New York Times — Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes shimmied intensely alongside his other group, the Mystic Valley Band, at Terminal 5 on Sunday, while performing material from his recent solo album. more info

Stereogum — This year alone we've heard Paul Simon covered by David Byrne, Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Conor Oberst, and Smashing Pumpkins. Perhaps those folks would like a copy of Paul Simon's Lyrics 1964-2008, a new book that collects the words to all his songs, fro... more info

Pasta Primavera — Tonight in Baltimore don’t miss a recently announced show of Health, Video Hippos, Ed Schrader, and Smart Growth at Sonar.  Down in DC Frida Hyvonen and the Jackfields play the Red and the Black while Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band take... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Deer Tick @ Spiegelworld (more by Faith Ann Young) today in NYC * DANCE * NY Comedy Festival * The Shaky Hands & The Jaguar Club @ Mercury Lounge * Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band @ Terminal 5... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Deer Tick @ Spiegelworld (more by Faith Ann Young) today in NYC * DANCE * NY Comedy Festival * The Shaky Hands & The Jaguar Club @ Mercury Lounge * Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band @ Terminal 5... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Photos by Leia Jospe Ben Kweller is opening both of the Conor Oberst shows at Terminal 5 in NYC this weekend. Ben's last NYC was Friday October 17th at Bowery Ballroom. A few more pictures from that show and all... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Photos by Leia Jospe Ben Kweller is opening both of the Conor Oberst shows at Terminal 5 in NYC this weekend. Ben's last NYC was Friday October 17th at Bowery Ballroom. A few more pictures from that show and all... more info

Guardian Music — During the course of last week's travelling-themed RR, I took a long train journey on my own for the first time in well over a year and rediscovered what a pleasure they are. It felt like a luxury to be able to sit quietly, self-absorbed even, gazing... more info

Unreality Music — Wanna hear a gloriously upbeat song about terminal illness? Conor Oberst has just the thing for you then. His latest release brings in The Mystic Valley Band for a good, old-fashioned knees-up that sticks two fingers up to death and disease. The chor... more info

The Lemur Blog — Dead Heart Bloom is something so rare of today as a high quality serious band that has their entire discography for free legal download on their website. But as you'll get to know this amazing find, I suggest you support them by buying through the ot... more info