Guardian Music — The singer-songwriter on a rare guitar, crying on planes and Judi DenchBorn in London, Elvis Costello, 63, released his debut album, My Aim Is True, which included the single Watching The Detectives, in 1977; subsequent hits included Oliver’s ... more info

Soul Sides — I originally made this mix for DJ Phatrick’s old Devil’s Pie party. It was wildly fun to research and put together and I still listen to it from time to time, just ’cause. Finally decided to upload it to Mixcloud for public enjoyment. more info

New York Post — Hal David would have been 96 this past May. If you have to ask, “Hal who?” blame the relative anonymity of one of the 20th century’s greatest lyricists. David, composer Burt Bacharach’s longtime songwriting partner, penned every word to belov... more info

Stereogum — When composer Jon Brion last teamed up with filmmaker Michel Gondry, they made Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. Now they've joined forces again and made a Chobani commercial. Directed by Gondry, the Greek yogurt brand's new ad spot "Fruit Symph... more info

MSN Music — Dog sitter Joel Gaynor claims Bacharach’s dog bit off two of his fingers more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Kyle Riabko vividly remembers the “nerve-wracking” visit to Burt Bacharach’s home. “You walk in and instantly see Oscars on the wall and Grammys on the floor,” Riabko recalled, describing some of the many awards the vet... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Kyle Riabko vividly remembers the “nerve-wracking” visit to Burt Bacharach’s home. “You walk in and instantly see Oscars on the wall and Grammys on the floor,” Riabko recalled, describing some of the many awards the vet... more info

Rolling Stone — Smokey Robinson will receive the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, The New York Times reports. The Motown legend will be the eighth recipient of the award, joining a group of luminaries that includes Willie Nelson, Billy ... more info

Guardian Music — (ANTI)Several years ago, “on a whim”, kd lang emailed Neko Case and Laura Veirs to ask if they’d be interested in working with her. The approach first bore fruit when Case and Lang guested on Veirs’ 2013 album, Warp and Weft... more info

Dlisted — It’s still dark times in the aftermath of the world losing its purple angel, Prince. In the words of Burt Bacharach, what the world needs now, is love. What the world doesn’t need is people slinging hateful words at the gems we have left! Prince�... more info