Guardian Music — Patti Smith, Steve Albini and Radiohead's Colin Greenwood have paid tribute to the late singer, who took his own life on SaturdayNews of Mark Linkous's death has led to an outpouring of tributes, including remembrances by Patti Smith, Steve Albini an... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by James Cadden This weekend, we learned the sad news that Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous had taken his own life. The New York Times reports that Linkous shot himself in the heart in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 47. Over the course of his c... more info

Guardian Music — The genius of Mark Linkous, who died tragically on Saturday, was to transform the twisted and cruel into the tender and transcendentMy introduction to Sparklehorse was an ugly and brutal experience. Detuned guitars hammering away relentlessly, as unf... more info

Guardian Music — Singer-songwriter celebrated for his beautiful and haunting music has taken his own life, aged 47Mark Linkous, the musician better known as Sparklehorse, has died. The singer-songwriter celebrated for his beautiful, haunting and melancholy music took... more info

Altsounds — We at Altsounds.com are saddened to hear the passing of Mark Linkous. The man behind Sparklehorse had also collaborated with Daniel Johnston on his 2003 album 'Fear yourself' and more recently with Danger Mouse on his 'Dark Side of The Soul' album. ... more info

Rolling Stone — Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous has committed suicide, his publicist confirms to Rolling Stone. Best known for his acclaimed work with Sparklehorse, who released four albums of imaginative ambient psych-folk, Linkous also pr... more info

Pitchfork — Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone. His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took hi... more info

Guardian Music — These drowsy, hazy songs suggest an alternate reality Brian Wilson making crackly, cheapo synth ditties in his bedroomHometown: Akron, Ohio.The lineup: Keith Freund, Linda Lejsovka, Mike Tolan.The background: Trouble Books might make a mockery on the... more info

Guardian Music — Don't pay any attention to their name – these north London newbies are not yuck at all, they're pretty good, sounding like a shoegazey Sonic YouthHometown: London.The lineup: Jonny (drums), Daniel (vocals, rhythm guitar), Max (lead guitar), Ma... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Today's free and legal mp3 downloads: Clogs: "On the Edge (featuring Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond)" [mp3] from The Creatures in the Garden of Lady Walton (out January 26th) Clogs: "Three-Two" [mp3] from Veil Waltz EP other Clogs posts... more info