Elvis Costello

The band will head to the US this summer

The singer-songwriter released his new album, The Boy Named If, earlier this month

They'd be doing him "a favour", he says

Elvis Costello has a brilliant new album to talk about, but as Michael Bonner soon discovers, his candour covers all bases. To be discussed: climate crisis, genre exercises, distorted truths, imaginary friends and the joys of beating up Sting. Every night.

'The Boy Named If' tour is in support of Costello and co's forthcoming album

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It's released on January 14

It follows a recent French adaptation of his 2020 album Hey Clockface

Other winners include Laura Marling and Robert Vincent