NME — Conor Oberst and co return in 2011 more info

Chorus.fm — *Bright Eyes* (http://www.myspace.com/brighteyes) will release the new album, The People's Key, produced by Mike Mogis, on February 14th 2011. The band will be playing two special shows in 2011. Head to the replies for the tracklisting and more infor... more info

Gigwise — Band also unveil New York concert plans... more info

Songs:Illinois — That this David Dondero song is about a dog is irrelevant. David could sing about just about anything and I’d listen. It’s not like he has a great voice, but it’s just that he is so unique. Like the Mountain Goats, Silver Jews, or Bright Eye... more info

Dlisted — The hardest and edgiest rabid raccoon in the dumpster behind a Hot Topic has revealed the secret ingredient to her Emo-approved angstface and why she's always shuffling around like someone just told her Emily the Strange died. It's because ... more info

Guardian Music — From the Wombles to Katie Melua, via John Major and a snark, Mike Batt's career has been nothing if not eclectic. And he's glad he never got to conduct the Berlin Phil, writes Alexis PetridisYes, agrees Mike Batt, as he peruses the lunch menu, his ha... more info

KEXP Seattle — Conor Oberst returns to his beloved Bright Eyes project with a new song and video for “Coyote Song,” the first song announced from the benefit compilation Sound Strikes Song. The country inspired piano ballad tackles some big topics with ease tha... more info

Stereogum — “Coyote Song” is the first official track from Sound Strike Songs, a benefit collection supporting legal defense for immigrants caught in Arizona’s immigration laws. The exclusive set of songs will be on sale via www.thesoundstrike.net. For now... more info

DrownedInSound — It's time for another one! This time featuring the likes of Weezer, Gold Panda, Simon Joyner, Bright Eyes, Swans, Lykke Li AND Owen Pallett. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

MVSW — Nice Purse ~ “Kathalaugh” www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRaOQjdFADw views: 787 I like it. Nice Purse is out of MPLS, and I’ve read their sound is like a mix between the Violent Femmes and Bright Eyes, but I think its more like Black Lips on zoloft. I... more info