Detroit Free Press — Considering that Death Cab for Cutie recorded its latest album in piecemeal fashion at several studios over the course of many months, “Codes and Keys” ( * * * * out of four stars, out May 31 on Atlantic) is remarkably cohesive. And considering t... more info

Guardian Music — From the Beach Boys to the Violators, here are your favourite songs about the silly seasonWhat makes music sound summery? A wide-open, expansive production with lots of space and jazzy chords, perhaps. Squelchy noises; an easy mid-tempo; congas; and ... more info

VH1 Blog — Death Cab for Cutie appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday to promote the May 31st release of their seventh studio album Codes and Keys. Their taped television performance of single “You Are a Tourist” probably felt like the easiest t... more info

DrivenFarOff — The Lonely Forest are about to head out on tour in support of their “big brother” Chris Walla and the rest of Death Cab for Cutie. I had the chance to check out their set and talk with the guys on their last tour through Minneapolis in April and ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla talks to NOW Magazine about the band's forthcoming album, Codes And Keys (out May 31st). Foyles profiles author Martin Amis. The Georgia Straight profiles indie band LAKE. It's fair to say the Washington... more info

Impose Magazine — What we really meant was fucking Death Cab for Cutie. Milkshake by Yuck more info

Stereogum — A very polite and gentle DCFC song (with subtle snatches of strings) from their forthcoming LP Codes & Keys has been released to the internet today, featuring a hook lyric about the interpersonal-bonding power of the shade of a sycamore tree. It’s ... more info

Persona Sauna — Check out Death Cab for Cutie's new Shepard Fairey and Nicholas Harmer-directed video for "Home is a Fire" from their album Codes And Keys, which comes out May 31st.Still no Zooey.[sigh] more info

Music For Ants — Although I admit to being a huge Death Cab for Cutie fan back in the day (pre-OC period, mainly), I find myself very skeptical of them nowadays (it has been eight years since their last truly great album). So far, I’ve been pleasantly surprised wit... more info

Altsounds — Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie has set details for their much-anticipated summer headline tour. The dates celebrate the upcoming release of the acclaimed band's eagerly awaited new album, “CODES AND KEYS,” which ar... more info