Posts tagged Decemberists

25 Albums You Should Own on Vinyl

Below is a list of what I consider essential albums to own on vinyl. This list did not come together overnight. It’s the product of years spent scouring record stores, attending concerts, talk ... Read More »

Black Prairie's 'Up in the Branches' Field-Recording Fail --...

Music video premiere of "Up in the Branches" by Black Prairie plus a free MP3 download of "Nowhere, Massachusetts". ... Read More »

Decemberists Contest: Win a Free Autographed Vinyl and CD/DVD Set

Enter to win Decemberists' CD/DVD and signed vinyl. ... Read More »

Decemberists Announce Jenny Conlee's Cancer Is in Remission

Noel Vasquez/Getty Images As Spinner recently reported, Decemberists keyboard and accordion ... Read More »

The Music Industry Reacts to the Death of Steve Jobs

Following the news of the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, musicians have taken to social networks and emailed Spinner to express their condolences and remember the innovator who revolutionized the way we experience music. ... Read More »

Robert Pollard's Boston Spaceships Debut 'Let It Beard' Trailer --...

Robert Pollard's Boston Spaceships offer up the first peak of their new double album, 'Let It Beard.' ... Read More »

Decemberists Frontman Colin Meloy Denies Split Rumours

The Decemberists' Colin Meloy has poured cold water on rumours that the band are splitting up. ... Read More »

The Decemberists' Jenny Conlee Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

According to Pitchfork, the band's keyboardist Jenny Conlee has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is expected to miss the Portland band's upcoming shows in order to undergo treatment. ... Read More »

Record Store Day Round Up: Spinner's Best Bets for April 16

Dozens of artists are releasing limited edition material celebrating Record Store Day on April 16, and so Spinner has compiled a list of our best bets for Saturday. ... Read More »

Newport Folk Festival 2011: Decemberists, Emmylou Harris, Wanda...

In addition to an eclectic lineup that honors the festival's historic past, Elvis Costello will go acoustic for this year's Newport Folk Festival. You can thank Bob Dylan. ... Read More »

'Portlandia' Renewal Makes Carrie Brownstein Go 'Looting' -- Brand...

Watch the Shins' James Mercer, the Decemberists' Colin Meloy and and Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker guest star on 'Portlandia' with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen. ... Read More »

Decemberists Warm Up Freezing Crowd at Tour Opener in New York City

The Decemberists kicked off their tour behind 'The King Is Dead' with the first of three shows at New York's Beacon Theater. ... Read More »

Robert Plant, Decemberists, All-Star 'House Band' to Play Telluride...

Telluride Bluegrass festival, held annually in the scenic and remote town of Telluride, Colo. for nearly four decades, has announced this year’s initial lineup. ... Read More »

Decemberists' Colin Meloy Says His 'Adventure' Novel is in 'Editing...

Decemberists singer Colin Meloy announces that his debut kids novel -- a collaboration with his illustrator wife -- is now in the "editing stage," and well on its way. ... Read More »