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Portlandia to Feature Johnny Marr

As if having Carrie Brownstein (formerly of Sleater-Kinney and now Wild Flag) acting in and writing Portlandia wasn't good enough, now we have word that Johnny Marr is on board to be in Season 2 of the IFC comedy show. According to the New York Magazine, Marr, the lead guitarist of bands like The Smiths, Modest Mouse, and The Cribs, will be playing a character that is "non-musical" and "some kind of ambiguous hybrid of himself and a character."  read more

Song Premiere: The Decemberists - "E. Watson"

As if this year couldn't get any better for Decemberists fans, the band is set to release a new EP entitled Long Live The King on Nov. 1. Listen to the album opener "E. Watson" here.  read more

Colin Meloy's Wildwood Being Turned Into Stop-Motion Film

Colin Meloy's book Wildwood just came out at the end of last month, and already plans are being made for the film version.  read more

Wildwood: The Wildwood Chronicles, Book I by Colin Meloy

Colin Meloy always has fancied himself an author. And as frontman for The Decemberists, indie rock’s most well-read band, he’s been forever flogged for it. The blows often get low, but because those throwing them are typically more bookish than your average 2.0 troll, he’s gotten plenty pithy barbs like “Great Books snob,” “Huckelberry huckster,” or my favorite, “little Lord Fauntleroy.” And while I, myself, haven’t always cared for everything Meloy’s done—Colin Meloy Sings Morrissey was surely a guilty plea in 2005—I’ve never really questioned his intentions. He’s just that sincere. Sticking with those cover records though, the following year’s...  read more

50 Musicians Worth Following on Twitter

We’ve published lists of who to follow on Twitter, but like medium itself, these lists constantly need an update (especially now that @KanyeWest has slowed down). Here are 50 of our favorite bands and solo artists on Twitter. Let us know who else is worth a follow in the comments section below....  read more

Watch Mavis Staples and Colin Meloy Cover The Band

Located at the mouth of Newport Harbor in the pristine Fort Adams, Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival has played host to countless legendary acts throughout its 53-year history. And while spontaneous collaborations aren’t out of the ordinary at the music and arts-focused event, it’s always a unique moment when legends share the stage with their younger colleagues....  read more

Colin Meloy to Headline Decatur Book Festival

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival, one of the largest in the country, has announced its lineup....  read more

15 Children Books Written By Celebrities

Here's a list of just a few of the musicians and actors who have added author to their already extensive resumes.  read more

Gillian Welch Announces New Album, Tour Dates

Singer-songwriter Gillian Welch just announced the release of her fifth studio album, The Harrow & The Harvest.The 10-track collection will be released on June 28. It features more of Welch’s signature soulful country and was recorded at Nashville’s Woodland Sound Studio....  read more

Colin Meloy Takes a Stand Against "Freebird"

A word of advice for the next time you see The Decemberists: Don’t yell out “Freebird!”...  read more