Conor Oberst’s Rape Accuser Lied “To Get Attention”
The woman who accused Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst of sexually assaulting her when she was 16 years old has offered a public apology for her claims, admitting she fabricated the entire story. In...
View ArticleGolden Plains 2015 Lineup
Everyone’s favourite Aunty Meredith has confirmed the acts that will take the stage at the ninth edition of the Golden Plains music festival, set to take over the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in...
View ArticleTwilight At Taronga 2015 Music Program Announced
Sydney’s annual Twilight At Taronga series will return this coming summer for its 20th anniversary edition and has today announced the eclectic musical program filled with artists who will take the...
View ArticleMelbourne Zoo 2015 Twilights Program Announced
Melbourne Zoo’s Twilights concert series returns in 2015, with a huge lineup of local and international artists. Led by Paul Kelly, James Reyne, Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning, Sarah Blasko, Dan...
View ArticleConor Oberst 2015 Australian Tour Announced
Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst will tour Australia’s east coast in February and March 2015, while in the country for Golden Plains festival and a series of zoo concerts in Sydney and Melbourne. Yes,...
View ArticleConor Oberst – Metro Theatre, Sydney 04/03/15
Conor Oberst will make you feel all the feels. His rambling melodies carry heartbreakingly raw real-life stories, traversing sweet nostalgia and ending up in some very dark, very lonely places....
View ArticleGolden Plains 2015 – Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre
Now in its ninth year, Golden Plains feels more ritual than festival. Arrange convoy, stock up on tinnies, argue about where to camp and then, finally, arrive to remember you forgot at least a few...
View ArticleConor Oberst Announces One-Off 2017 Aussie Show
American indie poet Conor Oberst is coming to Australia for a special one-night-only performance to kick off the New Year. The 21st Century bard will make his Sydney Opera House debut in an intimate...
View ArticleListen To Phoebe Bridgers Cover ‘First Day Of My Life’ By Bright Eyes
Phoebe Bridgers has covered her bandmate Conor Oberst for the second time, releasing a gorgeous cover of Bright Eyes‘ classic ‘First Day of My Life’ as part of Deezer’s Home Sessions series. The...
View ArticleBright Eyes Share Elliott Smith Cover Feat. Phoebe Bridgers
It’s no secret Phoebe Bridgers and Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst are Elliott Smith fans. They’ve now combined on a noisy cover of ‘St Ides Heaven’ from Smith’s 1995 self-titled release. Bright Eyes are...
View ArticleDesaparecidos “Postpone Australian Trip”, Cancel Soundwave 2014
Desaparecidos, the post-hardcore project of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, have pulled out of their spot on the Soundwave Festival 2014 tour, which kicks off later this week. Soundwave promoter AJ...
View ArticleConor Oberst Files Libel Suit Against Rape Accuser
Conor Oberst has filed a lawsuit against a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 16 and Oberst was in his 20s in the comments section of a blog. Oberst is claiming the comments...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Stream Conor Oberst’s New Album ‘Upside Down Mountain’
Bright Eyes‘ Conor Oberst is on the cusp of releasing his new solo album, Upside Down Mountain, which follows the prolific singer-songwriter’s signing to Nonesuch Records. And for fans champing at the...
View ArticleConor Oberst Hasn’t Been Dropped By His Label Despite Reports
Conor Oberst has denied claims that his record label, Nonesuch Records, dropped him following the allegations of rape brought against the songwriter. Earlier this year, a woman named Joanie Faircloth...
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Bright Eyes Review – Sad Songs Made Beautiful in Sydney
Bright Eyes | Credit: Jaime Nogales/Medios y Media/Getty Images Bright Eyes performed at the Enmore Theatre on Tuesday, 24th October. Joseph Earp reviews. For a generation of fans, the voice of Bright...
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