By Jennifer Marston on July 7, 2010
On July 31, Conor Oberst will gather not just his Bright Eyes troupe, but also the Desaparecidos crew, from whom we haven’t seen a performance since back in 2002. Also joining are Lullaby for the Working Class and Cursive.
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Posted in News | Tagged Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst, Cursive, Desaparecidos, Lullaby for the Working Class, Saddle Creek
By Jennifer Marston on April 7, 2010
Ten years ago, London’s Wichita Recordings rolled out its very first release, Bright Eyes Fevers and Mirrors. That now-famed opus that gave Conor Oberst his reputation (for better and worse, mind) is, appropriately, one of the albums that the label will re-release as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations, which include a handful of vinyl re-issues and some live performances to boot.
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Posted in News | Tagged Bloc Party, Bright Eyes, Record Store Day, Simian Mobile Disco, The Cribs, Wichita Recordings
By Jennifer Marston on March 9, 2010
Conor Oberst hasn’t given us a truly angst-ridden number since 2007′s Cassadega, but after teasing us this last month with news and video clips, the Bright Eyed troubadour finally has released some new material under his much-loved old moniker.
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Posted in MP3s and Streams | Tagged Bright Eyes, Neva Dinova
By Jennifer Marston on February 3, 2010
Earlier last month, Memphis garage-rock pioneer Jay Reatard passed away at the age of 29. According to The Memphis Commerical Appeal, Reatard—born Jimmy Lindsey Jr.—was found dead in his home. The same paper revealed autopsy details today. Shelby County Medical Examiner Dr. Karen E. Chancellor stated that Reatard died from “cocaine toxicity,” and that “alcohol [...]
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Posted in News | Tagged Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst, Definitive Jux, DFA Records, Jack White, Jay Reatard, midlake, The Dead Weather
By Jennifer Marston on December 20, 2009
Still on the hunt for a few extra holiday stocking stuffers? If you’re a music fan or buying for one, the great news is that there’s always some kind of schwag to grab (and give) on the cheap, and we’ve put together a short list of music-related clothes, bags, books, and more to lend a hand with those last hectic moments of holiday shopping.
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Posted in Features | Tagged Awesome, Bright Eyes, Merge, OrgiAudio, Saddle Creek, Soundscreen Design, Wilco, William Schaff
