Elvis Costello discusses Armed Forces reissue and Hey Clockface album

The Complete Armed Forces box set – with 9 pieces of vinyl – is due November 6; Hey Clockface is out Friday. 

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.