Stereogum — In a 2011 interview with Amanda Petrusich for the A.V. Club, the Decemberists’ Colin Meloy copped to his band’s reputation as a so-called “literate rock band”: “I guess it’s better than being called an illiterate rock band, because in fac... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Sasquatch! Music Festival will return to Quincy, WA on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, at The Gorge. This year's lineup includes Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant, Modest Mouse, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Adams, The Decemberists, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, Spoon,... more info

Stereogum — Sasquatch! Music Festival has announced their 2015 lineup, and it’s looking pretty good. At the top of the bill, we have Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, Modest Mouse, Lana Del Rey, and Ryan Adams. Going further down, ... more info

Perez Hilton — Death Cab For Cutie have finally revealed their new song, and it is mesmerizing like looking directly into an eclipse. Not that we've ever done that… [ Video: Jimmy Kimmel Brings On The Decemberists To Sing Some YouTube Comments! ] Black Sun is the... more info

Perez Hilton — Sometimes when that muse doesn't find you, you have to find your muse! Jimmy Kimmel recently had the band The Decemberists take the time to write some songs composed entirely of YouTube comments! And it's kind of amazing! [ Related: Jimmy Kimmel Play... more info

Time — Who knew the comment section could provide musical inspiration? more info

Stereogum — Instead of going the traditional route and just performing a track from their new album, the Decemberists did something a lot more fun last night for their appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. They decided to set some choice Youtube comments to song, cre... more info

The Telegraph — Colin Meloy and The Decemberists are back after a four-year album hiatus with the lovely What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World more info

LargeHeartedBoy — 2015's first big music release week includes a trio of anticipated albums from indie rock veterans, Sleater-Kinney (No Cities To Love), The Decemberists (What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World), and Belle & Sebastian (Girls In Peacetime Want..... more info

Stereogum — Today is the day that Portland indie institution the Decemberists release What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World, their first album in four years. And Portland mayor Charlie Hales has made an occasion of it, naming today Decemberists Day in Po... more info