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

Altsounds — Formed by Paul Mullen formerly of yourcodenameismilo and Gordon Moakes of Bloc Party, YOUNG LEGIONNAIRE are finally set to release their HUGE debut album 'Crisis Works' on May 9th through Wichita Recordings (The Bronx, Conor Oberst, Bloc Party, B... more info

Guardian Music — (Polydor)For every fan of Conor Oberst, there has been a moment when this precocious voice of troubled youth has come of age; to my mind, this really is the one. What sets The People's Key apart from Oberst's prodigious output over the past 15 year... more info