Industry Jun 14, 2026
Elvis Costello on Olivia Rodrigo "Plagiarism"
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Elvis Costello confirmed that Bob Dylan teased him about potentially suing over alleged plagiarism but ultimately did not. Costello will not be taking legal action against Olivia Rodrigo.
The allegation concerns Rodrigo's 2021 song "Brutal" and its perceived similarity to Costello's "Pump It Up." Originally reported by MusicRadar.
The allegation concerns Rodrigo's 2021 song "Brutal" and its perceived similarity to Costello's "Pump It Up." Originally reported by MusicRadar.