L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Hollywood Palladium is bigger than the Troubadour, but it’s a living room compared to the Staples Center. Elton John settled into the relatively small venue on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday and made it the grounds for a long-anticipated party..... more info

Guardian Music — The 63-year-old insists that he is not going to compete with the likes of JLS or Lady Gaga anymoreAfter a career spanning no less than seven UK No 1s – but now up against younger "divas" such as Lady Gaga – Elton John is calling time on writing t... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonFar from the bitch being back, the interviews given by Elton John in advance of the opening night of the Electric Proms stressed a calmer, gentler Sir Reginald Dwight of Pinner. Managing to hold his famously waspish tongue, he seeme... more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonIt's 40 years since Elton John last played the Roundhouse. Then, he was supporting the Who. Now, in keeping with the BBC's Electric Proms' eclectic ethos, he's sharing the spotlight with new talent and an old idol.Very much the mas... more info

NME — Plus singer plays his new album 'Union' in full with Leon Russell in front of star studded audience more info

Mjsbigblog — The guitar player for Lee DeWyze’s band, Chris Wrate tweets, “What up Lee fans!? Follow @Drapetastic aka Jon Draper. He’s @LeeDeWyze ’s bass player!” So far, We’ve got Chris Wrate, guitar, and Jon Draper, the Bass Player... more info

All About Jazz — "The Union" is an unusual thing: a duet for four male voices. This might seem like an impossible equation but most art takes shape on at least two levels—the obvious one driven by star personalities and the crucial substratum where producers, son... more info

Scotsman.com — POP Bryan Ferry: Olympia Virgin, £12.99 ** more info

Stereogum — Buffalo Springfield reunited at Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit this weekend. The weekend featured a lot of big names, including Elvis Costello, Elton John, Jackson Brown, Pearl Jam and Billy Idol (along with Grizzly Bear, Modest Mouse, Leon R... more info

The Telegraph — The Union's Elton John and Leon Russell is is a rich, lyrical stew. Rating: * * * * more info