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Includes Bonus Joanna Newsom vs. Robin Pecknold Interview, Plus Articles on The Dears, Dntel/The Postal Service, The Fiery Furnaces, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Saint Etienne, Elliott Smith, Sonic Youth, and more
Nov 23, 2011
By Laura Studarus
The digital version of Under the Radar's 10th Anniversary Issue includes the same articles that appear in the printed version—plus 70 extra pages of editorial content not found in the print version, including extra full page photos, 13 bonus articles, and 11 bonus reviews. The digital version includes exclusive bonus articles on Arab Strap, Clinic, The Dears, The Delgados, DNTEL/The Postal Service, The Fiery Furnaces, Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes vs. Joanna Newsom, Mogwai, of Montreal, Okkervil River, Saint Etienne, Elliott Smith, and Sonic Youth. More
From His 1997 Performance on WMUC-FM at the University of Maryland
Nov 21, 2011
By Mi Tran
A recording of an Elliott Smith song few people have heard of, "Misery Let Me Down," has been found after being missing for more than a decade. More
Features Interviews With Friends and Family
Nov 11, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar's 10th Anniversary Issue features a new in-depth look at the life and work of Elliott Smith. Under the Radar was the last publication to conduct an interview and photo shoot Smith before his untimely death. The article focuses mainly on the creation of From a Basement on a Hill and Smith's final years. More
Plus: Paul Rudd vs. The Divine Comedy, plus interviews with Broadcast, Grandaddy, The Flaming Lips, Bat For Lashes, Rilo Kiley, Broken Social Scene, and much more
Oct 19, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the release of the indie music and entertainment print magazine’s 10th Anniversary Issue which hits newsstands next week. The extra-sized 10th Anniversary Issue features cover artists Joanna Newsom and Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold together in an exclusive photo shoot and joint interview. Exclusive video taken during the cover shoot of Robin Pecknold and Joanna Newsom arm wrestling can be found here. More
Image of the Artist Added
Aug 12, 2011
By Laura Studarus
On Saturday, Elliott Smith would have turned 42. In honor of the late musician’s big day, a group of anonymous artists took it on themselves to clean up the iconic mural in Silver Lake. More
Rare and Unreleased Songs from Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, James Mercer, Modest Mouse, Wilco, and much more
Jul 19, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Last week Under the Radar premiered an unreleased Ryan Adams song, "Shine Through the Dark," and now we're pleased to premiere a full stream of the album it's taken from
—the 64-track charity compilation Live From Nowhere Near You: Volume Two, which is out today via Greyday Records. The album features rare and unreleased tracks from the likes of Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes (featuring Spoon's Britt Daniel), The Shins' James Mercer, Modest Mouse, Wilco, Daniel Johnston, The Helio Sequence, Blue Giant (featuring members of Sleater-Kinney, The Decemberists, and Viva Voce), and much more. More
Part of a Homeless Benefit Compilation
Jul 08, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Homeless benefit album Live From Nowhere Near You (due out July 19 from Greyday) features an unreleased track from late LA-Troubadour, Elliott Smith. More
Duets With Lucy Wainwright Roche on Singer’s Album
Oct 22, 2010
By Laura Studarus
And now, for weird news of the day. Ira Glass, beloved, bespectacled host of This American Life…is making his singing debut. It only gets stranger from here. More
"It's My Guess That He Would Have Been Sympathetic To That Message."
May 05, 2010
By Laura Studarus
As reported by LA Weekly, former Pink Floyd leader Roger Waters paid street artists to promote his upcoming tour by posting a Dwight Eisenhower quote in strategic locations. Clever marketing, right? That is, until one street artist defaced the Elliott Smith memorial wall. He has now responded to the incident. More
Roman Candle and From a Basement On the Hill Join Smith's Independent Releases
Dec 15, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
As of April 6th, 2010, Seattle-based Kill Rock Stars Records will be adding two Elliott Smith albums to their catalog: Roman Candle, Smith's first album (originally released on Cavity Search), and the posthumously-released From a Basement on the Hill (originally released by ANTI-). With this move, KRS will have acquired all of Smith's independent releases. More
The 1999 Passat for $4000 is Listed on Craigslist with All Proceeds Going to Benefit Local Musicians
Jun 25, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
According to this Pitchfork news item, it appears as though a car once belonging to late singer/songwriter Elliott Smith is up for sale. The 1999 VW Passat GLX was listed-with perks and flaws outlined in detail-on the Austin area Cragislist auto page and is being offered at $4000 with all of the proceeds going to the SIMS Foundation. SIMS is an Austin-based organization which helps to provide local musicians with access to mental health and addiction recovery. More
Interviews
Mar 20, 2003
By Marcus Kagler
"This is the first interview I've done in a long time," mumbles a slouching Elliott Smith. "I wondered if I would talk about drug use. But I guess, why hide it? It's a lot easier to tell the truth usually." More
