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Elvis Costello

  1. switched on pop
    Elvis Costello’s Aim Remains True, 32 Albums InPlus, riffs on everything from Olivia Rodrigo’s songs being “how rock and roll works” to passing on a chance to write for Adele.
    By Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding
  2. profile
    Elvis Costello Wrote the Anthem for This Brooding TimeHe’s back with his 31st (or so) studio album. But don’t look for any consolation from him.
    By David Yaffe
  3. my single is dropping
    Elvis Costello Releases ‘Hetty O’Hara Confidential,’ Second New Song of 2020Recorded in Helsinki, Finland, along with previous song “No Flag.”
    By Justin Curto
  4. theme songs
    Why The Deuce Got a New Theme SongElvis Costello’s “This Year’s Girl” is a perfect fit for the HBO show.
    By Lisa Liebman
  5. touring
    Elvis Costello Cancels Tour Due to ‘Very Aggressive’ CancerHis long, animated gigs didn’t help.
    By Devon Ivie
  6. exclusive
    Elvis Costello Is Taking His Love of Late Night to Sam Bee’s WHCD AfterpartyNew York and Vulture are co-hosting the shindig.
    By Dee Lockett
  7. one of the greats
    Remembering Allen Toussaint, the Musical Force Who Embodied New OrleansToussaint shaped the sound of R&B, rock, and country, but to New Orleans, he remained a down-to-earth ambassador.
    By Alison Fensterstock
  8. everyday i write the book
    The Biggest Surprises From This Fall’s 6 Best Rock MemoirsNew memoirs from Elvis Costello, Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, John Fogerty, Chrissie Hynde, and Grace Jones grace the shelves this fall — but which is the juiciest?
    By Stephen Thomas Erlewine
  9. listen up
    Every Song That Influenced Elvis Costello, According to His New MemoirPlus a deep dive into why Costello’s encyclopedic appreciation of music remains one of the defining characteristics of his discography.
    By Stephen Deusner
  10. excerpt
    Book Excerpt: Elvis Costello Shares the Inspiration Behind ‘Alison’A chapter from the singer-songwriter’s memoir, Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink.
    By Elvis Costello
  11. chat room
    Questlove on His New Album With Elvis Costello“Yes, [’Blurred Lines’] is douchey, in a kind of a fun way.”
    By Jody Rosen
  12. radio vulture
    Jody Rosen’s Songs of the WeekExtra credit to the guy who miked Questlove’s drums.
    By Jody Rosen
  13. right-click
    Hear Elvis Costello and the Roots’ First SingleOff their upcoming album, Wise Up Ghost.
    By Jesse David Fox
  14. collaborations
    The Roots and Elvis Costello Made an Album TogetherIt’s out in September.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  15. last night on late night
    Last Night on Late Night: Jon Hamm Revealed His Aroused and Postcoitus ExpressionsPlus: Jennifer Westfeldt judges people by their pets, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
    By Caroline Shin
  16. out on the weekend
    This Weekend’s Concerts, From Ke$ha to Tune-YardsPlus: Maroon 5, the Strokes, Ricky Martin, and more, in our weekly concert roundup.
    By Emily Watkins
  17. awards
    All Denzel Is Saying Is Give Peace a ChanceThe movie star will host the Nobel Peace Prize concert with Anne Hathaway.
    By Avi Zenilman
  18. protests
    Pixies, Gorillaz, and Klaxons Bail Out of Israeli Music FestivalThe bands have canceled their slots at Tel Aviv’s June 9 Pic.Nic festival.
    By Amos Barshad
  19. music
    See President Obama Sing ‘Hey Jude’ With Paul McCartney and Jerry Seinfeld… and everyone else, because everyone loves the Beatles.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  20. music
    Hear a New Beck Song on the True Blood SoundtrackAlso new tracks from Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello.
    By Edith Zimmerman
  21. the industry
    James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn Totally Not Responsible for Lincoln’s AssassinationPlus: Johnny Depp! Elvis Costello! The Black Keys!
    By Amos Barshad
  22. Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, and Zooey Deschanel Are Together Again for the First TimeTime to update your bucket list.
    By Mark Graham
  23. quote machine
    Hunter Parrish Beloved by Marijuana FansPlus: ‘The Transporter’: gay?
    By Stan Park
  24. right-click
    Rihanna Strikes a PosePlus: Elvis Costello and Jenny Lewis!
    By Ehren Gresehover
  25. the early word
    So, How Is Elvis Costello’s Variety Show?Not so great!
    By Stephen Rodrick
  26. right-click
    Even Liam Gallagher Is Right Twice a DayPlus: New music from Elvis Costello and Lykke Li!
  27. apropos of nothing
    Elvis Costello Proves That CDs Are Not Yet DeadElvis’s new album came out yesterday exclusively on vinyl. No one in the world has yet figured out how to leak it to the Internet.
  28. right-click
    Weezer Return to Their Blue PeriodPlus: New music from the Ying Yang Twins!
  29. the industry
    NBC Spending Even More Time at ‘The Office’Plus: The fate of ‘Friday Night Lights,’ William Monahan’s next project, and Elvis Costello’s talk show.
  30. vulture lists
    10 Terrible Musical SlumpsBut there’s a happy ending! Here’s our list of ten artists who, unlike R.E.M., overcame their slumps.
  31. vulture lists
    8 Lamest Pop-Classical Crossovers in HistoryPaul McCartney! Elvis Costello! And Sting! Obviously!
  32. right-click
    We Told You the New Hives Album Was Bad!Plus: Super Furry Animals!
  33. the take
    Lucinda Williams and a Brief History of Blatantly Nostalgic Concert Cash-InsThe “theme night” is not a new concept, but only recently has it become its own concert genre and an important revenue stream.
  34. right-click
    Elvis Costello: Invincible!Plus: Music from Baby Elephant and Leaders of the New School!
  35. the early-evening news
    Jerry Bruckheimer Back to What He Does Best: Blowing Shit UpPlus news on Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bob Dylan, and the coming zombie apocalypse.
  36. the industry
    Eva Mendes to Play Sexy PersonTim Allen, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Costello!