Chorus.fm — You can view the trailer for *The Decemberists (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thedecemberists)*' "Here Come the Waves: The Hazards of Love Visualized" in the replies. more info

Radio Exile — Clearly I am a few days behind on this bit of awesome, but check out this gnarly video for The Decemberists’ “The Rake’s Song”. Created and directed by two students studying Moving Image at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Alex... more info

Culture Bully — It was ultimately quite an enjoyable show, featuring a brand new song performed acoustic by Meloy during the encore, and one that again showcased the band's wealth of high minded pop songs as well as one of the most jocular front men in music. more info

My Old Kentucky — Here is a new, animated video for The Rake’s Song by The Decemberists. The video was created and directed in Moscow by St.Martins College Of Art students, Alex Dashino and Varvara Volodina. Colin Meloy says, "Any video referencing Baba Yaga, ... more info

The Quietus — It's nicely animated more info

Perfect Porridge — Check out this animated video for The Decemberists‘ “The Rake’s Song,” created by St.Martin’s College Of Art students. It was created and directed in Moscow by Alex Dashino and Varvara Volodina, who are second year students studying... more info

Live Daily — In keeping with Austin City Limits Festival tradition, fans who turned up at the beginning of Day 1 entered Zilker Park in Austin, TX, to the theme of Star Wars. According to the event's website, tens of thousands turned out to take part in the 2... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — There's no doubt that Vampire Weekend will continue to be a commercial success, but will they be a "one-hit-wonder" with the indie kids? Will there be a "wicked backlash"? Can they "do it again" in 2010? Will Carles still be "relevant enough" to b... more info

Music For Ants — When I first heard Jared Bartman’s music, my first thought was, “Well, get ready for some Beirut comparisons.” You could compare Bartman’s music to Beirut, Final Fantasy, the Decemberists, or even the Mountain Goats and you would be pretty sp... more info

Pop Candy — I'm jealous of everyone attending this weekend's Austin City Limits music festival. The lineup includes Pearl Jam, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Dave Matthews Band, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Girl Talk, The Dead Weather and dozens more bands. So good!... more info