Totally Fuzzy — Diamonds for Eyes is an Indie Rock/Folk band from Des Moines, Iowa. They formed in the Summer of 2010 and released there first album, “The Era of Our Ways” on April 2nd, 2011. Des Moines has raised it's own Jonathan Richman!? Diamonds For E... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — For much of his Saturday night sundown set at Coachella, Conor Oberst of the seminal indie rock band Bright Eyes sang with his eyes shut. It wasn't due to relaxation though -- his face was taut, almost contorted -- and... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "Ladies and gentlemen, Merrill is performing at the..." That's as much introduction as we're given before Merrill Garbus herself yanks away the microphone and starts the show. The second album by tUnE-yArDs is defined from its opening seconds by fal... more info

Music For Ants — My history with Bright Eyes begins when I was in my early teen years. Conor Oberst’s poetic, emotional, sometimes self-indulgent artistic style was tailor-made for young sensitive types like myself, and was far more satisfying then some of the oth... more info

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