Guardian Music — The guitar hero was an energetic yet self-effacing star turn as curator. And his rousing, 11-day festival – poignant, rich and funny – leaves next year's organisers with a slight headacheFor Richard Thompson, the experience of curating this year'... more info

Guardian Music — Exclusive backstage photographs from Richard Thompson's Meltdown in London, starring Rufus Wainwright, Elvis Costello, Dangermouse, Rob Brydon, Nick Cave and many more more info

Guardian Music — Royal Festival Hall, LondonAs Father's Day gifts go, it would be hard to imagine a better present than the one offered by Elvis Costello to his dad: the perfect concert at the Festival Hall. Elvis dedicated his second number Veronica (the song about ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — mike-floyd said... ... some fantastic electronic/psychedelic rock by: - GREG HAMPTON: The Vibrations Run Deep (USA) (mp3-zip, 11 tracks, 53 min, 100,8 MB) POSTED WITH KIND PERMISSION on: http://homemade-lofi-psychedelic.blogspot.com Gumshoe said... ... more info

Guardian Music — Consider this your Worthy farm survival kitJust one week until Glastonbury celebrates its 40th anniversary (it's older than George Osborne!). Are you prepared? Have you stocked up on Pot Noodle, Ibuprofen and vuvuzelas (please, no!)? Have you remembe... more info

The 9513 Country Music — With 19 albums and hundreds of songs to his name, Jim Lauderdale has become one of the leading voices in the country and Americana genres. His collaborations include everyone from Ralph Stanley to Elvis Costello. In fact, it’s probably easier to co... more info

Stereogum — Magic Kids’ “Summer” makes me think of Elvis Costello crooning vintage Brian Wilson lyrics with the help of Sufjan Stevens’ backup singers. The track — complete with strings — comes from the Memphis orchestral pop group’s full-length de... more info

Guardian Music — The first of five previously unpublished blogposts from legendary music writer Steven Wells, who died last yearOn 24 June 2009, music journalism lost one of its funniest, angriest and most distinctive voices. Steven Wells – or Swells to his fans �... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about the power of the flower, but from here on in, we're living for the weekendAfter a week giving each other flowers, I hope everyone is full of the joys of early summer. Rather that than full of dread at the inexorable approach o... more info

Stereogum — Bands are canceling gigs in Israel following last week’s raid on a group of aid ships heading to Gaza. Elvis Costello posted a carefully-worded letter on his website outlining his reasons for canceling his concerts in Israel, acknowledging that he ... more info