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02/05/2016
Britta Plyler
photo by Moses Namkung

  • Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird will drop his latest album Are You Serious on April 1 (no it's not an April Fool's joke). A deluxe box set will also be available, the set includes 4 brand new tracks and a 64-page book with artwork for each song. Listen to the album's first single "Capsized" below. [Pitchfork]

  • Electronic music trio Moderat have shared an opulent, new track called "Reminder." They've got two releases coming up: the Reminder EP drops on February 19 and their thirds studio full-length III drops on April 1. [Stereogum]

  • Wilco were the musical guests on The Late Show with Steven Colbert last night. The band performed "Name Generator" from last year's Star Wars (the album not the movies). At the end of the show Jeff Tweedy stuck around to sing Colbert an adorable lullaby. Watch both performances below. [Pitchfork]

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