DrownedInSound — Like listening to Elliot Smith, Ian Curtis or Hank Williams, you are acutely and uncomfortably aware that Josh T. Pearson means every single word. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — Summoning the spirit of Alex Chilton, this singer-songwriter turns sadness into something lovely with his soft and sibilant voiceHometown: Northampton.The lineup: Liam Dullaghan (guitar, vocals).The background: Liam Dullaghan, a lifelong fan of Big S... more info

Guardian Music — Guy Garvey tells Luke Bainbridge about Elbow hitting the big time, shunning Santa Monica for Manchester and being quoted on a range of tourist merchandiseLuke BainbridgeElliot SmithChristopher Thomond more info

Guardian Music — Martin Wainwright visits the Royal College of Music to meet Lydia Machell, the inventor of Prima Vista, a service which makes mass production of braille music possibleMartin WainwrightChristopher ThomondAlex HealeyElliot Smith more info

Guardian Music — Welsh superstar and Super Furry Animal Gruff Rhys discusses his latest single, Sensations in the Dark, and performs it live in our studio with the aid of an acoustic guitar, a Casio keyboard and a Velcro HornBen KapeAndy GallagherElliot Smith more info

Altsounds — *Revolver* know what they like. They like the harmonies of the Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel, and the lyrical elegance and simplicity of Elliott Smith. They like the cello. They like Henry Purcell, 17th century British Baroque composer and vis... more info

Guardian Music — The indie eccentrics (and some plastic birds) invade our studio for an exclusive performance of their modern protest song, Who's in Control?Ben KapeAndy GallagherLaurence TophamElliot SmithRichard Sprenger more info

Guardian Music — Tenessee rockers Mona turn the Guardian studio's dials up to 11 with their new single, Trouble On The WayBen KapeAndy GallagherElliot SmithMustafa Khalili more info

Mjsbigblog — Today’s Idol Appearances: David Archuleta appears on the Baub Show.  Listen to it HERE. 7 pm PST. *** Blake Lewis Plays Contour in Seattle on New Year’s Eve Blake Lewis Live performance and DJ set, plus catered appetizer buff... more info

Guardian Music — Creative artists are fifth in the top 10 professions with high rates of depressive illness. But does depression attract them to the job? Or does the job make them depressed?Health.com recently published a top 10 of professions with the highest rate ... more info