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CONOR OBERST


BIO:
Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, Norman Bailer (The Faint), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, and Monsters of Folk.

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Bright Eyes Covers John Prine's 'Christmas In Prison' Photo Bright Eyes Covers John Prine's 'Christmas In Prison'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

21-years after their ever-popular A Christmas Album, beloved band Bright Eyes - the talented trio of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott -  have returned to celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming version of John Prine's “Christmas In Prison” ft John Prine. ...

Benben Releases New Single 'Endless Summer' Photo Benben Releases New Single 'Endless Summer'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

BENBEN premieres new single and video 'Endless Summer', with debut LP 'Sincere Gifts' out on December 8 via Perpetual Doom Records....

Conor Oberst Announces Residencies For Spring 2024 Photo Conor Oberst Announces Residencies For Spring 2024
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023

Conor Oberst has unveiled solo residency plans for spring 2024. Dubbed “Conor Oberst and Friends,” the shows will take place each Thursday in March at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles and each Thursday in April at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City....

Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon' Photo Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023

Andrea von Kampen's third solo album, Sister Moon, continues to showcase the singer-songwriter's captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. Out now, the album's title track is a stunning introduction to the collection's themes, focusing on climate change and the connectedness of nature. ...

Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm' Photo Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023

Jonathan Wilson’s new BMG album Eat the Worm is out now, on the heels of buzz-building singles such as “Marzipan,” “Charlie Parker” and “The Village Is Dead” from the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer. Additionally, Wilson has shared a new video for album highlight “Ol’ Father Time.”...

Rig 1 to Release New Album 'Separation Illusion' in November Photo Rig 1 to Release New Album 'Separation Illusion' in November
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023

 Rig 1 is excited to release his new single single 'Kindest Brother' from his album Separation Illusion, run by Azure Ray's Maria Taylor. 'Kindest Brother' was written by Rig 1 and Jake Bellows (Neva Dinova, Whispertown). The song debuted at That's Good Enough For Me and is available now on all stre...

HAHA (Maria Taylor & Mike Bloom) Share Debut Single 'Only Gets Better' Photo HAHA (Maria Taylor & Mike Bloom) Share Debut Single 'Only Gets Better'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023

HAHA is a band born of humans, two of them - Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) and Mike Bloom (Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, Richard Edwards).  It strives to celebrate the very existence of all creatures and things: the knowable, the unknowable, the in-between, the gentle, the strange, the dangerous, the ...

Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker' Photo Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023

Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....

Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker' Photo Jonathan Wilson Announces New Album & Shares 'Charlie Parker'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023

Jake Blanton (The Killers) handled bass, while the string and horn sections feature venerable musicians such as C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver), Rita Andrade (Kanye West), Wynton Grant (Miley Cyrus, Hans Zimmer), and Paul Cartwright (Lana Del Rey, Mary J. Blige)....

Bright Eyes Announce Third Wave of Companion Releases Photo Bright Eyes Announce Third Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023

This new wave comes with artist contributions from Johanna and Klara Söderberg of First Aid Kit (“JeJune Stars,” “Coatcheck Dream Song,” “Wrecking Ball”), Gillian Welch (“Napolean’s Hat”) and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff (“Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed),” “Firewall,” ‘When You Were ...

Dan Horne Of Circles Around The Sun & Grateful Shred To Release Debut Studio Album 'C Photo Dan Horne Of Circles Around The Sun & Grateful Shred To Release Debut Studio Album 'Count The Clouds' On April 7
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2023

Record producer and electric bassist Dan Horne returns to his Lone Palm a.k.a. Liberty Hair Farm studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles for his debut full-length studio album, Count The Clouds, due out on April 7, 2023....

Christian Lee Hutson Announces May Co-Headlining Tour With Fenne Lily Photo Christian Lee Hutson Announces May Co-Headlining Tour With Fenne Lily
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023

Last year Hutson sold out his first-ever headlining shows in New York, Los Angeles and London followed by his first-ever headlining tour that ran from July to August. His latest album ‘Quitters’ was released on April 1 and produced by Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers; Hutson was also able to play th...

Christian Lee Hutson Re-Writes 'Silent Night' For Holiday Loners Photo Christian Lee Hutson Re-Writes 'Silent Night' For Holiday Loners
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022

Hutson has been selling out his first-ever headlining shows in New York, Los Angeles and London followed by his first-ever headlining tour that ran from July to August. ‘Quitters’ was produced by Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers and Hutson was also able to play these songs supporting Bridgers and Br...

Bright Eyes Announce Second Wave of Companion Releases Photo Bright Eyes Announce Second Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

The project sees the band rereleasing their catalog, each album accompanied by new recordings. The EPs include stellar guest performances from Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Becky Stark, and Maria Taylor as well as stunning covers of “November by Azure Ray,” “Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel” by Townes ...

Christian Lee Hutson Releases New Album 'Quitters' Photo Christian Lee Hutson Releases New Album 'Quitters'
by Michael Major - April 01, 2022

Produced by his friends Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst. Hutson has also released a new video for the track “State Bird” today, watch it below; directed by Waley Wang, the clip completes the two part journey in Washington Square Park that began with the video for “Strawberry Lemonade”. Plus, check ...

Bright Eyes Release 'St Ides Heaven' Photo Bright Eyes Release 'St Ides Heaven'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022

The Elliot Smith cover is taken from Letting Off The Happiness: A Companion - part of their forthcoming Companion series releases, the first three of which are to be released. The tour will be a continuation of shows performing songs from their most recent album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World O...

Christian Lee Hutson Shares New Song 'Cherry' Photo Christian Lee Hutson Shares New Song 'Cherry'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022

“Cherry” returns Hutson to some of the high school themes from his 2020 album, ‘Beginners’. The song charts the ridiculous “cringey” lies we tell in our adolescence, and Hutson also referenced memories of older friends from high school. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dat...

VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Shares Animated Video For New Track 'Age Difference' Photo VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Shares Animated Video For New Track 'Age Difference'
by Michael Major - February 24, 2022

Los Angeles singer and songwriter Christian Lee Hutson has shared “Age Difference” today, a song from his upcoming album ‘Quitters’ that allows Hutson to expand on the Los Angeles character song tradition of Randy Newman and Harry Nilsson. With a new video animated by Nick Slye accompanying it, list...

Bright Eyes Announce Catalog 'Companion' Series Photo Bright Eyes Announce Catalog 'Companion' Series
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022

First to receive the Companion treatment on May 27th are Bright Eyes’ first three albums - A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997, Letting Off The Happiness (initially released in 1998) and the now iconic 2000 LP Fevers and Mirrors. Watch the trailer for the companion series now! Plus,...

VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 12, 2022

Produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, Hutson pulls from a wide range of influences for his second record: the tight rhymes of John Prine, Bob Mehr’s book about the Replacements Trouble Boys, and Scott McClanahan’s auto-fiction The Sarah Book. It’s a recording that feels like a sonic expansio...

Billy Strings Announces 2022 Headline Tour Photo Billy Strings Announces 2022 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - November 16, 2021

Billy Strings will continue his extensive headline tour next year with newly confirmed shows at Port Chester’s The Capitol Theatre (four nights), Augusta’s Bell Auditorium (two nights), Knoxville’s Civic Auditorium (two nights), Madison’s The Sylvee (three nights), and Cleveland’s KeyBank State Thea...

Dylan Owen Teams Up With Kinetics And One Love for 'Hurt Enough' Photo Dylan Owen Teams Up With Kinetics And One Love for 'Hurt Enough'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2021

Nine years later and the trio is back with another collaboration for the books! While they've been actively pursuing fruitful solo careers in the meantime, the duo have not collaborated on a single since 'In the Corner' off of Dylan's 'Keep Your Friends Close' EP. ...

VIDEO: Billy Strings Performs 'Red Daisy' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Photo VIDEO: Billy Strings Performs 'Red Daisy' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Michael Major - October 26, 2021

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and musician Billy Strings returned to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night to perform his new song, “Red Daisy.” The track is from Strings’ acclaimed new album, Renewal, which was released last month....

Billy Strings Releases New Album 'Renewal' Today Photo Billy Strings Releases New Album 'Renewal' Today
by Michael Major - September 24, 2021

With the record’s sixteen tracks, Strings shares a more personal and honest perspective through his songwriting, while incorporating his wide range of influences with elements of bluegrass, classic rock, metal, psychedelic music and more....

Kississippi's New Album Mood Ring Out Everywhere Today Photo Kississippi's New Album Mood Ring Out Everywhere Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 06, 2021

Written and recorded everywhere from her hometown of Philadelphia to Los Angeles, Mood Ring came to life over the last two years with the help of her collaborators....











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