May 2, 2025
Elvis Costello and The Imposters bring the heat to 2025 with Radio Soul tour
The stage is set. The lights dim. A wave of anticipation sweeps over the crowd. Elvis Costello, exalted by critics for his literate lyrical wordplay and masterful musicianship, is ready to pull assorted songs from his treasure trove of tunes for fans. With his band, The Imposters, and guitarist Charlie Sexton, they are poised to ignite 2025 with their Radio Soul tour.
Kicking off June 12 in Seattle, this tour promises an exploration of Costello's rich history, taking fans back to the early days—1977 to 1986—while offering the thrill of unexpected surprises. It's a celebration of music and memories, where every song is a bridge to the past.
Kicking off June 12 in Seattle, this tour promises an exploration of Costello's rich history, taking fans back to the early days—1977 to 1986—while offering the thrill of unexpected surprises. It's a celebration of music and memories, where every song is a bridge to the past.
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An iconic repertoire with a new twist
Costello’s iconic voice blends seamlessly with the band’s energy as they revisit hits from his career's golden years. But this isn't just a trip down memory lane. Alongside the classics, fans will get a taste of innovation.
The setlist includes tracks from his upcoming album, The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, where Bacharach’s timeless style meets Costello’s sharp, soulful edge. It’s a fusion of two worlds—Bacharach’s orchestrations and Costello’s raw, poetic storytelling. Radio Soul offers a thrilling, intimate look at the man behind the music.
The setlist includes tracks from his upcoming album, The Songs of Bacharach & Costello, where Bacharach’s timeless style meets Costello’s sharp, soulful edge. It’s a fusion of two worlds—Bacharach’s orchestrations and Costello’s raw, poetic storytelling. Radio Soul offers a thrilling, intimate look at the man behind the music.
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The Songs of Bacharach & Costello
The Songs of Bacharach & Costello is a box set of recordings from American pop musician Burt Bacharach and British rock musician Elvis Costello, released in 2023. Recorded in the 1990s,
Honoring a timeless musical legacy
As the tour unfolds, a new chapter is written with the release of Painted From Memory's 25th-anniversary edition. A work of genius, now remastered with the addition of Bacharach’s lush orchestration.
For fans who’ve followed Costello’s career, it’s more than just a songbook; it’s a journey through time, from the quiet moments of musical creation to the monumental collaborations that shaped the sound of modern music.
This tour isn’t just a series of shows—it’s a living, breathing celebration of music, legacy, and the stories told through every note.
With the Radio Soul tour, Costello and The Imposters invite us all to listen closer, feel deeper, and celebrate the power of music promotion in its purest form.
For fans who’ve followed Costello’s career, it’s more than just a songbook; it’s a journey through time, from the quiet moments of musical creation to the monumental collaborations that shaped the sound of modern music.
This tour isn’t just a series of shows—it’s a living, breathing celebration of music, legacy, and the stories told through every note.
With the Radio Soul tour, Costello and The Imposters invite us all to listen closer, feel deeper, and celebrate the power of music promotion in its purest form.
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Trivia
During his controversial first appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1977, Elvis Costello abruptly stopped his band, The Attractions, mid-song and launched into a different, unapproved track, leading to a temporary ban from the show. What song did he stop playing, and what song did he switch to?
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Radio Radio
"Radio Radio" is a song written by Elvis Costello and performed by Elvis Costello and the Attractions.




