The Decemberists News and Photos

The Decemberists' John Moen releasing his second solo album as Perhapst (stream a track)

Fri, May 17 2013 1:15pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

In addition to playing drums (and other things) for The Decemberists, John Moen has also logged time with Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Elliott Smith, and Robert Pollard's Boston Spaceships.

In Defense Of Mumford & Sons

Fri, February 08 2013 5:43pm - Source: Stereogum

Ten or twelve years ago, Creed frontman Scott Stapp was on TV, talking about Zeppelin.

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Mon, February 04 2013 4:34pm - Source: Cougar Microbes

It feels like it was only yesterday that we started hearing about The Decemberists.

Daft Punk and The Killers appear on 'The Simpsons' – watch

Tue, December 11 2012 2:18pm - Source: NME

The Decemberists and a Daft Punk robot suit appear in the latest episode of The Simpsons , which aired in the USA on December 9.

Daft Punk And The Decemberists guest appearance on ‘The Simpsons’

Tue, December 11 2012 12:09am - Source: Stoney Roads

We all knew It was going to happen eventually and now we can confirm, Daft Punk have made a guest appearance on one of the longest running cartoons of all time, The Simpsons.

Daft Punk, The Decemberists: Watch: Daft Punk And The Decemberists On 'The Simpsons' (Video)

Mon, December 10 2012 9:47pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

On last night's episode of the Simpsons, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein brought Portlandia over to Springfield.

Fred Armisen joined Yo La Tengo & Sun Ra Arkestra for Hanukkah (setlist), was on the Simpsons w/ The Decemberists

Mon, December 10 2012 7:19pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Sunday night was the second night of Yo La Tengo 's annual Hanukkah Week residency at Maxwell's with surprise openers Fred Armisen and Sun Ra Arkestra.

Watch: The Decemberists Visit “The Simpsons”

Mon, December 10 2012 3:28pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Last night on The Simpsons the town of Springfield was invaded by a whole mess of special guests.

Watch the Decemberists on "The Simpsons"

Mon, December 10 2012 12:00am - Source: Pitchfork Media

As previously reported , tonight's episode of "The Simpsons" will feature the Decemberists , who are hired as music teachers at Springfield Elementary.

New Music: WEINLAND – “Another Dollar Rainy Day” (CoS Premiere)

Wed, September 12 2012 6:40pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Portland, Oregon is already a well-established musical Mecca, a veritable ocean of talented bands vying for the attention and affection of a local and national audience.

Black Prairie – “A Tear In The Eye Is A Wound In The Heart” (Sugarhill, Sept. 18) (feat. members of The Decemberists)

Thu, September 06 2012 3:11pm - Source: Songs: Illinois

I've tracked down some pretty great music to share with you in the next week or so.

The Decemberists To Appear On “The Simpsons”

Wed, August 29 2012 4:08pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Joining the ranks of George Harrison, The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The White Stripes, U2, and a select number of yellow-ized musical artists, The Decemberists have revealed that they will guest as themselves during the new fall season of The Simpsons.

This Is What the Decemberists Look Like on "The Simpsons"

Tue, August 28 2012 8:33pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Looks like the Decemberists will join Tom Waits as guests on an upcoming episode of "The Simpsons".

The Decemberists to appear on The Simpsons

Tue, August 28 2012 8:29pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Decemberists –easily the favorite band of Martin Prince – literally look like they will guest on a future episode of The Simpsons.

The Decemberists: We All Raise Our Voices To The Air, CD review

Thu, April 12 2012 9:09am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Sara Watkins joins on fiddle, guitar and vocals for an eclectic mix of songs.

Album Stream: The Chieftains – Voice Of Ages (ft. Bon Iver, The Decemberists, The Low Anthem)

Wed, March 28 2012 2:10pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Fifty years is a pretty long time by anyone's measure.

Graded on a Curve: The Decemberists, We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11–08.11)

Tue, March 27 2012 12:53pm - Source: The Vinyl District

After returning to relatively humble ambitions with their last studio album, The Decemberists have went triple-live gonzo with We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11–08.11), and the results should easily meet their fans expectations.

New Reviews: The Decemberists Strip Down on Live Album

Tue, March 13 2012 10:43pm - Source: Rolling Stone

In this week's slate of Rolling Stone reviews, Jon Dolan ponders how the Decemberists' new double live album, which features a 16-minute folk- rock opus, a yodeling drummer and nautical themed audience participation, is somehow relatively "stripped-down" for the "overweeningly theatrical" band.

The Decemberists: We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 4.11-8.11)

Mon, March 12 2012 5:19am - Source: Pitchfork Media

For several years now, I've been trying to write off the Decemberists.

The Decemberists

Fri, March 09 2012 8:07am - Source: The Music Mix

They must both convey the excitement and spontaneity of the concert yet at the same time be close enough to the recorded material to please the listener at home (usually the ones who didn't fork out for a ticket.)

Exclusive Stream: The Decemberists' Career-Spanning Live Album

Mon, March 05 2012 5:21pm - Source: Rolling Stone

We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11-08.11) , the Decemberists ' first full-length concert album, was recorded over the course of 12 nights on the band's tour in support of The King Is Dead last year.

CUFF THE DUKE – MORNING COMES

Fri, March 02 2012 8:58pm - Source: Nine Bullets

A little to indy rock to really hang out in the ninebullets.net wheelhouse but way too catchy for me to stop listening to.

'Hunger Games' Soundtrack Listing Revealed; Listen to The Decemberists Song

Mon, February 13 2012 9:52pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Not that you needed more reasons to get excited for "The Hunger Games," but the full track-list for the companion album to your future favorite movie has been released -- and it's filled with artists that would even make President Snow smile.

The Decemberists Join the Chieftains on Bob Dylan’s “When the Ship Comes In”

Wed, February 08 2012 2:19pm - Source: Cover Me

Celebrating their 50th anniversary The Chieftains will mark the occasion with the release of Voice of Ages on February 21.

The Decemberists: Heroes of recent wars

Sat, February 04 2012 12:17pm - Source: No Rock and Roll Fun

The Decemberists & The Chieftains – “When The Ship Comes In” (Bob Dylan Cover)

Fri, February 03 2012 10:07pm - Source: Stereogum

In November, long-standing Irish folk legends the Chieftains announced that they were recording with Bon Iver, the Decemberists, Pistol Annies and more for their new LP, Voice Of Ages.

The Decemberists Pull Support From Komen, Raise Funds for Planned Parenthood

Fri, February 03 2012 4:08pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The Decemberists began selling "Team Jenny" T-shirts to raise money for Komen after the band's keyboardist, Jenny Conlee, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2011.

Decemberists Withdraw Support of Susan G. Komen Foundation

Thu, February 02 2012 11:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The Decemberists have withdrawn their fundraising support for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation after the organization's decision to stop providing funding for Planned Parenthood.

The Decemberists plan live album

Fri, January 13 2012 8:43am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Their first live album, The Decemberists ' We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11-08.11) will be available as a double CD and a 3xLP vinyl package via Capitol Records on 13 March.

The Decemberists to Release Career-Spanning Live Album

Thu, January 12 2012 5:18pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Some selections on the live album were recorded at famous venues including the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Stubb's BBQ in Austin, and the McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater in the band's hometown of Portland, Oregon.

Top 50 Songs of 2011 :: Number One : The Decemberists - "Why We Fight"

Thu, December 29 2011 9:17pm - Source: 32feet/second

All six studio albums by The Decemberists ' were released during American involvement in Afghanistan.

Arcade Fire Duo, Taylor Swift & The Decemberists Record New Songs For 'The Hunger Games' Soundtrack

Tue, December 27 2011 5:02pm - Source: The Playlist

It's almost like the " Twilight " music syndrome all over again on the surface.

An Alt. Christmas 17: The Decemberists

Sat, December 17 2011 10:16am - Source: Eaten By Monsters

There are few things on this earth worse than John Denver, and while this song of his verges on being an out-and-out comedy number (with a markedly unfunny subject matter) the Decemberists ' usual textural panache lifts their version far above its humble origins.

‘Team Jenny’ affiliated with The Decemberists has a great gift idea

Wed, December 07 2011 5:18pm - Source: BRING ME UP

And what better way to chime in the final month of the year then with this brand new t-shirt, designed by The Decemberists, which is raising money to help save the lives of people with breast cancer.

Bon Iver, The Decemberists Record With The Chieftains

Tue, November 22 2011 5:51pm - Source: Stereogum

I don't care if your name is Seamus O'Hoolihan and you just ate a whole uncooked potato for breakfast; Justin Vernon and Colin Meloy can now effectively brag about being more Irish than you.

The Decemberists cover R.E.M.

Sun, November 13 2011 3:01pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang I opened the year with a Decemberists covering R.E.M. post, and oh what an 11 months it's been for both bands since then.

Recommended New Release: The Decemberists – Long Live the King

Thu, November 03 2011 7:20am - Source: The Wheel's Still In Spin

Long Live the King is an EP of 6 outtakes from their last full-length album ( The King is Dead ).

The Decemberists – The King Is Dead EP (2011)

Wed, November 02 2011 12:46pm - Source: Something Else!

With The King Is Dead EP, The Decemberists add themselves to the small roster of bands who refused to "deluxify" their just-released albums in order to cash in on extra sales , counting instead on the strength of that previous album to drive listeners to pick up copies of the EP.