melophobe — Check out the cheesy synthesizers on this one! At least it’s accompanied by piano, a steady drum beat and the wavering voice of Conor Oberst. Off the upcoming release, The People’s Key, “Shell Games” reveals the musical route Bright Eyes has ... more info

Music For Ants — It’s been four years since Bright Eyes released their last album, but it feels like longer (maybe because I didn’t care for Cassadaga too much). If this new song is any indication though, the new album will be a bona fide return to form for the O... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Bright Eyes has given away a song from his new album The People’s Key. It’s called “Shell Games” and it’s not your usual Bright Eyes. It leans toward his alternative side more so than folk. I don’t know how the Bright Eyes devotees will f... more info

Stereogum — As mentioned in November, the new Bright Eyes album The People’s Key is out in February. Take a look at its flaming cover and a listen to its lead track “Shell Games.” The song goes a lot of places in 4 minutes. Bright Eyes – “Shell Games�... more info

Chorus.fm — Download a new *Bright Eyes* (http://absolutepunk.net/brighteyes) song titled "Shell Games" here (http://api.saddle-creek.com/efa/012/embed.php). Pre-order The People's Key here (http://store.saddle-creek.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale (@ 11am) for 3/8 Bright Eyes/Superchunk/Wild Flag show @ Radio City Music Hall. Tickets are on sale for the Greg Giraldo benefit at Beacon Theater. Tickets are on sale for the Broken Social Scene show at... more info

411 Mania — Conor says they're ditching Americana... more info

Chorus.fm — In a recent interview (http://www.billboard.com/news/conor-oberst-new-bright-eyes-album-will-1004134771.story#/news/conor-oberst-new-bright-eyes-album-will-1004134771.story) with Billboard (http://www.billboard.com), Conor Oberst talked about how *Br... more info

NME — Conor Oberst says 'The People's Key' will be 'rocking' more info

Culture Bully — Bright Eyes will be closing out the American leg of the band's spring 2011 tour with a stop in Nashville. more info