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Displaying all articles tagged:
Elvis Costello
switched on pop
Jan. 25, 2022
Elvis Costello’s Aim Remains True, 32 Albums In
Plus, 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
profile
Oct. 26, 2020
Elvis Costello Wrote the Anthem for This Brooding Time
He’s back with his 31st (or so) studio album. But don’t look for any consolation from him.
By
David Yaffe
my single is dropping
July 10, 2020
Elvis Costello Releases ‘Hetty O’Hara Confidential,’ Second New Song of 2020
Recorded in Helsinki, Finland, along with previous song “No Flag.”
By
Justin Curto
theme songs
Sept. 10, 2018
Why
The Deuce
Got a New Theme Song
Elvis Costello’s “This Year’s Girl” is a perfect fit for the HBO show.
By
Lisa Liebman
touring
July 7, 2018
Elvis Costello Cancels Tour Due to ‘Very Aggressive’ Cancer
His long, animated gigs didn’t help.
By
Devon Ivie
exclusive
Apr. 25, 2017
Elvis Costello Is Taking His Love of Late Night to Sam Bee’s WHCD Afterparty
New York
and Vulture are co-hosting the shindig.
By
Dee Lockett
one of the greats
Nov. 11, 2015
Remembering Allen Toussaint, the Musical Force Who Embodied New Orleans
Toussaint shaped the sound of R&B, rock, and country, but to New Orleans, he remained a down-to-earth ambassador.
By
Alison Fensterstock
everyday i write the book
Nov. 5, 2015
The Biggest Surprises From This Fall’s 6 Best Rock Memoirs
New 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
listen up
Oct. 14, 2015
Every Song That Influenced Elvis Costello, According to His New Memoir
Plus a deep dive into why Costello’s encyclopedic appreciation of music remains one of the defining characteristics of his discography.
By
Stephen Deusner
excerpt
Oct. 12, 2015
Book Excerpt: Elvis Costello Shares the Inspiration Behind ‘Alison’
A chapter from the singer-songwriter’s memoir,
Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink
.
By
Elvis Costello
chat room
Sept. 18, 2013
Questlove on His New Album With Elvis Costello
“Yes, [’Blurred Lines’] is douchey, in a kind of a fun way.”
By
Jody Rosen
radio vulture
July 26, 2013
Jody Rosen’s Songs of the Week
Extra credit to the guy who miked Questlove’s drums.
By
Jody Rosen
right-click
July 22, 2013
Hear Elvis Costello and the Roots’ First Single
Off their upcoming album,
Wise Up Ghost
.
By
Jesse David Fox
collaborations
May 29, 2013
The Roots and Elvis Costello Made an Album Together
It’s out in September.
By
Amanda Dobbins
last night on late night
Mar. 9, 2012
Last Night on Late Night: Jon Hamm Revealed His Aroused and Postcoitus Expressions
Plus: Jennifer Westfeldt judges people by their pets, and more, on our daily late-night roundup.
By
Caroline Shin
out on the weekend
May 9, 2011
This Weekend’s Concerts, From Ke$ha to Tune-Yards
Plus: Maroon 5, the Strokes, Ricky Martin, and more, in our weekly concert roundup.
By
Emily Watkins
awards
Nov. 19, 2010
All Denzel Is Saying Is Give Peace a Chance
The movie star will host the Nobel Peace Prize concert with Anne Hathaway.
By
Avi Zenilman
protests
June 7, 2010
Pixies, Gorillaz, and Klaxons Bail Out of Israeli Music Festival
The bands have canceled their slots at Tel Aviv’s June 9 Pic.Nic festival.
By
Amos Barshad
music
June 3, 2010
See President Obama Sing ‘Hey Jude’ With Paul McCartney and Jerry Seinfeld
… and everyone else, because everyone loves the Beatles.
By
Edith Zimmerman
music
May 20, 2010
Hear a New Beck Song on the
True Blood
Soundtrack
Also new tracks from Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello.
By
Edith Zimmerman
the industry
Sept. 14, 2009
James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn Totally Not Responsible for Lincoln’s Assassination
Plus: Johnny Depp! Elvis Costello! The Black Keys!
By
Amos Barshad
Feb. 12, 2009
Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, and Zooey Deschanel Are Together Again for the First Time
Time to update your bucket list.
By
Mark Graham
quote machine
Dec. 1, 2008
Hunter Parrish Beloved by Marijuana Fans
Plus: ‘The Transporter’: gay?
By
Stan Park
right-click
Sept. 11, 2008
Rihanna Strikes a Pose
Plus: Elvis Costello and Jenny Lewis!
By
Ehren Gresehover
the early word
Sept. 11, 2008
So, How Is Elvis Costello’s Variety Show?
Not so great!
By
Stephen Rodrick
right-click
May 6, 2008
Even Liam Gallagher Is Right Twice a Day
Plus: New music from Elvis Costello and Lykke Li!
apropos of nothing
Apr. 23, 2008
Elvis Costello Proves That CDs Are Not Yet Dead
Elvis’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.
right-click
Apr. 14, 2008
Weezer Return to Their Blue Period
Plus: New music from the Ying Yang Twins!
the industry
Apr. 3, 2008
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.
vulture lists
Apr. 1, 2008
10 Terrible Musical Slumps
But there’s a happy ending! Here’s our list of ten artists who, unlike R.E.M., overcame their slumps.
vulture lists
Oct. 31, 2007
8 Lamest Pop-Classical Crossovers in History
Paul McCartney! Elvis Costello! And Sting! Obviously!
right-click
Oct. 15, 2007
We Told You the New Hives Album Was Bad!
Plus: Super Furry Animals!
the take
Oct. 2, 2007
Lucinda Williams and a Brief History of Blatantly Nostalgic Concert Cash-Ins
The “theme night” is not a new concept, but only recently has it become its own concert genre and an important revenue stream.
right-click
Sept. 26, 2007
Elvis Costello: Invincible!
Plus: Music from Baby Elephant and Leaders of the New School!
the early-evening news
Sept. 20, 2007
Jerry Bruckheimer Back to What He Does Best: Blowing Shit Up
Plus news on Jeffrey Katzenberg, Bob Dylan, and the coming zombie apocalypse.
the industry
Aug. 22, 2007
Eva Mendes to Play Sexy Person
Tim Allen, Bob Dylan, and Elvis Costello!