Guardian Music — (Naive)With a repertoire that includes songs by Elvis Costello and Abba, mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter isn't a stranger to non-operatic fare. Brad Mehldau is a classical pianist turned jazz star who maintains close connections with his roots, as... more info

Guardian Music — Shepherd's Bush Empire, LondonThirteen years after forming in Austin, Texas, Spoon have matched their long-standing indie credibility with hard-won mainstream success. Their seventh album, Transference, debuted on the US chart at No 4, and in May the... more info

All About Jazz — All About Jazz is celebrating Diana Krall's birthday today! Diana KrallIt had only been a few days since singer and pianist Diana Krall publicly announced that she and husband Elvis Costello were expecting their first child. Her remarks may have pr... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker ELVIS COSTELLO has become an unlikely roller derby fan.The British star was persuaded to visit a recent rollerskating clash in Los Angeles by a pal - and he has... more info

Stereogum — Elvis is busy in NYC right now, no surprise, the man tends toward a brisk pace of performance and productivity and NYC is the perfect foil. To wit: On Tuesday he performed at the Celeste Bartos Forum in the New York Public Library, and on 11/15 he’... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Only Good Song said... Steve Marriott & The Next Band (Jim Leverton,Kofi Baker & Simon Hickling) Live in Germany (1985) - 2000 @320 Thanks again Fuzzy http://onlygoodsong.blogspot.com Blog Stoned said... Bootlegs: -Rolling Stones - They' ll stone yo... more info

Popdose — “You can’t hold me, baby, with anything but contempt,” Elvis Costello sings amid dueling guitars on the explosive title track that opens his latest album, “National Ransom” (Hear Music). It’s a classic Elvis indictment – this one taking... more info

KEXP Seattle — There’s probably a lot on your mind during this Midterm Election Day today, and Elvis Costello isn’t about to let you forget. In effort to steer the tide on this potentially climate changing day, Costello is making a lot of noise about National R... more info

Pop Candy — Last night I was very fortunate to see Elvis Costello play a few songs from his new record, National Ransom, which arrives in stores today. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — As a singer, songwriter and observer of human foibles, Elvis Costello is little short of dazzling on his latest outing.As a singer, songwriter and observer of human foibles, Elvis Costello is little short of dazzling on his latest outing. more info