‘Bird Machine’ album release

‘Bird Machine’ is released. From the time that Mark began working on these songs to the record’s release, 14 years have passed, a long time for a collection of tracks that were already well advanced at the time of Mark’s death. There’s something in the album’s long and complex gestation – the chaos of old tapes, the love and care that Mark’s family and his close musician friends have shown to every detail – that makes this so distinctively a Sparklehorse record. Listen here.

New single release

Mark first heard the Robyn Hitchcock song “Listening to the Higsons” as a single in the early 80’s. He listened to it a lot during that time, and it was still a favorite when he recorded this hard-hitting version with Steve Albini in 2009. Special thanks to Robyn Hitchcock for his song and his handwritten lyrics, which sit beside Mark’s artwork in the music video. 

New single release

Here is “The Scull of Lucia,” a quiet, intimate track where you can hear every change of inflection of Mark’s voice. Jason Lytle of Grandaddy also contributed harmonies to the song. See lyric video here.

New album and single

‘Bird Machine’, the fifth Sparklehorse album, is out September 8 worldwide. Pleased to share the lead single “Evening Star Supercharger” accompanied by a lyric video with Mark’s original artwork. See video here.

New single release

Through his beautiful distorted transmissions, Mark shared a world of songs that continue to inspire. Pleased to share this previously unreleased Sparklehorse song titled “It Will Never Stop” Listen here

This is Sparklehorse film

A lovely film made with the utmost respect and love of Mark and his music is available to stream on Vimeo.

Stream here

More Yellow Birds

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of It’s a Wonderful Life, these More Yellow Birds enamel pins have flown into the shop. here.

Sparklehorse merchandise

A reissue of an original Sparklehorse t-shirt and other merchandise is now available. Shop here.

Box set from Vinyl Me Please

A box set containing the first four Sparklehorse LPs, exclusively offered by VMP, is available for pre-order! Remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, on 7LP, 180g vinyl with exclusive side D etchings. Order here.

Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse

A previously unreleased song by Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse (and featuring MF Doom) is out now on 30th Century Records! The song, “Ninjarous”, also features Black Keys’ Patrick Carney on drums, and will be included on the forthcoming 30th Century Records Compilation, Volume 2.  Listen

The Sad and Beautiful World

Spring/Summer 2017

The Sad and Beautiful World of Sparklehorse film screenings:

April 5, 2017 at The Glee in Birmingham, UK. The evening will feature a specially arranged live music set, in remembrance of the songs of Mark Linkous and Sparklehorse and Q&A with the directors. Buy tickets

April 9, 2017 at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, VA. The evening will feature special guests, including screenwriter and narrator Angela Faye Martin – presented by the 24th Annual James River Film Festival and also screening Jem Cohen’s Nice Evening, Transmission Down (a Sparklehorse/Mark Linkous portrait) and Hi, How Are You? (an animated short by Daniel Johnston)  Buy tickets

May 13, 2017 at Hull Jubilee Hall in Hull, UK as part of the Doc’n Roll Film Festival followed by a Q&A session with the directors. Buy tickets

May 15, 2017 at the Ritzy in Brixton, UK as part of the Doc’n Roll Film Festival followed by a Q&A session with the directors. Buy tickets

May 27, 2017 at the Parque de la Exposición in Lima, Peru as part of the In-Edit Film Festival. More info

July 2, 2017 at Whelan’s in Dublin, Ireland followed by a live music set of Sparklehorse songs performed by Tom McShane, The Mad Dalton, Pixie Saytar Music, Heliopause, and Jake Lennox. Buy tickets

New Website Launch

April 2016

We are happy to announce the release of the Official Mark Linkous website. The Archives feature photos, videos, articles and music spanning Mark’s career, as well as quotes from his peers and collaborators.  We have created this space to celebrate his life and legacy.
Enjoy.