Industry Jun 14, 2026
Elvis Costello on Olivia Rodrigo & "Pump It Up"
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Elvis Costello has stated that he will not be taking legal action against Olivia Rodrigo over allegations that her song "Brutal" plagiarized his 1978 track "Pump It Up." Costello mentioned that Bob Dylan had previously teased him about potential lawsuits.
The claim of plagiarism centers on the alleged sonic similarities between Rodrigo's 2021 song and Costello's earlier work. Originally reported by MusicRadar.