Costello has already released Momofuku on vinyl (2xLP), but the CD release arrives today. Those who purchased the vinyl two weeks ago had codes to download digital versions then, but not much has "leaked" to the web yet in terms of reception. Costello's 24th official release features collaboration with new friend Jenny Lewis, who enlisted EC to help with her upcoming solo release. Momofuku features work by singer-songwriter Jonathan Rice too, who also worked on Lewis' record and is now a part of Costello's band. According to Billboard, the record's title is for Momofuku Ando, who invented the first cup noodle. Costello added that the making of the twelve tracks came surprisingly easy, claiming, “All we had to do to make this record was add water.” Har, har, Declan. Ever the champion of powerful pop and meaningful reflections, Costello lives up to his own legend with this latest album, which itself was a bit of a surprise: not much buzz existed for its release until March of this year.

Elvis Costello: [Official] [MySpace] [Beyond Belief on Momofuku tour (YouTube]

Singer Mariam Wallentin and drummer Andreas Werliin are the Swedish duo known as Wildbirds & Peacedrums. Their music is somewhere in between jazz, pop and eccentric soul. Wallentin's voice is one of the most wild, strong and interesting instruments out there, fluctuating between fragile and bizarre. There are hints of Kate Bush in her inflections, but there is something raw festering beneath the surface that fosters the vulnerable feeling of the entire work. Werliin's percussion work is astounding: his patience and firm grasp on the concept of space toys with elite avant jazz elements, but never strays too far from the intimate essence of the songs. Recording on a mobile unit, the duo released the record on CDRs originally (then on Found You records), but have now found a home for this blissfully original and heart-wrenching work on the Leaf label. They plan to tour Europe and North America this year.

Wildbirds & Peacedrums: [MySpace] [@ PostEverything]

16 Horsepower: Live: March 2001
Animal Collective: Water Curses EP
Apocalyptica: Apocalyptica (reissue)
Armin van Buuren: Imagine
Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime
The Birthday Massacre: Looking Glass
The Brakes: Tale of Two Cities
Caipercaillie: Roses and Tears
Carney: Nothing Without You EP
Charlotte Sometimes: Waves & The Both of Us
Death Cab for Cutie: I Will Possess Your Heart (import single)
Elvis Costello: Momofuku
Everest: Ghost Notes
Firewater: The Golden Hour
Four Tet: Ringer
From First to Last: From First to Last
Gavin DeGraw: Gavin DeGraw
Gentleman Auction House: The Book of Matches
Gossip: Live in Liverpool [lp]
Hammock: Maybe They Will Sing for Us Tomorrow
IAMX: The Alternative
Kate Rusby: Who Knows Where the Time Goes (import single)
Kayo Dot: Blue Lambency Downward
The Last Shadow Puppets: The Age of the Understatement
The Last Shadow Puppets: The Age of the Understatement [lp]
The Long Blondes: Couples
The Long Blondes: Couples [lp]
Lykke Li: Little Bit EP
Man Man: Rabbit Habits [lp]
Matmos: Supreme Balloon
Meho Plaza: Meho Plaza
Michael Ciacchino: Lost: Season 3 (soundtrack)
Michael Ciacchino: Speed Racer (soundtrack)
Michael Franti & Spearhead: Power to the Peaceful Festival 2005 (with bonus DVD)
The Morning Benders: Talking Through Tin Cans
Morning State: You Know People I Know People
Nik Freitas: Sun Down
No Age: Nouns
No Age: Nouns [lp]
The Parlor Mob: And You Were a Crow
Pattern Is Movement: All Together
Ramin Djawadi: Iron Man (soundtrack)
The Republic Tigers: Keep Color
Russian Circles: Station
Sasha: The EmFire Collection: Mixed, Unmixed & Remixed
Scott Kelly: The Wake
Shawn Lee & The Ping Pong Orchestra: Miles of Styles
Shy Child: Noise Won't Stop
Sierra Hull: Secrets
Simon Joyner: Cowardly Traveller Pays His Toll (reissue) [lp]
Sinkane: Color Voice
Sinkane: Color Voice [lp]
((Sounder)): Good Things Come and Go Like Bad Things
Spark Is a Diamond: Try This on for Size
Spoon: Girls Can Tell (reissue) [lp]
Static Revenger: Presents Love Song Surprise
Terry Riley: Last Camel in Paris
Tim Fite: Fair Ain't Fair
Tokio Hotel: Scream
Van Duren: Are You Serious? (reissue)
Wildbirds & Peacedrums: Heartcore