Stereogum — NAME: Conor Oberst PROGRESS REPORT:Gearing up for a massive world tour, Bright Eyes’ front man Conor Oberst talks about his new album, the pressures of political activism, and growing old gracefully.The first time I meet Conor Oberst in person I am... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tracy Allison, words by Erin Allison Bright Eyes headlined Radio City Music Hall in NYC twice this week. - March 8 & 9. Conor Oberst's Merge label-mates Superchunk and Wild Flag also opened both nights. I was there... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — A few days ago a friend texted to ask if I wanted to see WILD FLAG and Superchunk open for Bright Eyes at Radio City Music Hall. My response was a “hellz yeah” sent rapid-fire, for which I was heartily mocked. I bring this up because it exemplifi... more info

Topix — Conor Oberst is no aging Luddite. Like most Americans, he relies heavily on the conveniences of modern "coffeemakers, telephones, television, computers; seems like everything has a little computer in it these days." But the 31-year-old ex-wnkerkind a... more info

Altsounds — After releasing their debut EP, When It Comes To Creation, last Fall on No Sleep Records, Albany-based post-hardcore troupe Aficionado have announced a slew of upcoming US tour dates, taking the band to Austin's SXSW marathon and throughout the major... more info

Guardian Music — Do you dream in colour? If not, Australia's hypnotic psych rockers Tame Impala should do the trick at the Roundhouse (22 Jun, NW1) ...Truck Festival fans can rejoice in a revamped full weekend (22-24 Jul, Hill Farm, Steventon) ...Electropop up-and-co... more info

Guardian Music — Conor Oberst's band release their new album, The People's Key, this month. Here's the video to album track Shell Games more info

Guardian Music — Scala, LondonIt's the day before Conor Oberst's 31st birthday but a spontaneous audience rendition of Happy Birthday has left the Nebraska singer-songwriter grimacing. "Well, it's one day closer, that's how I look at it," he reflects. "Let's get the ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On his jaunty new single “Shell Games,” Conor Oberst takes a jab at one of his favorite targets in the Bright Eyes catalog — himself. “Death-obsessed, like a teenager. I sold my tortured youth, piss and vinegar,” he sings, with... more info

Guardian Music — (Polydor)This is rumoured to be Conor Oberst's last album under the Bright Eyes alias, but having declared himself "really burnt out on that rootsy Americana shit", he's going out with a bang of effervescent pop. Some of the subject matter may be far... more info