Elliott Smith News and Photos

Can o’ Worms

Sun, April 21 2013 11:54pm - Source: Plain or Pan?

This Record Store Day thing really grates eh?

Snowblind Traveler – “Love is Dead”

Thu, April 11 2013 9:07pm - Source: Obscure Sound

Matt Dorrien has shuffled between L.A. and New York the past seven years, perfecting his accessible mixture of acoustic-pop and twangy rock ballads.

Full list of Record Store Day 2013 releases revealed

Fri, March 22 2013 9:42am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Record Store Day have unveiled the full list of special releases from 2013′s event.

Elliott Smith – ‘Say Yes’

Wed, February 06 2013 7:46am - Source: One A Day

I have been pretty unhappy lately, and for anyone who is well-versed in the art of being unhappy, you'll know that there are a few things that you really have to do when you're feeling super-terrible.

WATCH: Lost Footage Of Elliott Smith Performance Unearthed

Sat, January 19 2013 7:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Lost performance footage of the late indie rocker Elliott Smith surfaced on YouTube Thursday, and fans will shed a tear listening to the crooner perform some of his most popular songs in this up-close-and-personal venue.

Elliott Smith Rare Live Footage from Unaired VH1 Pilot Hits Internet

Fri, January 18 2013 4:57pm - Source: Spinner

Extremely rare concert footage of the late Elliott Smith was placed online yesterday: a pilot episode of a VH1 series which was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ( The Master , There Will Be Blood ).

This Week in Music History: October 21 - 27 -- Elliott Smith Dies, Kid Rock's Fists Fly, Electric Ladyland Arrives

Wed, October 24 2012 6:15pm - Source: Spinner

There are three great mysterious deaths from the alternative era. 1) The suicide of Kurt Cobain , where he apparently shot himself in the head with a shotgun.

ELLIOTT SMITH MURAL GETS RESTORED IN LOS ANGELES…

Wed, October 24 2012 4:59pm - Source: kingblind

To mark the ninth anniversary of singer/songwriter Elliott Smith's death, a group known as the Punk Rock Marthas staged a benefit and gave the mural a much-needed face lift after years of vandalism, including Roger Waters' poster campaigns, left it decrepit.

Elliott Smith “Figure 8” Mural Renovated Honoring the Ninth Anniversary of Songwriter’s Death

Wed, October 24 2012 3:35pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

The iconic Los Angeles mural featured on the cover of Elliott Smith 's Figure 8 album has been repainted, honoring the ninth anniversary of the songwriter's tragic death.

MP3: Moro – “Silent Revolution”

Wed, October 24 2012 2:32am - Source: Obscure Sound

Italian singer-songwriter Massimiliano Morini is the leader of rock group Moro, which he calls his "musical creature".

Nine of the best Elliott Smith moments

Sun, October 21 2012 5:42pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Today (21 October) marks the nine year anniversary of the death of Elliott Smith.

Kathleen’s City Arts Schedule

Mon, October 15 2012 8:48pm - Source: Sound on the Sound

City Arts Festival audibly marks the end of summer and the start of fall.

Listen: Mac Miller Covers Elliott Smith's "Angeles"

Fri, September 07 2012 1:35pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

While the collaborative Pink Slime EP with Pharrell seems to be his only project on the horizon right now, Mac Miller has been putting his free time to good use by gifting a number of freebies recently.

Daily Downloads (Elliott Smith, Patrick Watson, and more)

Sun, August 26 2012 12:58pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet.

Elliott Smith: Listen To An Outtake Of Elliott Smith's "Ballad Of Big Nothing"

Thu, August 23 2012 3:33pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Kill Rock Stars is continuing with its August celebration of the late Elliott Smith by offering up another rarity.

Listen: Alternate Take of Elliott Smith's "Ballad of Big Nothing"

Thu, August 23 2012 2:21pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Throughout August, the Kill Rock Stars label has been sharing alternate takes of Elliott Smith cuts to celebrate his birthday.

Elliott Smith’s 10 Best Songs

Tue, August 21 2012 6:25pm - Source: Stereogum

Elliott Smith was born on August 6, 1969, and thus, August is Elliott Smith Month, according to his onetime label, Kill Rock Stars.

Elliott Smith – “Angeles” (Alternate Version)

Thu, August 16 2012 5:54pm - Source: Stereogum

Elliott Smith Month, they're calling it, in honor of his 8/6 birthday.

Elliott Smith: Listen To Elliott Smith's Stripped-Down "Angeles"

Thu, August 16 2012 4:35pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

We already reported on the special birthday commemorations that Kill Rock Stars has in store for the late Elliott Smith, and now his former label has let loose another rare track for our listening pleasure.

Danny Elfman, Elliott Smith: Between The Bars And Beyond: The Lasting Impact Of The 'Good Will Hunting' Soundtrack

Fri, August 10 2012 10:45am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Stereo IQ breaks down the pairing of Elliott Smith and Danny Elfman and their roles making music for the Academy Award-winning film.

Listen: Elliott Smith - “Punch and Judy” (alternative take)

Thu, August 09 2012 6:04pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Kill Rock Stars has released another rare Elliott Smith track in honor of what would have been his 43rd birthday, August 6 ( listen to the alternate version of "Alameda" here ).

Elliott Smith: Ten Great Elliott Smith Lyrics

Mon, August 06 2012 5:29pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Today would have been the 43rd birthday of the artist born Steven Paul Smith, but better known to the world as Elliott.

Watch Girl Talk, Nicolas Jaar on "Pitchfork Weekly"

Fri, August 03 2012 9:49pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Today, we bring you the latest episode of Pitchfork.tv's "Pitchfork Weekly".

TVD Show of the Week: John Ellis and Double Wide at Snug Harbor, tonight, 8/2

Fri, August 03 2012 2:57pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The saxophonist will be performing two sets at 8 and 10 PM with his mostly New Orleans-based ensemble that features Matt Perrine and Jason Marsalis.

Elliott Smith - 'Alameda (alternate take)' [Listen]

Fri, August 03 2012 5:55am - Source: The Four Oh Five

On behalf of Elliott Smith 's August 6th birthday, label Kill Rock Stars shared this alternate version of 'Alameda.'

Five From the Archive: Elliott Smith in 2003

Wed, July 04 2012 2:16pm - Source: Glorious Noise

Elliott Smith is giving Warren Zevon a run for his money.

Haroula Rose, 'So Easy' Song Premiere: Summery Pop Meets Elliott Smith

Fri, May 04 2012 3:10pm - Source: Spinner

Haroula Rose 's new track "So Easy" strikes an interesting balance between sunny pop and a tradition of darker rock 'n' roll in the Elliott Smith vein.

Desert Island Discs with Conor Mason

Wed, April 11 2012 4:55pm - Source: Pop Dose

If you had to go away for awhile and you could only take five of your favorite albums with you, which ones would you choose?

Video: Elliott Smith – Bumbershoot Festival 2000 (Full Show)

Wed, April 11 2012 2:17pm - Source: The Rawking Refuses To Stop!

I wasn't around to see Elliott Smith's 2000 tour, but what remains of the shows is revelatory: the finest musician of his generation turns bedroom ballads into propulsive full-band jams, giving edge even to the more boldly produced efforts of XO and Figure 8.

Album Review: Lightships – Electric Cable

Wed, April 04 2012 12:07pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

And now, here in spring 2012, "the Lightships thing" has resulted in Electric Cable, a mellow but multi-layered 10-song album, which Love recorded in Glasgow over the past few years with friends, including members of his 20-year-old band, Teenage Fanclub, and Bob Kildea of Belle and Sebastian.

Book Notes - Noah Hawley - "The Good Father"

Fri, March 30 2012 5:23pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Unreleased Elliott Smith, Deerhunter on Kickstarter Comp for Open Source Project CASH Music

Thu, March 01 2012 11:48pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

CASH Music is a not-for-profit open software project based in Portland, Oregon that will offer musicians and labels free, open source tools necessary for independently marketing their music.

Five From the Archive: Elliott Smith’s Best Covers

Mon, February 27 2012 7:58pm - Source: Glorious Noise

Elliott Smith always picked interesting songs to cover.

The Focussed Distractions

Sat, February 04 2012 1:53am - Source: Audio Drums

After many reincarnations and reformations, The Focussed Distraction has settled on placing himself in the unique position of a one man band with the aid of a guitar, looper and various effects modules.

Tom’s Picks: Best of 2011

Fri, December 23 2011 12:16pm - Source: Twangville

The Decemberists hit hard in January with The King Is Dead and maintained their number one status with me for the entire year.

[video] Never-before-seen footage of Elliott Smith Live at Green Street Grille c. 1997

Fri, December 23 2011 7:19am - Source: Loudersoft

In 1997 , Lou Barlow was having a going away party at the Green Street Grille in Cambridge, MA.

Book Notes - Jason Gilmore and John Porcellino "The Next Day"

Wed, December 21 2011 4:08pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

New Elliott Smith documentary film to be made

Thu, December 08 2011 8:38pm - Source: NME

A new documentary about Elliott Smith is currently in the works.

I’m So Sick Of Snow Patrol-ah!

Fri, December 02 2011 8:35pm - Source: Plain or Pan?

My standard glib and non-commital reply has always been, " Oh you know, anything released before 1986 ," which, on the one hand tells you nothing, but on the other hand tells you everything you need to know.

‘Heaven Adores You,’ A New Elliott Smith Doc, Looking For Funding

Wed, November 30 2011 3:01am - Source: The Rawking Refuses To Stop!

Heaven Adores You , a love letter to Elliott Smith and his lingering influence in Portland, his home for many years and the city that birthed his unparalleled early records.

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