Antimusic Rock — Bright Eyes and Cursive. Today, those two icons of American indie rock have released 'Recluse I Don't Have to Love,' more info

Stereogum — “Omaha, Nebraska — the home of Warren Buffet, Malcolm X, JoJo Siwa, and Marlon Brando.” That’s the opening line to the press release of fellow Omahans Bright Eyes and Cursive’s new song together. But that’s not even the most bizarre pa... more info

Stereogum — You guys like Bright Eyes? Palmyra like Bright Eyes too. more info

Stereogum — Last year, Alex Orange Drink guested on the latest Bright Eyes album Five Dice, All Threes . Now, Conor Oberst is returning the favor by appearing on “Queen Victoria,” the lead single of the So So Glos’ frontman’s new LP Victory Lap (#23)... more info

Stereogum — The entire “indie sleaze” aesthetic, if that’s what we’re calling it these days, basically owes its existence to the Faint, a band that came ripping out of Omaha in the late ’90s and pretty much redefined a certain version of hipster cul... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Bright Eyes released Digital Ash In A Digital Urn and I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning. And then there were three. Read our classic cover story: The post Bright Eyes Released “Digital Ash In A Digital Urn” And “I’m Wide Aw... more info

Stereogum — Here’s another effort to raise funds for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Los Angeles concert booker and promoter Sid The Cat has announced an “I Love LA” Eaton Fire Relief benefit concert next month at the Glendale Presbyterian Chur... more info

Stereogum — People have been concerned about Conor Oberst lately. Earlier this fall, Oberst’s band Bright Eyes released their new album Five Dice, All Threes , and just before it came out, the band canceled all their tour dates for the year. The band cited... more info

Stereogum — After a disconcerting onstage appearance from Conor Oberst in Cleveland, Bright Eyes canceled the rest of their 2024 shows, including a headlining set at Best Friends Forever that I was very much looking forward to. Upon announcing that Oberst wa... more info

Stereogum — Last week, Bright Eyes canceled three shows including Riot Fest just before the release of their new album Five Dice, All Threes . On Friday, the indie rock veterans canceled the remainder of their 2024 tour dates due to Conor Oberst’s vocal pr... more info