Stereogum — If you read up on the tortured history of New Jersey indie rock legends the Wrens, you’re sure to learn about the metamorphosis of Grass Records. As the story goes, in the mid-’90s, the Wrens released two great albums on a plucky independent l... 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

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Monsters Of Folk released their self-titled debut. Men named truth. Read our classic features on Jim James, Conor Oberst and M. Ward (sorry, Mike Mogis!): The post Monsters Of Folk Released Their Self-Titled Debut 15 Years Ago Tod... more info

Stereogum — After a concerning performance in Cleveland over the weekend, Bright Eyes have canceled their next three shows, including Riot Fest. The beloved indie rock band shared a statement today saying Conor Oberst lost his voice. more info

Stereogum — People have been concerned about Bright Eyes leader Conor Oberst lately. Some of Bright Eyes recent live shows — like the secret Chicago gig where they debuted a bunch of songs from the forthcoming album Five Dice, All Threes — have evidentl... more info

New York Post — Conor Oberst and co. headline at the Paramount Theatre on April 17. more info

Antimusic Rock — The Felice Brothers released their new full-length album Valley of Abandoned Songs, the first release on Conor Oberst's new label imprint more info

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