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# Elliott Smith & Kurt Cobain: 2 Cities, 2 Songwriters, 1 DIY Mentality
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/elliott-smith-kurt-cobain-2-cities-2-songwriters-1-diy-mentality/
- Published: 2018-09-18T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2018-09-18T11:00:00.000Z
- Description: Although both residents of the Northwest, Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith shared much more than just a geographical similarity, and both represented a fiercely independent, do-it-yourself mentality which optimized the. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/09/elliott-smith-kurt-cobain
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, Music Business, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:00

[![1](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3b1c919200b-200wi "1")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad3b1c919200b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Although both residents of the Northwest, Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith shared much more than just a geographical similarity, and both represented a fiercely independent, do-it-yourself mentality which optimized the vibe of their respective cities of Seattle and Portland.

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In this piece from [MusicThinkTank ](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com)**Victoria Greene** explores the creative legacy of Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith, and how their DIY mentality and strong connection to their cities fed into their music output."*Neither Kurt Cobain nor Elliott Smith were born in the cities most closely associated with their names. Nor are they solely responsible for the do-it-yourself ethos that drives them. However, they’re two kindred spirits from two kindred cities. United by their spirit of DIY and admired the world over."*[*\[Continue Reading\]*](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/kurt-cobain-elliott-smith-seattle-portland-2-songwriters-2-c.html?ref=hypebot.com)