Chicago Tribune — The Decemberists: After venturing onto the cliffs of progressive rock with the 2009 concept album, “The Hazards of Love,” the Portland band returns with one of its most concise, melodic batches of songs yet, “The King is Dead,” 7:30 p.m. Mond... more info

Altsounds — *The Decemberists* have announced the release of their exclusive *iTunes Session* on August 2 with pre-order available today. The 8-song set plays like an informal retrospective with new versions of songs that span The Decemberists' entire 10 years,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Head and the Heart at Sasquatch (more by Josh Darr) "Call The Head and the Heart the poster child of indie rock. Not only has the band opened up for The Decemberists, Iron & Wine and The Walkmen, but... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — ChartAttack interviews Chris Funk of the Decemberists about the band's latest album, The King Is Dead. The Washington Post lists five myths about Jane Austen. The Washington Post ponders Harry Potter's political leanings. The list of online 2011 summ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — USA Today profiles The Head and the Heart. Call The Head and the Heart the poster child of indie rock. Not only has the band opened up for The Decemberists, Iron & Wine and The Walkmen, but it's also on... more info

USA Today Music — Not only has the band opened up for The Decemberists and Iron & Wine, but it's also on the cover of Billboard's new independent music i ... more info

Indie Selections For Your Erections — 2011 Fourth of July Mix!!! 1. Matmos - The Stars and Stripes Forever2. Galaxie 500 - Fourth of July3. X - Fourth of July4. Bruce Springsteen - 4th Of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)5. Ryan Adams - Firecracker6. The Decemberists - July, July!7. Si... more info

KEXP Seattle — Although singer/songwriter Gillian Welch hasn’t been totally quiet over the past years, having performed and recorded with bands like The Decemberists, Bright Eyes, Solomon Burke, Steve Earle, Ralph Stanley, Ryan Adams, Alison Krauss, and many othe... more info

KEXP Seattle — Thao and Mirah‘s liner notes read like a veritable supergroup. Produced with Merrill Garbus (tUnE-yArDs) at John Vanderslice‘s Tiny Telephone Studios, and mixed by Tucker Martine, the famed producer who’s worked with Laura Veirs, The Decemberis... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — At NPR Music the Decemberists play a Tiny Desk Concert. Her.meneutics explains why men should read Jane Austen. The Book Bench interviews author Heidi Durrow. World Cafe: Next profiles singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler. CarolineLeavittville interviews... more info