ELVIS COSTELLO'S BRILLIANT CAREER Elvis Costello was presented with the ASCAP Founders Award at this year's Pop Awards. As he prepared to release his new album, North, he talked to Playback's Erik Philbrook about his songwriting craft and his many musical interests. Pictured left, Elvis Costello performing at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

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LINDA PERRY'S POP PROWESS
Former frontwoman for 4 Non Blondes, Linda Perry has risen to become one of the most successful and sought-after songwriters in pop music. Her work with younger pop stars such as Pink and Christina Aguilera caught the attention of rock icon Courtney Love, with whom Perry has recently collaborated.

UNSPEAKABLE BEAUTY: THE MUSIC OF MEREDITH MONK
As a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, musical theater works and films, Meredith Monk's unfettered imagination and prodigious talent has established her as one of the formeost artists of our time. Not surprisingly, she is still trying new things. She talked to Playback about writing Possible Sky, her first-ever symphonic work.

ON THE SCENE: WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
In a series, Playback focuses on music scenes around the country that are breeding the next generation of great rock bands. The first installment travels to Brooklyn and the ultra-hip hood of Williamsburg.

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