Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has told fans not to buy a pricey limited edition box set of his music on sale next month, recommending they purchase some Louis Armstrong instead. more info

Stereogum — On 12/6, Hip-O will release The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook, a new live box set from Elvis Costello and his backing band the Imposters. But though Costello might be proud of the final product, he’s made it pretty clear that he doesn... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Forbes points out Elvis Costello's surprising attitude toward Hip-O's release of his limited edition live box set, The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook (out December 6th). Costello clearly doesn't want people to boycott the record on the g... more info

Starpulse — Adele, Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5 and Ke$ha have recorded covers of classic Bob Dylan songs to raise money for Amnesty International. Lenny Kravitz, Elvis Costello, Ziggy Marley and Tom Morello have al... more info

ContactMusic — Adele Miley Cyrus Maroon 5 and KEHA have recorded covers of classic Bob Dylan songs to raise money for Amnesty International Lenny Kravitz Elvis Costello Ziggy Marley and Tom Morello have also contributed tracks to the Chimes of Freedom compilation t... more info

Altsounds — Jim featured in the Gwyneth Paltrow film, Country Strong, as a member of her band and performed with her as band leader on rhythm guitar at the 2010 Country Music Awards. Recent appearance on Austin City Limits as a member of Elvis Costell... more info

Altsounds — **Elvis Costello Reinvents The Wheel!** 2012 'Revolver' Spring UK tour **'The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!' – Super Deluxe Box Set, released December 5th** Elvis Costello will bring the 'Spectacular Spinning S... more info

Guardian Music — There are various cruel reasons why we should chuck this Motown-influenced pop act right in the bin. But we like themHometown: White City.The lineup: Liam O'Donnell (vocals), Beanie Bhebhe (guitar), Adam Coney (bass), Dean Valentine Smith (drums).The... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Elvis Costello's Revolver tour, with its "Spinning Songbook," is documented in a thee-disc box set that's coming out Dec. 6. The limited-edition set features performances by Elvis Costello that were recorded in May in Los Angeles. more info

Stereogum — Elvis Costello’s first major U.S. TV appearance was on a December 1977 episode of Saturday Night Live — a gig he got because the Sex Pistols, originally booked for the show, didn’t want anything to do with New York. Costello’s single at the t... more info