Spinner.com — Filed under: News Today, Oh Boy!Spinner.com: Ted Leo and Andrew Bird will be performing in support of Barack Obama's inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 19, the night before the ceremony. Robert Pattinson, who plays the lead role of Edward Cu... more info

NME — Chicago acts Ted Leo, Andrew Bird and Tortoise are gearing up for a special gig in Washington D.C. to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as US President. more info

Stereogum — When we gave Noble Beast its Premature Evaluation, we noted Andrew Bird (here with flyaway hair) hasn't been shy about previewing album tracks live and via streams. The record -- along with the instrumental deluxe-edition disc Useless Creatures --... more info

Pitchfork — The 56th Presidential Inauguration will feature plenty of change and hope, along with sure-to-be-classy performances from Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinet player Anthony McGill. But for those looking to celebrate Barack Obama's takeover with s... more info

New York Times — Alone with his violin, his whistling and his thoughts, a singer-songwriter finds his sound. more info

I Guess I'm Floating — With 2008 officially out the door and 2009 walking through the room shaking hands with all the cigar smoking fat cats, we can start looking at what the year has planned for the musical side of the equation. There are a bunch of new EPs and LPs plann... more info

Stereogum — Andrew Bird hasn't been shy about previewing tracks from his fifth album during his various live sets. That, and the fact that Noble Beasts opens with "Oh No" and then the previously heard "Masterswarm" and "Fitz And The Dizzyspells" along with ... more info

Stereogum — Noble Beast 's release date (1/20) is fast approaching, but a number of Bird songs have already emerged. Now we're also getting into the deluxe edition's Useless Creatures via the instrumental "Carrion Suite" Andrew's streaming at his website. more info

Bridging The Atlantic — I can't believe 2008 is almost over. I'm currently compiling my yearly 'best of' mix and the following five tracks might make the final cut, although they face some pretty worthy competition.Titus Andronicus - My Time Outside the WombThis year's mix ... more info

Stereogum — We've heard different versions of various Noble Beasts, the studio take of "Oh No," and gave you an official Progress Report. Now we have the artwork to go with Andrew Bird's fifth studio album. (Thanks for the tip, Mike T.) The decor feels less sym... more info