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For Whitmer Thomas, humor and music have always been intertwined. The comedian explores the creation of his new album, The Older I Get The Funnier I Was.

Charlie Hickey‘s music is rooted in storytelling. Chronicling the unpredictability of life through his lyricism, the Pasadena-based artist tends to look toward the past to some of the great folk singers while simultaneously taking inspiration from many of today’s musicians. Similar to his heroes, Hickey is creating music with sincerity and catchiness. Hickey’s debut album, […]

Bright Eyes have announced they will reissue their first three albums, A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997, Letting Off the Happiness and Fevers and Mirrors. The reissues are due out May 27 via Dead Oceans. The reissues will also be paired with six-track companion EPs that feature reworked versions of original songs. They include collaborations with […]

Categorizing Badflower as just one genre is next to impossible, and that’s pretty much the point. Ditching the guise of poetic metaphors, Josh Katz and co. speak from the heart about important issues, channeling all the mess that comes with being human. Now, the frontman is opening up about how it goes much deeper than […]

Many of you are no doubt listening to the new Gwen Stefani single and thinking back to when you first heard Tragic Kingdom. Where you were, what you were doing, how long the show Beverly Hills, 90210 could possibly last. Hate to break it to you, ’90s kids, but there are a ton of teenagers […]

The dreary days of autumn are finally upon us. The perfect time of year to lie in a great big pile of orange leaves and listen to Bleed American. Ideal for falling hopelessly in love with someone you know you’ll never get the nerve to talk to.  While the world may be sipping on cider, […]

Writer/director Judd Apatow accurately summed up college when he said: “College is the reward for surviving high school.” It’s true. The college experience proffers unprecedented freedom and a constant buzz of wonder—alive in every cup of ramen noodles and late-night study group. You may have left your teen angst in high school, but you’ve only […]

This week’s Must-See Music selections were made by established artists, hungry upstarts and creators ready to be heard. There’s a lot of heart and soul in this week’s selections, and that is always welcome around these parts. There’s a hard-rock lifer who’s both respected and fearless. A 22-year-old rapper/singer who’s not shackled by genres but […]

Indie-rock institution Bright Eyes have released more new music. “Forced Convalescence” is the new single from the band founded by singer/songwriter Conor Oberst. It’s the follow-up to their previous single “Persona Non Grata,” which came out last March. “Forced Convalescence” truly ranks with some of Bright Eyes’ best work. It moves from an austere introduction […]

The Plot In You are going out on tour this spring—plus, don’t miss a new music video from Better Oblivion Community Center. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Better Oblivion Community Center, drop music video, announce tour Better Oblivion Community Center, a new project composed of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor […]

“Bitch.” Apparently, that’s the response potential rape victims still get in the year 2017. When Polish death metal band Decapitated were first accused of and arrested for kidnapping, and then later of allegedly raping a female fan in Spokane, Washington, Aug. 31, the online comments began pouring in. As usual, a slew of people responded […]

Holidays should be treated as sacred moments to be with family. But sometimes you don’t want to hear your visiting aunts and uncles talk about the election with mouthfuls of mashed potatoes and stuffing and watch your mom throw shade at everyone for not helping out with the traditional meal. Now, we’re not gonna tell […]

Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst has released a new music video for the song “Common Knowledge.” The track is taken from Oberst’s new solo album, Upside Down Mountain, which was released earlier this year on Nonesuch Records. Check out the video below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, watch Oberst’s […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you the top stories from this past week, including news from the APMAs, Blink-182, Sleepwave, Bring Me The Horizon, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Gerard Way, Code Orange and more!

This Monday, the woman (Joanie Faircloth) who falsely accused Conor Oberst of raping her after a 2003 Bright Eyes show issued a public apology. “I made up those lies about him to get attention while I was going through a difficult period in my life and trying to cope with my son’s illness,” she said. Now, […]

Last year, Conor Oberst was accused of raping a woman after a 2003 Bright Eyes show. Earlier this year, Oberst sued the accuser, denying the allegations and claiming his reputation had been damaged by them. Now, the accuser has publicly retracted her earlier statements and issued an apology to Oberst, his family and fans. In […]

Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst has released a new music video for the song “Zigzagging Toward The Light.” The track is taken from Oberst’s new solo album, Upside Down Mountain, which was released last week. Check out the video below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, watch Oberst’s recent performance of […]

Last night, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and performed the song “Zigzagging Toward The Light” backed by Los Angeles, California, band Dawes. The track is taken from Oberst’s new solo album, Upside Down Mountain, which is officially out today. (If you missed it, stream the album.) Check […]

Conor Oberst is currently streaming his new album, Upside Down Mountain, on NPR. The album is the Bright Eyes singer’s first official solo album since 2008’s Conor Oberst and will be released on May 20 via Nonesuch Records. Listen to the album in full on NPR, and let us know what you think. (Pre-orders are […]

Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos, Monsters Of Folk) is set to release his new album, Upside Down Mountain, on May 20 via Nonesuch Records. Pre-orders are available through the label's webstore and on iTunes. Fans can stream a new track titled, “Governor's Ball,” below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! In addition, Oberst's upcoming […]