News
"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
