13 Fantastic Band Websites
Music and all the art surrounding it remain bastions of nearly unrestricted creativity. Albums, posters, and in this case, website designs go in virtually any direction thanks to a large emphasis on personal expression. Designers and developers can create some amazing work when they don’t have a large corporation relentlessly reaffirming the position that everything should adhere to cautious standards—and basically, stay boring.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNew Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2011 Lineup
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its 2011 lineup today. Headliners include contemporary artists like Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, Wilco, The Strokes and John Legend & The Roots as well as a host of music legends such as Allen Toussaint, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi and John Mellencamp. Kid Rock is also playing for some reason.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch The Decemberists Play Their New Album Live Today
On the heels of their brand new album and a nationwide tour, The Decemberists will be performing The King Is Dead in its entirety today. According to NPR Music, this concert will take place in Portland at the Oregon Public Broadcasting studios in front of a live audience and will mark the first time that these new songs have been played live.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThis Week's New Album Releases (1/17/11)
Each week we highlight notable album releases we care about. This week, we bring you an even 10 from an Allman Brother, a 33-year-old punk band and some new favorites. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Decemberists - The King Is Dead
Framed by crisp layers of pedal steel, acoustic guitar and harmonica, the album’s tracklist is an exercise in rustic restraint, with only one song topping the five-minute mark. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsTen January Albums Worth Checking Out
Now that 2011 is here, it’s time to shake off that New Year’s hangover and get down to the business of those pesky resolutions. If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably already broken a few (although, in our defense, those leftover Christmas cookies were starting to get stale).... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayListen to The Decemberists Cover The Grateful Dead's "Row Jimmy"
The Decemberists covered a track from the Grateful Dead’s 1973 album, Wake of the Flood on their new 7" single (via Consequence of Sound).... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Decemberists to Stage Upcoming Musical?
Although The Decemberists are probably pretty busy readying for the Jan. 16 release of The King is Dead, they’re currently kicking around the idea of penning a musical. Insert “I Was Meant for the Stage” joke here.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Decemberists Reveal Limited Box Edition of The King is Dead
The Decemberists have banded with renowned photographer Autumn de Wilde and The Impossible Project to craft an elaborate limited-edition box-set for The King is Dead. The album drops on Capitol Records Jan. 18 in the U.S. and on Rough Trade Records Jan. 17 in Europe.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Decemberists Announce 2011 Tour Dates
Beginning Jan. 25, the band will make stops across North America and Europe... read more
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