As an immigrant from Wales who has lived in New York City for seven years, the quote struck Bright Light Bright Light as both funny and true, as it echoes his own feelings about “how appropriate it is ...

With enthusiasm and vivacity, Amed Galo Lopez melds lyrical honesty and melodic exuberance. Lopez, an alumnus and doctoral student in the history department, said he seeks to kindle joy among his ...

Bright Eyes have shared a new song. The ska-inflected “1st World Blues” arrives with a Jared Sherbert–directed video that stars Conor Oberst alongside members of So So Glos and pro skater Nelly ...

Bright Eyes and Cursive have joined forces to release a mashup of two early-aughts songs from their respective catalogs. “Recluse I Don’t Have to Love” merges “The Recluse,” from Cursive’s 2003 album, ...

It may be a pretty dreary moment in time for most folks, but we can take delight in this piece of good news: Bright Eyes are back—and they’re releasing a new album this year, “no matter what.” The ...

Bright Eyes have shared their latest new song. Following “Persona Non Grata” and “Forced Convalescence,” “One and Done” arrives today. Listen to it below. The song features Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea ...

Bright Eyes recently posted an Instagram of the McDonald’s “ska is back” sign that went kinda viral a few years ago, with the caption “Coming soon…” And if you were wondering why they did that, it’s ...

Bright Eyes have released the second song from their forthcoming ninth studio album. “Forced Convalescence” features a suspiciously funk-leaning bassline, which, according to a press release, comes ...

Christian Holub is a writer covering comics and other geeky pop culture. He's still mad about 'Firefly' getting canceled. "Miracle of Life" is available exclusively through Bandcamp for a $1 download, ...

Shot in luminous black-and-white, director Pat Collins’ portrait of the celebrated folk singer Joe Heaney is an immersion in gorgeous gloom. It’s also a chance to hear the Irish language, mainly in ...