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Portland, Oregon, residents are currently celebrating Decemberists Day in honor of the band and their new release, 'What a Terrible World, What a Wonderful World.' Mayor Charlie Hales dedicated today (Jan. 20) to the indie rockers and praised them for making their hometown proud. The band will perform at the proclamation ceremony later today. -
The Decemberists Stream 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World' Ahead of Release Date, Release "A Beginning Song" Lyric Video
What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, indeed. And now The Decemberists's new record is finally here. Ahead of the "Make You Better" band's release date for its seventh studio album, today (Jan. 13), What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World is available to stream in full via iTunes Radio. And that's not the only Decemberists news fans get today - there's also a new lyric video for "A Beginning Song." -
Music Times Best Music Videos of 2014: Sia, Beyoncé, Iggy Azalea & More
There's no use denying it: a good music video can very well lead to a major hit single. This year was a prime example of that, with viral clips from the likes of Iggy Azalea, Sia and Nicki Minaj launching the musicians to unprecedented levels of success. -
The Decemberists Share 'The Wrong Year' from 'What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World' [LISTEN]
In advance of their seventh album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World," The Decemberists have shared another new track. "The Wrong Year" is the third single from the upcoming album, due out Jan. 20, following "Make You Better" and "Lake Song."Colin Meloy penned a tune for all those heartbroken romantics who know all too well about loving someone who does not feel the same way."And she wants you / But you won't do / And it won't leave you alone / And the rain falls / On the wrong year / And it won't leave you alone," he sings over John Moen's syncopation.Take a listen to the tune below, via "Consequence of Sound." -
The NCAA Playoffs, As Decided by Every School's Music Alumni: Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State Face Off
We at Music Times have, at best, a tenuous connection with college athletics. We write about music. At the same time, nothing is trending like the first ever NCAA College Football Playoff. The University of Alabama and University of Oregon held tight to their top spots in the bracket of four, Florida State slid up one spot after a close game with Georgia Tech and Ohio State jumped into the last available spot with a crushing victory over Wisconsin. The best thing we can do, lacking the athletic know-how, is check out how this would turn out based on famous musical alumni from each school. Check it out. -
The Decemberists "Make You Better" Music Video Taps Nick Offerman as German Talk Show Host in Hilarious New Clip [WATCH]
If you're having a slow Monday before the big Thanksgiving holiday like the rest of us, worry not. The Decemberists are here to "Make You Better." With the help of Parks & Recreation funnyman Nick Offerman, "Colon Meloy," "Chris Funky" and company appeared on the faux-German low budget talk show "The Old Blue Palace Rock Show" for the lead What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World clip. -
The Decemberists Tour 2015: "Make You Better" Band Announces North American Live Shows in Support of 'What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World'
The Decemberists are taking their new album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World on the road in 2015. Today (Nov. 17), the "Make You Better" band announced that it will launch its first North American tour in three years beginning in March. -
The Decemberists Release "Make You Better" & 'What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World' Tracklist Revealed
It may be time to arm yourself with some bayonets, The Decemberists are back. Today (Nov. 3), the folk rock outlet came out with the full studio version of a new song, "Make You Better," and has fleshed out the details its forthcoming album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World. -
The Decemberists' New Single "Make You Better" Gets One-Minute Trailer Ahead of 'What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World' [WATCH]
Last week , The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy busked by a Williamsburg subway station in order to announce the band's first new album in nearly four years, What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World. Now, those who were unable to catch Meloy in Brooklyn can now hear a first taste of the studio version of the album's lead single "Make You Better." -
Watch: The Decemberists' Colin Meloy Busks on Williamsburg Sidewalk, Announces New Album for 2015 [EXCLUSIVE PHOTO/VIDEO]
The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy doesn't have to busk on the streets of Brooklyn to make a few bucks, but it does help him announce a new album. Today (Oct. 24), Meloy surprised city-dwelling Decemberists fans and those who just happened to get off the Bedford Ave. subway stop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, by debuting three new songs and announcing a new album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World for Jan. 20, 2015. -
9 Album Titles That Reference Other Albums: Lily Allen, The Decemberists, And More
If you want your album title to catch someone's attention, one surefire technique you can try is referencing the title of a classic album, which might trick people into thinking your album is just as good. Here are nine album titles that are references to other albums. -
The Decemberists Debut Two New Songs at Boston Calling, Fueling Rumors of a New Album for 2014
It's been a minute since The Decemberists performed live, but over the weekend, the literary rockers came together once again for a gig at the Boston Calling Festival. Among a set of old standards, Colin Meloy and co. gave two new songs a debut, gearing up rumors that new album is on its way.
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