ContactMusic — Elvis Costello stunned fans in New York on Friday (01Apr11) when he joined The Strokes onstage for his second surprise appearance within days. The Juicebox stars celebrated the release of Angles, their first album in five years,... more info

NME — Video footage of Madison Square Garden gig emerges more info

Abeano — Although LCD Soundsystem stole the show on Saturday night, The Strokes also played Madison Square Gardens in NYC last weekend. Possibly pre-empting Arcade Fire’s guest spot, and even though we don’t think The Strokes are splitting up, the ba... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Bao Nguyen "Amazing time at the Garden. Still buzzed. Elvis was an officer and a gentleman. Thank you. Thankyouverymuch." - Julian Casablancas As sort of hinted and then twitter-revealed right before the show, Elvis Costello (after he got..... more info

Stereogum — Before the Strokes even took the stage for their sold-out show headlining MSG, their concert took over NYC Twitter feeds with Elvis Costello’s surprise opening set of “Pump It Up,” “Radio Radio,” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Lov... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Strokes @ ACL 2010 (more by Tim Griffin) today in NYC * Unsound @ Issue Project Room * Oh Land @ Charles Bank Gallery * Nellie McKay @ Feinstein's * Elvis Costello @ Gramercy Theatre * Cut Copy, Holy... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Dominick Mastrangelo Ron Sexsmith @ Highline Ballroom In the documentary film about Ron Sexsmith, "Love Shines," Elvis Costello casts the Canadian musician in the same realm as one of rock 'n' roll's historic performers. "I think Ron has... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Chris said... Clawhammer - "Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo" Yes, it's their recording of the whole Devo album. http//smalltakeover.blogspot.com Edfray said... Star Wars the Musical http://notveryprettymusic.blogspot.com GD said... Melvins - King... more info

The Vinyl Villain — Thanks for all the great suggestions last week. Part of the problem in trying to do this properly is that for most singers or bands who have had a long career, I don't own every LP that they've released - examples of this include The Cure, Elvis Cos... more info

Topix — Indie folk rockers The Decemberists will join singer-songwriters including Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch for a weekend of music at the 2011 Newport Folk Festival. more info