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The Postal Service to live broadcast final show tonight

Benjamin Gibbard, vocalist of the Postal Service, has confirmed that the band's “very last” show is tonight at the Metro Theatre in Chicago, IL. This official Lollapalooza aftershow marks the end of the band's Give Up tenth anniversary tour and will be broadcast live on WXRT beginning at midnight central time. Read a tweet from Gibbard below. Hey […]

The Postal Service release mini documentary, 'Some Idealistic Future'

The Postal Service have released a short documentary, Some Idealistic Future, in partnership with Intel and Vice's The Creator's Project. In the doc, the band explore both their history and their recent return to performing, 10 years after the group's inception. The documentary additionally takes a look at the logistics behind reviving the band, at one […]

The Postal Service make television debut on 'Colbert'

The Postal Service stopped by The Colbert Report last night for a special performance and interview, marking their debut television appearance. After discussing topics such as the origin of the group's name, Jenny Lewis's Toys”R”Us Kid beginnings, and the prospects of a sophomore album, the band proceeded to perform their classic hit “Such Great Heights.” Additionally, the […]

The Postal Service premiere video for "A Tattered Line Of String"

The Postal Service have premiered a new music video for their latest single, “A Tattered Line Of String.” The single appears on the 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition reissue of the band's classic album, Give Up, as one of two newly recording songs among 15 bonus tracks. The band are currently in the middle of an expanded […]

The Postal Service announce west coast tour dates

The Postal Service have announced additional west coast dates for their tenth anniversary tour. Big Freedia and Divine Fits will perform on select tour dates. Pre-sale tickets will be available tomorrow. General tickets will be on sale starting April 26 – 27. The dates are as follows: 7/16 Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena 7/18 Seattle, […]

Watch members of Blink-182, Foo Fighters, Guns n' Roses audition for the Postal Service

With the Postal Service's Give Up getting the deluxe edition reissue treatment on April 9, and the duo gearing up for their first tour in a decade, Sub Pop decided it was time to show off the original audition reel for the band from way back in 2002. Enjoy! The Postal Service Auditions from Ben Gibbard

The Postal Service stream new single, "A Tattered Line of String"

The Postal Service are streaming a new single titled “A Tattered Line of String” on YouTube. It's taken from the 10th Anniversary deluxe reissue of Give Up being released April 9 via Sub Pop Records. All pre-orders include an instant download of the track.

The Postal Service announce 2013 tour

The Postal Service, project of Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie, have posted 2013 tour dates that include stops in the US, UK and Europe as well as Coachella through April and May this year. The tour is the first for the band since 2003. Check the band's tour page for ticket information. DATES: 04-09 […]