ContactMusic — Rocker Conor Oberst has brushed off rumours Bright Eyes are set to split. Fans of the American indie rockers were left aghast when Oberst told Rolling Stone, "It does feel like it needs to stop at some point. I'd like to clean it up, lock the door, s... more info

NME - Festivals — So what if Sunday saw raindrops the size of golfballs? The final day saw a line-up worth enduring any weather. Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Foo Fighters headlined the Main Stage over the weekend, while the rest of the fest saw the likes of Primal Scr... more info

NME — Conor Oberst also takes a pop at Coldplay's Chris Martin during their evening set more info

NME — Bright Eyes, Friendly Fires and Primal Scream also play Saturday at the Scots fest (July 9) more info

DrownedInSound — By the time you read this I will be in Fronce, speaking Fronch. Sexy. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Rockers from legendary bands Pearl Jam, Queens Of The Stone Age, and The Strokes are teaming up to record an album to raise money for a homeless charity. The musicians will be joined by Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Modest Mouse and Gang Of ... more info

NME — Bright Eyes, The Shins and Ryan Adams also feature on 'Live From Nowhere Near You' more info

Gigwise — Also features Bright Eyes & Elliott Smith... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Dr. Dog at Terminal 5 in February (more by Amanda Hatfield) Dr. Dog has been an added as an opener to the Bright Eyes show at Williamsburg Waterfront. Tickets are still available. A couple of weeks later they'll take part... more info

KEXP Seattle — Although singer/songwriter Gillian Welch hasn’t been totally quiet over the past years, having performed and recorded with bands like The Decemberists, Bright Eyes, Solomon Burke, Steve Earle, Ralph Stanley, Ryan Adams, Alison Krauss, and many othe... more info