Brooklyn Vegan — Ron Swanson & Colin Meloy (via Nick Offerman Twitter) The season 6 finale of Parks and Reaction airs on April 24, and executive producer Michael Schur has told The A.V. Club that the episode will have some pretty big name... more info

Stereogum — If something portends future classic status for an album, it may well be contemporary artists covering songs from the record shortly after its release. This was certainly the case with Joanna Newsom’s The Milk-Eyed Mender, which will be 10 years ol... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Decemberists in Austin in 2011 (more by Tim Griffin) When the Boston Calling lineup was announced, there was still one more band TBA for day 2 (Saturday, May 24). It's now been revealed that said band is The Decemberists,... more info

Stereogum — It’s been a few years since the Decemberists have played a headlining show, but they’ll return to the stage in a couple of months at the Crystal Ballroom, in their Portland hometown. The band’s 5/30 show is a benefit for Victory Academy, a loca... more info

Consequence of Sound — "I'm starting to dabble with [new] Decemberists stuff." more info

Consequence of Sound — Decemberists frontman records fourth covers EP. more info

Consequence of Sound — Ten years later, does it deserve to be considered "a classic"? more info

Consequence of Sound — Meloy hits the road by himself for the first time in five years. more info

Topix — The Decemberists' John Moen steps from behind the drum kit for 'Willamette Valley Ballad,' premiering at USA TODAY. more info

USA Today Music — The Decemberists' John Moen steps out from behind the drum kit for new solo album. more info