Guardian Music — Yes, they pack their songs full of cliches. But these 'Spice Girls with instruments' are fun and charming – and there's a distinct whiff of Suzi Quatro about themReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: London.The lineup: Aicha, Chloe, Carmen, Rosie... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonHer smoky contralto voice might see her selling more records than her husband, Elvis Costello, and comfortably filling large venues such as the Albert Hall, but the headgirlish Diana Krall still seems a rather reluctant fron... more info

Guardian Music — Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler on how reggae violins, shuffling beats and an outstanding vocal made a 1980s club classicJazzie B, producer and rapperEverything about this single was magic. We weren't trying to follow any trend or fit into any category â€... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Season 8 winner, Kris Allen, was on hand to perform on of Steven's songs, "The Time Of Your Life." Before the gala concert, that also featured Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love, Tom Morello and more, he spoke with the pre... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Elvis Costello’s been part of the pop music landscape for so long now, and has written and recorded so much, it can be hard at times to remember what it was like before he elevated the game with his razor wit, impeccable compositional skills and ki... more info

Mercury News, California — The venue will host Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, others Oct. 4-7 more info

Impose Magazine — The annual Riotfest continued on Sunday, September 16 in Chicago, IL at Humboldt Park. Our photographer, Ben Pegram, was able to capture performances from Built To Spill, Chiodos, Elvis Costello, The Jesus and Mary Chain, NOFX (yes, really!), Screami... more info

Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonIf anyone's a winner from the Chris Brown controversy it's Mick Hucknall, for the first time since 1986 no longer the most unlikable man in music. His bad rap wasn't just down to his smarmy playboy image, flashing his leonine... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A steadfast comrade to legions of fellow musicians including Elvis Costello and Tom Waits, avant-garde guitarist and composer Marc Ribot is now lending his support to the Occupy Wall Street movement, which marks its first anniversary today. more info

Consequence of Sound — Iggy Pop and the Stooges! JAMC! Elvis Costello! GWAR! more info