Nell Smith: Last News

Warren Ellis is among those paying tribute to a young musician called Nell Smith following her death. She was 17 years old.Smith’s passing was announced by Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde on social media last night (October 7).

Teenage musician Nell Smith, best known for her work with The Flaming Lips, has died in a car accident aged just 17.The promising Canadian singer-songwriter, who was on the cusp of releasing her debut album next year, has been mourned by fans and industry insiders alike.The devastating news was shared by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins, whose label Bella Union had signed the young talent. In an emotional social media post, he wrote: "We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia." Simon also remembered the bright future she had before her, saying: "Nell was just 17 and was preparing for the release of her first solo record in early 2025 on Bella Union, made in Brighton with Penelope Isles' Jack and Lily Wolter." Nell's family released a poignant statement writing: "It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night.

an Instagram statement.“It pains us so much to say that our feisty, talented, unique, beautiful daughter was cruelly taken from us on Saturday night,” began the statement, written by her family members Jude, Rachel, Jed and Ike.“We are reeling from the news and don’t know what to do or say,” they continued. “She had so much more to experience and to give this world but we are grateful that she got to experience so very much in her 17 years.

The Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17.Smith’s death was confirmed and announced by Cocteau Twins‘ Simon Raymonde on social media. Raymonde’s Bella Union label had signed Smith, and was due to issue her debut album next year.Raymonde wrote on social media: “We are all shocked and devastated to hear of the sudden and tragic passing of our artist and dear friend Nell Smith, over the weekend in British Columbia.

Nell Smith has tragically passed away at the young age of 17.

Nick Cave has shared his thoughts on The Flaming Lips’  recent cover of the Bad Seeds track ‘Girl In Amber’, which they recorded with 13-year-old fan Nell Smith.The Flaming Lips’ version of ‘Girl In Amber’ emerged last week as part of a whole Nick Cave covers album, that the band recorded with Smith.

The Flaming Lips have teamed up with a young fan for a new Nick Cave covers album.The album, ‘Where The Viaduct Looms’, arrives on October 25 and The Flaming Lips have shared a preview of a cover they recorded with young 13-year-old fan, Nell Smith. They have covered the 2016 Bad Seeds track, ‘Girl In Amber’.Smith has been attending Flaming Lips gigs for three years and caught the attention of frontman Coyne after being spotted at the gigs with her father several times.