Stereogum — At this point, it would almost seem like a surprise if the Decemberists decided not to turn their new music video into a fake ’70s talk show with a popular comedy actor cast as the host. The whole thing seems very on-brand, both for this band and f... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As discussed, The Decemberists are returning in 2015 with a new album and tour with Alvvays. Tickets for the NYC show, happening April 6 at Beacon Theatre, are now on AmEx, Chase and Internet presales. Use the password WHATAWORLD... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Alvvays at Seaport Music Fest 2014 (more by Amanda Hatfield) Toronto pop charmers Alvvays are still in the midst of their North American tour with fellow Canadians Absolutely Free (which hit NYC a couple weeks back). They'll have a couple... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for The Decemberists show at Beacon Theatre with Alvvays go on artist presale today at 10 AM (anyone know the password?). Damien Rice is playing Beacon Theatre on April 4. Tickets for that show go on artist presale... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Decemberists in Austin in 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) As discussed, The Decemberists are releasing their new album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World on January 20 via Capitol, and now they've announced a tour in support... more info

Nialler9 — Father John Misty is coming back to play Whelan’s in 2015, courtesy of Harmonic presents, for a show in Whelan’s on Sunday February 22nd. Tickets are €20 plus fee on sale Friday November 7th at 9am from Ticketmaster and regular places. He h... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo by Autumn de Wilde This past Friday, The Decemberists put out a trailer for their new album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World (due 1/20 via Capitol) that featured a clip of the song "Make You Better"... more info

Stereogum — The Decemberists have shared the first song from their new album, What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World, which was announced a few weeks ago when lead singer Colin Meloy busked on a corner in Williamsburg. It’s called “Make You Better” ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Last week, Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy announced the band's new album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World while busking some of its songs in Williamsburg. You can now hear a clip of the studio version of one... more info

Stereogum — During last week’s CMJ busking expedition, Colin Meloy debuted a new Decemberists song called “Make You Better.” A new video teaser the band shared today offers a preview of the studio version, which sounds like the Decemberists at their most D... more info