Stereogum — The Los Angeles club Largo has long operated at the intersection of the more sophisticated edges of the city’s rock and comedy scenes. The late Elliott Smith was a regular at Largo, and the comedian Mae Martin performed a lovely tribute to Smith... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Sam Coomes (Quasi, Elliott Smith, Built To Spill, Jon Spencer). Hot shit! Read our review of Sam’s essential 2016 solo album: The post Happy Birthday Sam Coomes (Quasi, Elliott Smith, Built To Spill, Jon Spencer) appeared first on Ma... more info

Antimusic Rock — Twenty-five years ago, the late musical mastermind Elliott Smith released Figure 8, his immaculate, ornate, Technicolor second album more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Elliott Smith released Figure 8. Everything reminds us of you. Read all three of our Elliott cover stories: The post Elliott Smith Released “Figure 8” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Los Angeles-based artist Eric Schroeder consumes with a balance of hooky immediacy and vulnerable introspection across Cat’s Game, an album that enthralls in its depictions of loneliness, lost love, and feelings beyond. Released via Enabler No. 6 R... more info

Obscure Sound — A peppy rock radiance charms on “Clunkers,” a new single from California-based band Why Dogs Why. Sharp melodic shifts — from soaring, harmonious surf-y convergences to punk-touched power-pop yearning — complement a crisp overall production. ... more info

Obscure Sound — Melodic piano and dynamic guitar additions enamor throughout “Sold,” a recent track from Manuok. The lyricism compels in its themes of emotional isolation — specifically described as “about anxiety, feeling trapped – even when surrounded by... more info

Obscure Sound — A twangy, dreamy hookiness takes hold “Love Lies,” a single out today from Caleb Nichols. An affecting vocal presence, reminding at points of Elliott Smith, moves with deep entrancement alongside the atmospheric rock and psych-pop swirling. “I�... more info

Stereogum — Good Music To Lift Los Angeles is the latest LA wildfire benefit compilation to come out, and it’s stacked. New Water From Your Eyes! New Hotline TNT! Faye Webster covering Turnstile?! Soccer Mommy covering Elliott Smith! And plenty more. Howev... more info

Magnet Magazine — Though he’s lived there for more than a decade, Josh Gilligan doesn’t seem like Nashville material—even if defining “Nashville material” has become increasingly difficult these days. Party Of One (Easy Does It), his modestly elegant, rueful... more info