Well, here’s something to improve your mood on a dull Monday afternoon. Conor Oberst’s post-punk band Desaparecidos reunited for a one-off concert over the weekend, Nebraska’s Concert for Equality. In my opinion, it’s Oberst’s best work to date. Some footage of two tracks, ‘Greater Omaha’ and ‘Hole In One’ have surfaced on youtube. Enjoy below! [...]

Monsters of Folk – Monsters of Folk
Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Jim James. Are Monsters Of Folk about to change the general consensus that supergroup albums are always a bit naff? Matt Poacher decides.

Monsters of Folk = Musical wet dream!
Monsters of Folk – the collaborative effort of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, Jim James and M. Ward will see the light of day, as a full album, this September!

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band – Outer South
The result of nearly a solid year of touring, ‘Outer South’ – which is credited to Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band – is likely to strike fear into the more iconoclastic of Oberst’s fans.
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band announce documentary
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band are set to release “One of My Kind” on April 15th, a documentary that will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey over the past year and a half.

Conor Oberst reveals new album details
Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band will release a brand new album on Wichita Recordings in May…
Various Artists – Dark Was The Night
It’s a 31 track compilation of exclusive songs to benefit AIDS and HIV awareness. It might also be the greatest grouping yet of TLOBF-friendly artists.
‘Dark Was The Night’ – free download, and full tracklist
Download a track from the new 4AD compilation. ‘Knotty Pine’ by The Dirty Projectors and David Byrne is available inside. Plus info on how you can hear the whole 32 tracks before it’s 16th February release.
4AD release AIDS Charity album – Bon Iver, The National and Arcade Fire contribute
4AD Records and AIDS charity Red Hot have joined forces with Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National to produce a whopping 32 track album of original material from all your favourite indie superstars.
Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band – Electric Ballroom, London 27/08/08
“Conor you fucking LEGEND” yelled one audience member earlier this evening – a sentiment thunderous applause, this writer and a none-more-crowded merch-stall echo emphatically. James Skinner reviews.
Conor Oberst – Conor Oberst
Taking a break from Bright Eyes, Oberst travelled down to Mexico and through January and February of this year, recorded this self-titled album of folky country rock. Andy Johnson reviews.
Stream Conor Oberst’s new album
Conor Oberst has made available his new album to stream on his website.
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