My Morning Jacket to release Record Store Day exclusives
Repent! Oh, ye frequent downloaders. As reported earlier, the second annual Record Store Day has been confirmed for Saturday, April 18, and this time, a slew of bands are releasing exclusives that day to celebrate. Don't look for these at FYE or your outgoing Virgin Megastore; these are exclusive to independently owned record stores.... read more
Found in: NewsTelluride Bluegrass Festival adds to line-up
As previously reported, Telluride Bluegrass Festival has unveiled a prestigious (if not entirely bluegrass) line-up. David Byrne, Elvis Costello and Three Girls & Their Buddy (Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller) are all set to lead the June 18-21 weekend in southwestern Colorado.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsTelluride Bluegrass Festival's 2009 line-up announced
The 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Festival has announced the line-up for its 36th annual incarnation, which will include Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Sam Bush, Kasey Chambers and many more.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFive Fantastic Songs Missing from The Pitchfork 500
Today, Pitchfork will release a book, printed on actual paper. The tome is called The Pitchfork 500: Our Guide to the Greatest Songs from Punk to the Present, and it is billed as containing "all-new essays and reviews written with the sharp wit and insight for which the site is known." A list like this practically begs for argument, and so it made sense to create a list of amazing songs that Pitchfork forgot. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStephen Colbert's Christmas special sports crazy talent
Christmas will come early for Stephen Colbert fans this year... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsHardly Strictly Bluegrass: hardly anything but awesome
It takes little more than a (rare) fogless fall day to make a trip to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park worth quite a trek... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCharlie Louvin to release two new albums
If you thought that Charlie Louvin's 2007 self-titled disc—which featured guest performances from Louvin-influenced artists like Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) and... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRoots and Costello signed on for inaugural Whistler fest
Just when you thought this year's summer festival lineup couldn't possibly have anything left up it's jam-packed sleeve, British Canadian resort town Whistler jumped in the game with a handful of festival veterans ready to prove you wrong... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElvis Costello says “j/k” to no CD release of Momofuku
Elvis Costello’s previously announced vinyl/digital-only release of his next studio album now has a CD release date. Following its April 22 vinyl release, Momofuku will hit shelves in CD format on May 6. Related links:. News: Elton John and Elvis Costello team up for television show Feature: Costello and Toussaint: American without tears LostHighwayRecords.com Got news tips for Paste? E-mail news@pastemagazine.com. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElton John and Elvis Costello team up for television show
Elvis Costello has signed on for a 13-week television series on the BBC 4 entitled Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…, which Elton John is to executive produce. The program (or should we say programme) will feature interviews with artists and others with spectacular insight into the recording industry. “I’m not interested in extracting some dark secret,” Costello told Billboard.com. “I’d rather hear about a bright secret, a deep love or a curiosity that might be otherwise obscured by fame. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk in complete thoughts about music, movies, art or even vaudeville, then frame it with unique... read more
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