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Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse takes own life at 47

Singer/songwriter Mark Linkous, who performed and recorded under the name Sparklehorse, committed suicide Saturday in Tennessee. He was 47 years old.

Sparklehorse readies first full US tour in five years

Indie-rock/country hybrid Sparklehorse, still backing last year's "Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain," will launch a month-long headlining tour in February.

R.E.M. overhauls fall itinerary, asks fans for set-list input

R.E.M. has revamped its fall tour schedule, adding two cities to the jaunt and changing several venues.

Sparklehorse lines up West Coast dates

Country-goth outfit Sparklehorse will follow its current European tour with a short trek up the West Coast. The tour will begin on Nov. 9 with a benefit for Los Angeles-area radio station KCRW.