Friday, June 5, 2020

Elvis Costello releases "No Flag"

Elvis Costello released "No Flag" which he recorded in Helsinki in February playing all the instruments himself. Watch the clip below. Photo: Ray di Pietro 

Here's the scoop...
Today, Elvis Costello releases his new song, "No Flag" – recorded in Helsinki, Finland. The song is also featured in a new illustrated clip by Eamon Singer and Arlo McFurlow – watch it below – both available now from Concord Records by electrical wire.

Traveling alone to the Finnish capital on February 16th, Costello worked for three days at Suomenlinnan Studio, a recording facility a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Helsinki. The song was recorded by Eetu Seppälä – assisted by Tim Mikkkola – in Helsinki, and mixed by Sebastian Krys in Los Angeles.

Asked about the choice of recording location, Costello, explained, "I wanted to go somewhere nobody knew me."

The instrumental credits list only: Elvis Costello - Mouth, Drum, Fender Jazzmaster, Hammond Organ and Bass.

Look out for the next installment of this story on July 10th.


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