Industry Jun 14, 2026
Elvis Costello on Olivia Rodrigo's "Brutal"
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
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MusicRadar
Elvis Costello has addressed allegations that Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 song "Brutal" plagiarized his 1978 track "Pump It Up." Costello stated that while Bob Dylan jokingly suggested he should sue Rodrigo, no lawsuit was actually filed.
The situation involved claims of sonic similarities between the two songs, but ultimately did not result in legal action from Costello. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
The situation involved claims of sonic similarities between the two songs, but ultimately did not result in legal action from Costello. Originally reported by MusicRadar.