Elliott Smith News

Thom Southern Returns With New Single 'Love Hz'

by Michael Major — April 17, 2023

A one-off release, the enigmatic Belfast songsmith is back with a new single that finds him stripping back the sonics, to craft something of an unadorned and unassuming beauty.

HELLO MARY to Release Self-Titled Debut Album on Friday

by Michael Major — February 27, 2023

Hello Mary was produced by Bryce Goggin (Pavement / Luna) and references alternative rock of the nineties alongside Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley as influences.

Peaceful Faces Shares New Single 'Hunger Ahead' of New LP

by Michael Major — February 22, 2023

Tying together a lifelong love of Brian Wilson and Elliott Smith, an affection for aughts indie units like Grizzly Bear and Bon Iver, and years of experience as a horn player, improviser, and arranger, Sifting Through The Goo, Reaching For The Candlelight is a sonic stew of finger-picked guitar, shi

HELLO MARY Share New Single 'Special Treat'

by Michael Major — February 16, 2023

Hello Mary - which was produced by Bryce Goggin (Pavement /Luna) - references alternative rock of the nineties alongside Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley as influences, heard most vividly on the album’s simmering closer “Burn it Out,” but their contemporaries are bands like Palberta, Spirit of

Elliott Fullam Shares Melancholy 'A Hopeful Ending'

by Michael Major — February 14, 2023

Fullam has had a passion for music his whole life.

TOLEDO Announce 'How It Ends [UNRATED EDITION] & Share New Single 'Oak Hill'

by Michael Major — February 7, 2023

How It Ends followed a string of standout 2021 releases including the Jockeys of Love EP, and “Beach Coma,” a Gabe Wax-produced single.

Peaceful Faces Shares 'Signature Blues' From Forthcoming LP

by Michael Major — February 1, 2023

Tying together a lifelong love of Brian Wilson and Elliott Smith, an affection for aughts indie units like Grizzly Bear and Bon Iver, and years of experience as a horn player, improviser, and arranger, Sifting Through The Goo, Reaching For The Candlelight is a rich sonic stew of finger-picked guitar

NYTE SKYE Unveil New Album 'Vanishing'

by Michael Major — January 10, 2023

VIDEO: SHINER Frontman Allen Epley Unveils New Music Video For 'The EMT' Off Upcoming Debut Solo LP 'Everything'

by Michael Major — January 3, 2023

The result is a record that begs and rewards repeated listenings, 9 songs and 41 minutes including a reimagined song from his band The Life and Times.

Pacifico Drops 'Afterglow' With Adele, Seal & The Kooks Bassist Peter Randall

by Michael Major — December 14, 2022

“Afterglow” single from first Pacifico album in five years features Adele, Seal, The Kooks bassist Peter Randall; See Terry Gilliam-inspired video now.

BLONDSHELL Signs to Partisan Records & Shares New Single 'Veronica Mars'

by Michael Major — December 6, 2022

2022 has seen Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) capture the ears and attention of music critics and fans alike with the release of four singles and her incredibly captivating shows in Los Angeles, London and across the U.

M. Byrd Releases New Track 'Over You / Over Me'

by Michael Major — November 25, 2022

He traces the origin of his passion for music back to playing the drums in front of the TV at three-years-old.

Gregory Griffin Releases New Single 'The Dollar General Song'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2022

Coming on the heels of 2021's well-received single 'Salt Flats', Griffin is settling into a more organic songwriting approach, finding a groove in his new hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

HELLO MARY Announce Self-Titled Debut Album

by Michael Major — November 2, 2022

The trio Helena Straight (guitar, vox), Mikaela Oppenheimer (bass), and Stella Wave (drums, vox) - release a new single “Spiral,” taken from their forthcoming self-titled debut album.

TEKE::TEKE Announce West Coast Tour & NY Showcase

by Michael Major — October 24, 2022

The run of shows will include two special Kill Rock Stars-curated nights in Portland and Seattle.

BLONDSHELL Shares New Song 'Cartoon Earthquake' For Spotify Singles

by Michael Major — October 19, 2022

Blondshell has herself on the map this year with the release of three critically acclaimed singles: her debut “Olympus,” “Kiss City,” and this summer’s “Sepsis,” which Rolling Stone listed as their #1 Pick of the Month for their “Recommends” column as they called it a “phenomenal