Guardian Music — Vocal quintet the Overtones join Paul Morley to muse over past, present and future and treat him to some a capella gemsPaul MorleyAndy GallagherElliot Smith more info

The Music Fix — Self-explanatory release for troubled troubadour. more info

NME — Hear new compilation in full now - ahead of this week's issue celebrating the singer more info

Topix — Bob Dylan has nothing on Ira's nasal tunes. To those unfamiliar with the eccentric "This American Life" host's soul-affirming radio work , this may not be such a big deal. more info

DrownedInSound — Where did this week go? And how on earth have we managed to get to number 66 in our Spotify series of weekly playlists wot act like a hyperlink-laden cover mount of what we've covered on the site this week? Time, it really doth fly. Anyway, Luke has ... more info

DrownedInSound — There are 14 songs here; 14 finer you’ll seldom hear. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — This magnificently monikered four-piece mix trad-folk harmonies with post-rock textures, like Mumford & Sons meets MogwaiHometown: London.The lineup: Tristram Bawtree (vocals, guitar, ukulele), Becca Mears (cello), Greg Griffin (backing vocals, guita... more info

I Like Music — Domino release The Ballad Of Big Nothing on November 1st 2010, as well as the album An Introduction To...Elliott Smith more info

All About Jazz — Eigsti Showcases Innovative Renditions of songs by contemporary composers such as Nick Drake, Rufus Wainwright, Elliot Smith, Imogen Heap and Feist Concord Jazz is proud to announce the release of Daylight at Midnight, the newest album from the pian... more info

Guardian Music — Composer James MacMillan on how his faith influences his music and an exclusive preview of his papal massAndrew BrownElliot Smith more info