News
Songs Available Now via Bandcamp
Nov 07, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes) has shared two new songs, "No One Changes" and "The Rockaways." More
The 15th Anniversary of the Iraq War Approaches
Mar 17, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
This week we look back on foreign invasions of years gone by, plus Trump turmoil, Russian spies, Neil Young laughing at the NRA, and Conor Oberst in his President Bush bashing days. More
Ruminations Due Out October 14 via Nonesuch
Sep 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes is releasing a new solo album, Ruminations, on October 14 via Nonesuch. It is described as a solo acoustic album. No actual songs from the album have been shared since the album wasannounced in early August and the album isn't due out for two more weeks, but now you can stream the whole thing below via NPR First Listen. More
Ruminations Due Out October 14 via Nonesuch
Aug 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes has announced a new solo album, Ruminations, which is due out October 14 via Nonesuch. It is described as a solo acoustic album. Oberst recorded the album in the winter of 2016 in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, after living in New York City for a decade. More
Due Out September 16 via Saddle Creek
Jul 20, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Bright Eyes (Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nathaniel Walcott) have announced a new box set, The Studio Albums 2000-2011, which is due out September 16 via Saddle Creek. It will be released on both vinyl and CD and includes six albums. More
More Rain Out Now via Merge
Jun 15, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
M. Ward released a new album, More Rain, back in March via Merge. Now he's shared a video for More Rain track "Slow Driving Rain." Carlos Foster directed the clip, which mixes footage of Ward performing the song with moody nighttime driving images. Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, who was in the supergroup Monsters of Folk with Ward, cameos as a passenger. More
Talks About Songwriting, Bob Dylan, and False Rape Accusation
Feb 16, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier today Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst appeared on Marc Maron's WTF podcast. More
Live at New York City’s Town Hall on Sept. 29
Aug 20, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On Dec. 6, the Coen brothers will release their newest film, Inside Llewyn Davis, depicting a week in the life of a young folk singer living in Greenwich Village in the winter of 1961 as he struggles for his big break. More
Bright Eyes' Albums from Most to Least Essential
Apr 10, 2013
By Michele Yamamoto
Ranked is our recurring series in which one of our writers takes an artist's catalogue and ranks all their official studio albums from best to worst. The order is decided by the individual writer, rather than our editors. This time Michele Yamamoto ranks Bright Eyes. More
Jan 24, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Saddle Creek has announced this morning that it will be re-releasing six previously out of print Bright Eyes EPs and LPs on vinyl. More
Plus Wild Beasts, Cold War Kids, and Mavis Staples
Sep 20, 2011
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
Check out more photos from Day One of ACL Music Festival 2011 in Austin, TX including Big Boi, Bright Eyes, Fool's Gold, Cold War Kids, James Blake, Kanye West, Kurt Vile, Mavis Staples, Santigold, Smith Westerns, and Wild Beasts. More
Plus Bright Eyes, Fools Gold, Santigold and more!
Sep 19, 2011
By Wendy Lynch Redfern
Check out photos from Day One of ACL Music Festival 2011 in Austin, TX including Big Boi, Bright Eyes, Fools Gold, Foster the People, Futurebirds, James Blake, Kanye West, Kurt Vile, Mavis Staples, Santigold, Smith Westerns and Wild Beasts. We sent photographer Robert Redfield down to capture the action. More
Jul 19, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Bright Eyes continues to tease out tour dates. Today the west coast got the happy news that yes—they’re heading in our direction. We have the full listing. More
Rare and Unreleased Songs from Elliott Smith, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes, James Mercer, Modest Mouse, Wilco, and much more
Jul 19, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Last week Under the Radar premiered an unreleased Ryan Adams song, "Shine Through the Dark," and now we're pleased to premiere a full stream of the album it's taken from
—the 64-track charity compilation Live From Nowhere Near You: Volume Two, which is out today via Greyday Records. The album features rare and unreleased tracks from the likes of Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes (featuring Spoon's Britt Daniel), The Shins' James Mercer, Modest Mouse, Wilco, Daniel Johnston, The Helio Sequence, Blue Giant (featuring members of Sleater-Kinney, The Decemberists, and Viva Voce), and much more. More
With Support from Dr. Dog and First Aid Kit
Jul 12, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Bright Eyes have announced more fall tour dates in support of their February release The People's Key. More
Jun 15, 2011
By Laura Studarus
On July 4, Bright Eyes is unleashing a live EP—cleverly titled Live Recordings. More
Jun 09, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Bright Eyes headed out to the desert for their new video “Jejune Stars” (from recently released album The People’s Key). More
The Civil Wars Created Benefit to Aid Alabama
Jun 09, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Bright Eyes, St. Vincent, Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, and Wilco donate items to charity auction. Civil Wars Created Benefit to Aid Alabama. More
Extra Shows Added to U.S. Tour
Mar 09, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
Today, the indie folk-rock outfit confirmed the dates, venues, and acts for the newly added shows to their U.S. tour. We have the details. More
Feb 25, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Before kicking off a series of US tour dates in support of the band's seventh album The People's Key, Bright Eyes made a television appearance yesterday to perform on Late Night with David Letterman. More
Feb 16, 2011
By Laura Studarus
There’s a lot of cross-fading and some serious emoting going on in new Bright Eyes video, "Shell Games" from upcoming album, The People’s Key. More
Issue Includes Interviews with R.E.M., Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, Cut Copy, Jens Lekman, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Lykke Li, Iron and Wine, Elbow, Duran Duran, Destroyer, and more
Feb 11, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Winter 2011 issue is about to hit stands. The cover features Death Cab for Cutie, who gave writer Matt Fink insight into the band’s forthcoming album, Codes and Keys (due out in May). The issue also includes interviews with Bright Eyes, British Sea Power, The Dears, The Decemberists, Destroyer, The Dodos, Duran Duran,Elbow, Iron and Wine, Lykke Li, R.E.M., Telekinesis, Toro Y Moi, The Antlers, The Big Pink, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Jens Lekman, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Vivian Girls, Anna Calvi, Porcelain Raft, Smith Westerns, Yuck, and more.
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Feb 08, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Bright Eyes include new stops to the band's upcoming tour. More
The People’s Key Out Feb. 15
Jan 31, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
The People's Key, which sees Oberst straying from his recent alt-country sensibility, will stream on the NPR website until the record drops Feb. 15. More
Jan 11, 2011
By Laura Studarus
On March 2, Conor Oberst takes to the road in support of forthcoming album The People’s Key—his last album under the Bright Eyes moniker. Today, additional dates were announced. We have the full line-up. More
The People’s Key Out February 15
Dec 21, 2010
By Laura Studarus
On February 15, Conor Oberst will release The People’s Key—what may be his last album under the Bright Eyes name. Today, the first single was released. More
Conor Oberst and Co. Announce Dates for Spring 2011 Tour
Dec 14, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
Bright Eyes make their first full run of U.S. shows in over three years. We have the details. More
The People’s Key is Due February 15th on the Band's Longtime Label Saddle Creek.
Nov 30, 2010
By John Everhart
After an extended hiatus, Bright Eyes are back with a brand new LP titled The People's Key due in early 2011. We have the details. More
Supported By Old Pals The Felice Brothers on Most Dates
Aug 13, 2010
By John Everhart
Fresh off last month's Omaha benefit Concert for Equality featuring his bands Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos, Conor Oberst has lined up a short solo tour of California. We have the details. More
Reviews
Fevers and Mirrors
Saddle Creek
May 28, 2012
By John Everhart
The year 2000, when Bright Eyes' Fevers and Mirrors was initially released, was, in retrospect, the final vestige of an era of mystery, soon to be supplanted by Internet message board inundation and Twitter ubiquity. More
Coachella 2011 Day Two Report – Arcade Fire, Suede, Mumford & Sons, and Elbow
Apr 18, 2011
By Mark Redfern
Day two of Coachella 2011 offered few surprises, but plenty of solid sets, including two British bands—one reunited '90s legends back for another try, and the other a star-making main stage performance from a band still on their debut album. More
The People’s Key
Saddle Creek
Feb 21, 2011
By Jim Scott
The one defining characteristic of Conor Oberst’s prolific career has been confidence. More
