Guardian Music — CSS feat Bobby Gillespie Hits Me Like A Rock (V2) Who'd have thought that Bobby G sighing over a track that sounds like Aqua covering The Tide Is High by Blondie would sound so fun? It reminds me of the music that was in the charts when Smash Hits us... more info

Guardian Music — Take a trip through the seedy side of town in this exclusive premiere of the new Girls videoWhen San Francisco's Girls – built around core members Christopher Owens and Chet "JR" White – emerged in 2009 much of the focus was on Owens's incredible... more info

Guardian Music — (Bella Union)As a sideman, Jonathan Wilson has worked with Erykah Badu and Elvis Costello, but as a solo artist, his heart is somewhere else entirely. The primary influence on his first album is the enclave of folk stars who colonised Los Angeles's ... more info

NME — Monument was unveiled in legendary guitarist's hometown St Louis yesterday (July 29) more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "Elvis Costello sincerely regrets that due to illness he must postpone his July 22nd Elvis Costello and the Imposters concert date at The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa." Check the Borgata's site for info on refunds and rescheduling. Elvis's... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Stuyvesant Video: 'Duly Noted' Highlight: "'Duly Noted is my lame take on Elvis Costello's 'I Want You': beautiful-sounding melody with super bitter lyrics," Stuyvesant's Ralph Malanga tells Spinner. "That song ... more info

Guardian Music — Veteran singer expresses concern for musician with whom he recorded a song for a new album of duetsVeteran singer Tony Bennett said he was "praying" for Amy Winehouse after recording a song with her for a new album of duets, which will feature him si... more info

Indie Selections For Your Erections — 2011 Fourth of July Mix!!! 1. Matmos - The Stars and Stripes Forever2. Galaxie 500 - Fourth of July3. X - Fourth of July4. Bruce Springsteen - 4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)5. Ryan Adams - Firecracker6. The Decemberists - July, July!7. Si... more info

Guardian Music — Car crashes, rings of fire and unintentional arousals ... thanks for giving us this hitlist of songs about accidentsOuch. It's one thing to be unlucky or have a bit of a scrape, but don't you hate it when you can see it's all going to go wrong and yo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Elvis Costello's postponed Wellmont Theatre show originally scheduled for May 18 has been rescheduled for October 5 at the same venue. He also added a second date at the NJ venue which will happen on October 6. The 10/5... more info