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Elvis Costello to Music Critics: 'National Ransom' Is Not a Bluegrass Record

The release of 'National Ransom' is a celebratory occasion for Elvis Costello, but the bespectacked Brit s also feeling a tad "bewildered" about the whole affair. ... Read More »

Nick Lowe Ends US Tour in Brooklyn

On Sunday night, less than 24 hours before he was to cross the Atlantic and head home to England, Nick Lowe ventured over the East River and played his first-ever Brooklyn show. ... Read More »

The Secret Sisters Stay Humble After 'Crazy' Success -- Exclusive Video

It's been a wild year for the Secret Sisters, aka Laura and Lydia Rogers, two sweet girls from Muscle Shoals, Ala., who quite suddenly found themselves under the wing of T-Bone Burnett and onstage next to Elvis Costello and Jakob Dylan. ... Read More »

Elvis Costello Seeks Hope and Beauty in the Music on His 'National Ransom' Album

Throughout his more than 30-year career, Elvis Costello is one of the few artists of whom it can be said he has truly done it all. From songs like 'Watching the Detectives,' 'Alison' and 'Radio, Radio' in his early days, through a series of critically acclaimed albums in the '80s, including the 1986 combo of 'King Of America' and 'Blood & Chocolate'... ... Read More »

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Offers Free Festival That's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Getty Images With all the talk about concert ticket prices and attendance during this brutal year ... Read More »

Getting Geeky With It: 20 Albums Inspired by the Dork Life

Geek rockers are deceptive. On the one hand, they're ... Read More »

Elton John Rocks Israel Despite Gaza Raid Fallout

While some artists have changed their minds about playing in Israel after the deadly Gaza flotilla ... Read More »

Pixies Call Off Israel Concert Following Gaza Raid

The Pixies will not be performing a scheduled date in Tel Aviv this summer, AP reported Sunday. The ... Read More »

Rock 'n' Roll Spelling Bee: S-O-N-G-S That Have Us Spellbound

Let's face it: Spelling bee champs aren't likely to become rock stars. Yet every now and then a rock ... Read More »

Paul McCartney to Receive Gershwin Prize From President Obama at White House

Paul McCartney is set to be honored by President Barack Obama in a June 2 ceremony at the White ... Read More »

Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crowded House to Join Paul McCartney at Hard Rock Calling

Crosby, Stills and Nash, Crowded House and Elvis Costello have been confirmed for London's Hard Rock ... Read More »

Elvis Costello Cancels Israel Gigs

Elvis Costello has become the latest music star to call off concerts in Israel, citing what he ... Read More »

Beck, Robbie Robertson and More to Appear on Second 'True Blood' Soundtrack

Beck, M. Ward and the Band's Robbie Robertson are among the artists that have crafted new material ... Read More »

Hotel Songs: Spinner's Rock Travel Guide

Hotels -- and what goes on inside -- have an indelible place in music history. If classic tunes ... Read More »

Elvis Costello Goes Country, Covers Elvis in NYC

Opened in 1930, the United Palace Theatre is the jewel of Washington Heights, one of Manhattan's ... Read More »

Elvis Costello, Seasick Steve and Broken Bells to Play Meltdown

Elvis Costello, Seasick Steve and Broken Bells are among the acts confirmed for Richard Thompson's ... Read More »