Michael Stipe and Broken Social Scene will also feature on the double CD

According to a tweet from the Decemberists’ Colin Meloy — that tweet’s attached image is up top — his band will star in the upcoming season of The Simpsons. On a related note, Tom Waits will be appearing this season as well, and Simpsons writer recently Al Jean set the scene for Waits’s episode. ...