LargeHeartedBoy — The Huffington Post recommended fairly new books every middle-aged person should read. NPR Music is streaming the new Desaparecidos album Payola. VICE examined the popularity of teen supernatural romance novels. Guernica interviewed music critic Jess... more info

Stereogum — Conor Oberst’s politically motivated punk band Desaparecidos haven’t released an album since their great 2002 debut Read Music/Speak Spanish, but they’re coming roaring back later this month with Payola, their long-awaited sophomore effort. Muc... more info

Stereogum — Technically speaking, Payola is only Desaparecidos’ second album, even if they’ve released plenty of one-off tracks over the years. This year, Conor Oberst picked up the threads of his politically minded punk band, put together a new album, and i... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Desaparecidos at Coachella 2015 (more by Samantha Saturday) Conor Oberst's band Desaparecidos recently announced two small NYC release shows for their upcoming album Payola. Those shows (Shea and Rough Trade) sold out instantly, but the band h... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Samantha Saturday Desaparecidos at Coachella 2015 Weekend 1 Conor Oberst's punk band Desaparecidos premiered the video for the rocking "City On The Hill" (which features Tim Kasher) today. The song is from their upcoming album, Payola, due ... more info

Stereogum — Conor Oberst’s reactivated punk band Desaparecidos absolutely destroyed at Coachella the day before yesterday. Today, they’re unveiling the video for “City On The Hill,” the single from their long-awaited sophomore album Payola. For the video... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Conor Oberst's reformed punk band Desaparecidos recently signed to Epitaph to release the followup to their 2002 debut, Read Music/Speak Spanish (on Saddle Creek), and details on that album are now announced. The record's called Payola, and will be..... more info

Stereogum — Back in 2002, Desaparecidos, the politically motivated punk band led by Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst, released a really great album called Read Music / Speak Spanish. Up until now, that’s the only album they ever managed to release. The band d... more info

Stereogum — Pandora recently signed a deal with global rights agency Merlin to pay a smaller royalty rate on songs that are performed by artists represented by the organization. The deal with the company — which represents labels such as the Beggars Group (4AD... more info

DrownedInSound — Grouping these songs together is a happy reminder of how consistently great The Cribs have been, and if you’re a newcomer this is the best possible introduction to a band that have been keeping indie-rock very much alive and kicking for a decade an... more info