LargeHeartedBoy — Colin Meloy talks to Spin about the next Decemberists album, The King Is Dead (out January ). Cartoonist Lynda Barry talks to Talk of the Nation about her new book, Picture This. Yesterday's update to the list of online "best... more info

Chorus.fm — Check out the artwork and a preview video for *The Decemberists (http://www.absolutepunk.net/thedecemberists)*' January 18th release, The King Is Dead, right here (http://www.decemberists.com/). more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Posted above is the album artwork for The Decemberists new album The King Is Dead. It’s coming out on January 18th via Capitol Records.The band recorded the album with longtime producer Tucker Martine on a farm outside their hometown of Portland, O... more info

KEXP Seattle — Broadcasting live from the Ace Hotel NYC last month during the CMJ Music Marathon, KEXP hosted 13 bands to play in the lobby exclusively for our listeners. Over three days, DOM, Dean & Britta, The Drums, Holly Miranda, Two Gallants’ Adam Haworth St... more info

NME - The Daily Download — 1. The Decemberists – ‘Down By the Water’ The Decemberists have returned with a new single (which will appear on their forthcoming album, ‘The King Is Dead’), featuring REM’s Peter Buck and singer-songwriter Gillian Welch. It’s not offi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Loch Lomond - Elephants & Little Girls (MP3) The Decemberists have announced that their sixth full length album, The King Is Dead, will be released through Capitol Records on January 18. To accompany this announcement, they have also releas... more info

Music For Ants — Back on the website I used to write for, I had a tendency to call dibs on every new Decemberists release. And by “tendency”, I mean “I did exactly that no less than three times.” I still can’t fully articulate what I love about the band, th... more info

The Music Fix — With guest appearances from Peter Buck and Gillian Welch. more info

DrownedInSound — The other day The Decemberists confirmed that they were to release a new record. It's called The King Is Dead and will come out on January 17 through Rough Trade. Exciting times. There will be a single - 'Down By The Water' which features R.E.M's Pet... more info

Addict Music — The Decemberists are back with a new album, 'The King Is Dead, and are giving away the lead single for free. The Decemberists – Down By The Water is a post from: Music News, Album Reviews, Live Reviews, New Music more info