Elvis Costello has shared a gripping new song, “Newspaper Pane,” from his upcoming album, Hey Clockface, out October 30th via Concord Records. Unlike other songs on Hey Clockface — which were recorded in Helsinki and Paris — “Newspaper Pane” came about after the Covid-19 pandemic set in and Costello found …
Read More »Lorde, Mick Jagger and More Sign Open Letter Demanding Clearance for Campaign Songs
Dozens of high-profile musicians in pop, rock and hip-hop have partnered with the Artist Rights Alliance in an open letter demanding that politicians get clearance on the music they play at campaign rallies and other public events. The letter calls for major political party committees in the U.S. to “establish …
Read More »Elvis Costello Pays Tribute to 'Dear Friend' and Producer Hal Willner
Elvis Costello has penned a heartfelt tribute to his “dear friend,” the late producer Hal Willner, whom he worked with on a number of projects that spanned from recorded work to film and live events. Willner died on Monday at the age of 64. The cause of death has not …
Read More »Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton to Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Awards
English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello and blues-rocker Delbert McClinton are among the diverse group of artists who will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 18th annual Americana Honors and Awards. The show will be held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on September 11th. Costello will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting, …
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