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Elvis Costello is commanding the spotlight this week with a flurry of activity that’s impossible to ignore on any self-respecting biography flash. The biggest headline: Costello has just extended his “Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello” tour with The Imposters featuring Charlie Sexton. This means 22 fresh East Coast and Midwest dates starting September 18 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with stops in Boston, Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC, among others—making autumn 2025 a season dominated by Costello’s classic songbook, from “My Aim Is True” through “Blood & Chocolate.” According to Consequence Music and JamBase, tickets for these shows are premiering through presales now, giving fans the chance to experience the master live as he draws from the golden years of his legendary catalog.

Brookville, NY witnessed Costello’s return last night at the Tilles Center, his first show there since 2021. Reviews say he’s sharper than ever and not just revisiting the past but breathing new life into it. At his September 24 show in Hartford, the setlist described on Setlist.fm wove through not only Costello originals like “Alison,” “Watching the Detectives,” and “Pump It Up,” but also inventive covers of Aretha Franklin and Victor Jara. This tour, according to the Akron Civic Theatre and the Charleston City Paper, is framed as a possible farewell to some of these era-defining tracks—if Costello is to be believed, “time is running out,” making each performance potentially historic for fans of these classics.

Beyond the tour, Costello continues to collaborate and innovate. He’s booked for a limited run with Germany’s WDR Big Band in November, shared on his official Threads account just two days ago—indicating he’s still expanding his sonic palette. Earlier this month, he appeared for a live session on KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” playing unheard tracks and discussing songwriting, signaling that while the old hits draw crowds, he’s not finished making new music. Social channels have been buzzing with fan videos and speculation about a possible new single, but as of now, there’s no confirmed announcement from Costello’s camp.

Finally, with the recent release of the “King Of America & Other Realms” 6-CD anthology last fall, Costello’s legacy is not just being relived, it’s being recontextualized for a new generation. Whether you’re catching him on tour, tuning in to a surprise collaboration, or unboxing that new anthology, Costello’s story this week is one of relentless artistry and reflection on an unparalleled career.

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