The Playlist — In 2006, Jeff Feuerrzeig released his documentary "The Devil & Daniel Johnston," chronicling the eccentric singer-songwriter's life and particularly focusing on the musician's bipolar disorder. Johnston, who spent a considerable amount of time in men... more info

DrownedInSound — Three sets, one by Jeffrey Lewis, one from Daniel, and one from a band who introduced themselves twice but who were almost completely unmemorable. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — All the news that's fit to linkOutkast's Big Boi releases new track Shutterbugg on t'internet(via Idolator)The Open Rights Group demands a debate on the Digital Economy Bill(ad taken out in the Times)What will the iPad mean for music? Someone rounds ... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter DANIEL JOHNSTON has said little about the 1996 documentary on him. That is until recently, when he told the BBC that the film "wasn't really fair" and focused on the most difficult parts of... more info

BBC 6 Music — Troubled songwriter claims documentary "wasn't fair" more info

Nialler9 — A list of recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. A fairly quiet week this one. Notable gigs: Ricardo Villalobos in the Olympia, Daniel Johnston and BEAM Orchestra in Vicar Street, Bitches With Wolves kick off their Academ... more info

Guardian Music — Troubled troubadour records new compilation album with 11-piece jazz orchestra, singing over skronks, strums and stringsDaniel Johnston has announced a new greatest hits album, featuring reworked versions of his best-known songs. Released tomorrow (2... more info

Rolling Stone — Sting, Elton John and Lady Gaga will perform together at the Rainforest Fund’s 21st annual Carnegie Hall benefit on May 13th, Reuters reports. Phoenix are offering up a free download of their Live in Sydney disc on their official website. The eigh... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — In an interview with Pedestrian.TV, filmmaker David Jordan Miller discusses his Daniel Johnston biopic. How are you going to portray older Daniel Johnston? That's a really good question. We're either putting Gabriel in a fat suit or there's so many..... more info

Guardian Music — Director hints that the award-winning actor might play the cult singer-songwriter in a biopic of Johnston's lifePhilip Seymour Hoffman could be in the running to play Daniel Johnston in an upcoming biopic, the film's writer/producer said this week. D... more info