Colin Meloy says that the idea for his new song came while watching a documentary on Slint's 1991 album Spiderland. Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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The Queen Of Hearts is the new project by Olivia Chaney and The Decemberists. They're known as Offa Rex Courtesy of the Artist hide caption
British folk singer Shirley Collins has returned to singing after what she calls her "wilderness years." Eva Vermandel/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
After 38 Years Of Silence, A Legend Of Folk Music Sings
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Colin Meloy performs at the 2013 Newport Folk Festival. Meaganc Beauchemin for NPR hide caption
Colin Meloy, Live In Concert
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Colin Meloy and David Dye in Portland. Bob Giardini/Courtesy of Bob G Media hide caption
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The Decemberists' Colin Meloy recently stopped by the WFUV studio in New York City to play songs from the band's new album, The King Is Dead. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Spotlight: Colin Meloy Performs 'Down By The Water'
Before illustrating the new Wildwood books with Colin Meloy, artist Carson Ellis created images for several Decemberists album covers, including The Crane Wife. Carson Ellis/Courtesy the Artist hide caption