Stereogum — Fifteen years ago, four prominent indie folk-rockers teamed up under the mostly joking moniker Monsters Of Folk: Bright Eyes guys Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, and solo act/She & Him member M. Ward. The band’s sol... more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Conor Oberst released Upside Down Mountain. Oh how the circumstances change. Read our classic Bright Eyes cover story: The post Conor Oberst Released “Upside Down Mountain” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — “dreams between” is a memorable folk track from Los Angeles-based artist Sam Caldwell, paying homage to dreamers that embody courage in their pursuit of goals in the midst of obstacles. Further, the track explores how these ambitious pursuits can... more info

Stereogum — In 2009, Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, and M. Ward’s M. Ward came together to form a supergroup called Monsters Of Folk. They released a self-titled album and went on tour, and the group didn’t do... more info

Stereogum — Conor Oberst has been taking a break from the Bright Eyes reunion lately to play star-studded weekly Thursday night residencies in LA and NYC. These shows are billed as Conor Oberst And Friends, and out West, those friends included his Better Obli... more info

Stereogum — At least in our corner of the internet, the year’s most anticipated music festival might be Best Friends Forever, the new Las Vegas nostalgia-fest that focuses on second-wave emo — the moment before the genre became a cultural juggernaut. It�... more info

Consequence Of Sound — A reunion for the boygenius member and Bright Eyes frontman. Better Oblivion Community Center’s Phoebe Bridgers & Conor Oberst Reunite in LA: Watch Mary Siroky more info

Consequence Of Sound — Bright Eyes, Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap'n Jazz, The Jesus Lizard, Unwound, The Dismemberment Plan, Built to Spill, and American Football will play the inaugural festival. Best Friends Forever Festival Bringing All The Best Emo Bands to Las Vegas Jo... more info

JamBase — Bright Eyes released a cover of John Prine’s “Christmas In Prison" with proceeds benefiting the Prine family-founded Hello In There Foundation. more info

Chorus.fm — Listen to Bright Eyes cover John Prine. more info