melophobe — Finally, a reason for me to break in that Wavves weed grinder: The Decemberists covering The Grateful Dead’s “Row Jimmy.” It’s got a little more shape and warbling, nasally vocals than the original, but it’s equally chill worthy. I feel it�... more info

Stereogum — If the increasingly prog bend the Decemberists material has taken makes that a surprising headline to you, forget the increasingly prog bend the Decemberists material has taken. Instead, consider the band as a lyrical folk outfit unafraid to shift an... more info

Altsounds — *The Decemberists* have announced the December 14 release of an exclusive limited edition 7” vinyl single in conjunction with Record Store Day organizers. The 7” will feature the track “January Hymn” from their f... more info

Stereogum — Sounds like it. Billboard recently talked to Colin Meloy about the band’s anticipated sixth album, The King Is Dead when Meloy mentioned that he’d been slowly working on a musical. The musical, he says, was going to be about miners in Butte, Mont... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — NME reports that the Decemberists are in talks to write a musical. Speakeasy interviews Emma Donoghue, author of the novel Room about a possible film adaptation as well as her next book. Tell me about the screenplay? I would like... more info

411 Mania — Could be headed to Broadway... more info

NME — Band have been talking to man behind 'American Idiot' more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Say Hi headlines Bowery Ballroom on March 7th. Tickets go on sale at noon. Noah & the Whale headlines Bowery Ballroom on March 22nd. Tickets go on sale at noon. Tickets to both upcoming Jayhawks shows at Webster Hall... more info

Chorus.fm — The upcoming *The Decemberists* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thedecemberists) album will be available (http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-decemberists-create-deluxe-box-edition-of-the-king-is-dead/8195896) as a deluxe box set.... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - The Decemberists have today announced news of the January 18, 2011 release of a limited-edition box-set for their forthcoming new album 'The King Is Dead'. The set will feature the new album on CD and 180-gram white... more info