Pitchfork — Elvis Costello has revealed the details of the musically inclined Sundance Channel talk show he's been cooking up, "Spectacle: Elvis Costello With...", and damn has he done well on the guest-getting front.Have a look at the lineup:Lou Reed, the ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Shane Nicholson will showcase his new album `Familiar Ghosts` on the John Mellencamp and Sheryl Crow tour. more info

Pitchfork — The twentieth anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction will take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West, with the aim of raising some coin for the city's homeless and underprivileged youngsters. Over the years, the... more info

Starpulse — Rocker John Mellencamp is joining the U.S. presidential debate - by recording a radio ad in his native Indiana, urging the public to vote for Democrat Barack Obama.[...] Read more! more info

ContactMusic — Rocker JOHN MELLENCAMP is joining the U.S. presidential debate - by recording a radio ad in his native Indiana, urging the public to vote for Democrat BARACK OBAMA. ... more info

Rolling Stone — • Matthews, Jay-Z Step Up Obama Support Top stories from the last three days: • Dr. Pepper Reveals Chinese Democracy Plan • In the Studio: David Cook • Travers Video Review: Changeling, HSM3 • John Mellencamp Does Obama Radio Ad • Bono to... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Katopodis/Getty As if demanding John McCain to stop using his music wasn’t enough, John Mellencamp has lent his voice to a radio commercial in Indiana throwing more support behind Obama. “I’ve seen a lot of small towns, and now I’m see... more info

Altsounds — OC'S original skanking pranksters Reel Big Fish have finished mixing and mastering the tracks that will make up their new album, a 10 song serving of high-energy covers which they've dubbed, Fame, Fortune and Fornication. The release is set to incl... more info

Altsounds — OC'S original skanking pranksters Reel Big Fish have finished mixing and mastering the tracks that will make up their new album, a 10 song serving of high-energy covers which they've dubbed, Fame, Fortune and Fornication. The release is set to incl... more info

Wired - Listening Post — John McCain has run afoul of Foo Fighters, Van Halen, Heart, Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp and even that hack Paris Hilton. But the hits just keep on coming: On Wednesday, Bon Jovi added his name to the list of rockers... more info