The genius of Mark Linkous, who died tragically on Saturday, was to transform the twisted and cruel into the tender and transcendentMy introduction to Sparklehorse was an ugly and brutal experience. Detuned guitars hammering away relentlessly, as unforgiving as a smithy's forge, with a distorted vocal over the top. I might never have listened again had I not read an interview with Mark Linkous, in which he revealed the inspiration for the song: finding an injured bird and nursing it back to heal...
Pitchfork — Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone. His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that ... more info
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This weekend, we learned the sad news that Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous had taken his own life. The New York Times reports that Linkous shot h... more info
Rolling Stone — Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous has committed suicide, his publicist confirms to Rolling Stone. Best known for his acclaimed work with Sparkleho... more info
Guardian Music — Singer-songwriter celebrated for his beautiful and haunting music has taken his own life, aged 47Mark Linkous, the musician better known as Sparklehorse, has died. The si... more info
Guardian Music — The genius of Mark Linkous, who died tragically on Saturday, was to transform the twisted and cruel into the tender and transcendentMy introduction to Sparklehorse was an... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone. His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that ... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Mark Linkous, who recorded under the name Sparklehorse, has committed suicide, his family said. Known most recently as part of the ... more info
Chorus.fm — Mark Linkous, best known for his moniker *Sparklehorse (http://www.myspace.com/sparklehorse)*, committed suicide today (http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/20... more info
ContactMusic — SPARKLEHORSE singer-songwriter MARK LINKOUS has committed suicide, according to the star's family.The U.S. musician, who is thought to have been aged in his 40s, died... more info
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous, best known for his acclaimed work with Sparklehorse, has committed suicide, his publicist confirmed to Rolling ... more info
E! Online — Reclusive indie-rock mastermind Mark Linkous committed suicide Saturday.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark L... more info
Aquarium Drunkard — We lost another great talent this weekend. Yet another tragic loss. That is what immediately came to mind when I read of Mark Linkous’s suicide last night; that and the... more info