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Monsters of Folk: Monsters of Folk
There’s no way Monsters of Folk could ever... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsMonsters of Folk "The Right Place" Video (Awesome of the Day)
There's something gimmicky about most super-groups, but Monsters of Folk just seems like a really stacked band. The only gimmick was the rule that only Jim James, Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Mike Mogis would play on the self-titled record, which came out today. They take turns singing and playing drums, bass, piano and guitars, and the whole thing comes across as four of our generation's greatest talents having a really good time creatively. The harmonies are unsurprisingly gorgeous, as James and Oberst show on the band's black-and-white, Airstream-and-yard-gnome-filled video for "The Right Place." You can read our interview with... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityDon't Fake the Folk: A Q&A With Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward and Mike Mogis
In 2004, Conor Oberst, M. Ward and My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James opened a string of East Coast dates for Oberst’s band Bright Eyes... read more
Found in: Music, Features16 Albums To Look Forward To This Fall
We've already shared 25 Indie Films we're looking forward to this fall, but here are 16 albums coming out between now and the end of October that we think you should track down. They range from a little-known (in the U.S.) singer/songwriter named Frank Turner who releases a record today, to R.E.M., who has a live double-album coming out Oct. 26. At least three of these will likely end up among my 10 favorites of 2009, including my current Album of the Year.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTwo More Monsters of Folk Tracks Released
The Monsters of Folk have released two additional tracks on iTunes, in addition to last week's free MP3 "Say Please." The supergroup of the indie folker's dreams might be a tease, but we'll take what we can get while we're still a couple months away from the official album release on Sept. 22.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMonsters of Folk Announce Fall Charity Tour
It's been a little more than a year since we first brought you news of the Monsters of Folk, the (probably) satirically-named supergroup of Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, and M. Ward of She & Him/M. Ward fame. Now that their debut album is nearing release, the quartet will hit the road this fall for an international tour with a philanthropic bent.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDownload a Monsters of Folk Song for Free
The Conor Oberst-Jim James-M. Ward-Mike Mogis collaboration Monster of Folk has released its first song, "Say Please," from the band's forthcoming album. Fans can stream the track on the band's website or download it directly after entering a super-easy-to-figure-out code. (Hint: It's the track title. Good to see the Monsters at least have decent manners.)... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMonsters of Folk Comes to Fruition in September
About a year ago, we whet your appetite with news of a Monsters of Folk album. Said monsters (Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward and producer Mike Mogis) first announced their plans after their 2004 collaborative tour and are finally making good on their promise. The supergroup headed to Malibu, Calif. and Omaha, Neb. to record its self-titled album, scheduled for a Sept. 22 release.... read more
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