A beginner’s guide to Conor Oberst: 32 of the best songs by Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos, and more
A year after I moved to Seattle, a long time friend visited me in my new home city. The night he arrived, Bright Eyes and…
The Bright Eyes news I've been waiting for: new album and shows in 2011
{Photo by Etching A. Sketch from the Imaginary Flickr Photo Pool} It's been a while since the last Conor Oberst release ("a while" by Conor…
Interview with Matt Maginn of Cursive
After suggesting we go through Tim Kasher’s email in the basement of Neumo's, we sat down with The Three Amigos playing on VHS in the…
Elephant Shell
The great thing about TPC is that they are perpetually like a new boyfriend or girlfriend: when you listen to their songs, you just feel…
"Agenda Suicide" by The Faint
I'll be the first to admit that if you're going to let your personal philosophy take cues from popular music, it's probably best to let…
I've been counting down to Feb 15th 2008 for a while now
Happy Birthday Conor Oberst! It's your 28th birthday!Now that we're passed that scary time and you've made it though your 27th year safe and sound,…
The good / bad news: Tokyo Police Club album and tour
Tokyo Police Club are ready to release their full length debut titled Elephant Shell. It's set to be relased in late April by Saddle Creek.…
Tokyo Police Club sign to Saddle Creek
Looks like Conor has another indie buzz band on his label: Aversion and Pitchfork have both just announced the band has signed to everyone's favorite…
I made love, in handcuffs, so what?
Did anyone catch Bright Eyes on Letterman last night? Conor and co performed my favorite song from the new album (Cassadaga) - "Hot Knives." Just like…
Two Gallants: Seems Like Home To Me
The new Two Gallants EP, The Scenery of Farewell, is set to be released this summer on Saddle Creek. And to celebrate - we've got…