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The All Songs Considered Journey To The North Pole

December 23, 2020 • Kacey Musgraves, Conor Oberst and more special guests join All Songs hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton on a steam engine to the North Pole.

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Bright Eyes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

September 28, 2020 • Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott perform songs from their latest album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, for our quarantine series.

Bright Eyes Joined NPR Music's Listening Party For 'Down In The Weeds...'

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Bright Eyes Joined NPR Music's Listening Party For 'Down In The Weeds...'

August 18, 2020 • NPR Music will hosted an online listening party for Bright Eyes' new album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, featuring a live conversation with the band.

Bright Eyes' 9-Year Hiatus Ends With 'Persona Non Grata'

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Bright Eyes' 9-Year Hiatus Ends With 'Persona Non Grata'

March 24, 2020 • Plans for a world tour are on hold, but the band insists that a new album is coming this year — no matter what. In the meantime, hear its first new song since 2011.

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The Love Song I Wish I'd Written

February 12, 2020 • As we barrel toward Valentine's Day, M. Ward, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius, Raveena and more musicians share the love songs they wish they'd written.

The Love Song I Wish I'd Written

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Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2019

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Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2019

December 11, 2019 • The Black Keys, Sturgill Simpson and Mavis Staples all landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.

Better Oblivion Community Center, A Project Built On Mutual Fandom

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Better Oblivion Community Center, A Project Built On Mutual Fandom

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May 2, 2019 • What could be better than a new project built on the friendship of two World Cafe favorites, Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst?

Better Oblivion Community Center On World Cafe

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Better Oblivion Community Center: Tiny Desk Concert

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Better Oblivion Community Center: Tiny Desk Concert

April 24, 2019 • Tiny Desk alums Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers surprised us all with their stunning collaboration this year as Better Oblivion Community Center. Together they radiate joy at the desk.

Poolside Yuletide: 51 Songs To Paint Your Holidays Pink

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Poolside Yuletide: 51 Songs To Paint Your Holidays Pink

December 18, 2018 • Soundtrack your holiday spirit with a glass of rosé and our playlist featuring Bruce Springsteen's good cheer, Bright Eyes' Christmas blues, Big Freedia's twerkin' reindeer and more.

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The All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza

November 20, 2017 • Kacey Musgraves, Conor Oberst and more special guests join All Songs hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton on a steam engine to the north pole.

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Review: Conor Oberst, 'Salutations'

March 9, 2017 • Last fall, Oberst released a raw solo album called Ruminations. Now, its songs are more fleshed out, completed with a full band and released as a new work, complete with seven new tracks.

Conor Oberst Announces A New Album — Yes, Another One

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Conor Oberst Announces A New Album — Yes, Another One

January 18, 2017 • That didn't take long. Five months after Ruminations, the Bright Eyes singer will return with a companion piece called Salutations: a full-band version of the album, plus seven extra songs.

Watch Conor Oberst Play His New Record Live In New York City

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Watch Conor Oberst Play His New Record Live In New York City

October 27, 2016 • At Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, Conor Oberst delivered a powerfully spare set of new songs from his new album, Ruminations.

Watch Conor Oberst Play Three Beautiful Songs From His New Album

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Watch Conor Oberst Play Three Beautiful Songs From His New Album

October 19, 2016 • With just piano, acoustic guitar and harmonica, watch Conor Oberst perform "Tachycardia," "Gossamer Thin" and "A Little Uncanny" in NYC.

EL VY's Song Against Trump, New Conor Oberst, Kristin Hersh, More

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EL VY's Song Against Trump, New Conor Oberst, Kristin Hersh, More

October 18, 2016 • This week's show features an anti-Trump song from El Vy, new music from Conor Oberst, Kristin Hersh, and many more.

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First Listen

Review: Conor Oberst, 'Ruminations'

September 29, 2016 • Oberst's distinctive warble is set against a spare patchwork of acoustic guitar, piano and the occasional harmonica, drawing most of the attention to his dark, personal words.

First Listen Live: Come See Conor Oberst Premiere 'Ruminations'

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First Listen Live: Come See Conor Oberst Premiere 'Ruminations'

September 27, 2016 • Conor Oberst, the lead singer of Bright Eyes, will premiere his new solo album, Ruminations, live in New York. You can join us for the show — in person or online — Oct. 14.

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Conor Oberst, 'Artifact #1' (Live)

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August 21, 2015 • Watch Oberst perform "Artifact #1," from his latest solo album, alongside Southern-rock sister duo Larkin Poe.

All Songs At 15: What Our First Webcast Got Right

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All Songs At 15: What Our First Webcast Got Right

July 2, 2015 • For Throwback Thursday this week, we look back at the show Robin Hilton called a "near disaster" and Bob Boilen remembers as an all-time favorite.

Hear Bright Eyes In Concert

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October 27, 2014 • The Bright Eyes singer performs live in the studio with fellow singer-songwriter Jonathan Wilson.

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Conor Oberst, Live In Concert

July 29, 2014 • The Bright Eyes singer has learned to channel his youthful intensity into real showmanship. Conor Oberst performed at the 2014 Newport Folk Festival on Sunday, July 27.

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Conor Oberst: Tiny Desk Concert

June 23, 2014 • The Bright Eyes singer performs songs from Upside Down Mountain with help from members of Dawes, recorded live on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the NPR Music offices.

Conor Oberst: Tiny Desk Concert

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