Consequence of Sound — Frontman Cole Smith rocks out, talks Elliott Smith and collapsing stages. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The late singer Elliott Smith would have turned 44 this summer, and despite his death 10 years ago his music remains as beloved as ever. This spirit, which was extinguished when he took his own life in Silver Lake, will be celebrated in August when S... more info

Sixeyes — Born and raised in the small Ontario city of Guelph, Toronto-based Jim Guthrie has quietly made his name by making a joyful noise. Guthrie is that special type of musician/artist who defies expectations by not ruling radio, by not moving a millio... more info

DrownedInSound — The fact is that Harper Simon sings and plays like Elliott Smith – there’s no escaping that – but while purists may cry foul they’ll be missing out on a talent capable of some pretty wonderful feats of atmospheric songwriting. Read the ... more info

Consequence of Sound — David Bowie, Elliott Smith, Biggie, Pulp, and loads more more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Though far from iconic, the hand-painted sign on the face of downtown music club the Smell has long held a place in the hearts of Los Angeles experimental rock fans. It reads, in big, bold letters, "No Age," and below it, "Weirdo Rippers." Like the ... more info

Prefix — Paul Thomas Anderson's right hand music man, Jon Brion, may be well-respected as a film composer and producer, but in ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-the-jon-brion-show-pilot-directed-by-pt-ande/72735/ more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Back in 2000, the L.A. producer/musical gadfly Jon Brion pitched a TV pilot to VH1. "The Jon Brion Show" was pegged as a kind of neo-variety show with guest musicians (a familiar format to anyone who knows his Largo roundtables). Director Paul Thomas... more info

Consequence of Sound — Damn you, VH1. more info

Guardian Music — Xan Brooks, Peter Bradshaw and Catherine Shoard review Confession of a Child of the CenturyXan BrooksPeter BradshawCatherine ShoardElliot SmithPhil MaynardHenry Barnes more info