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As if performances from Jenny Lewis and Beck didn't inject enough indie rock into your nighttime schedule last night (July 28), The Late Show with David Letterman got a dose of Conor Oberst. With the backing of his tourmates/bandmates Dawes, the Bright Eyes frontman performed his Upside Down Mountain single "Hundreds Of Ways." -
Conor Oberst Accepts Rape Accuser's Apology In New Statement
As previously reported, the woman who accused Conor Oberst of rape admitted that she had been lying. Now, Oberst has responded to Joan Elizabeth Harris' (a.k.a. Joanie Faircloth) apology. -
Conor Oberst Rape Accuser Admits To Lying, Issues Public Apology
Back in February, Conor Oberst was accused of raping a 16-year-old girl back after a concert in 2003. He vehemently denied the claims and subsequently sued for $1.2 million for defamation. Now Joanie Faircloth (real name Joan Elizabeth Harris), the woman who accused Oberst of rape, has issued a public apology to the singer-songwriter, admitting the allegations were made up, Pitchfork reports. -
[UPDATE] Conor Oberst: Bright Eyes Singer NOT Dropped From Record Label Following Rape Allegation
In an earlier story, Music Times reported that Bright Eyes singer Conor Oberst had been dropped from his label Nonesuch following rape allegations - originally broke by TMZ. -
Conor Oberst: Bright Eyes Singer Loses $200K Record Deal Because Of Rape Allegation, Seeks $1.2M From Courts
Back in February of this year, TMZ reported that Bright Eyes’ own Conor Oberst was accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in 2003. The musician insisted – and continues to insist – he never did so and subsequently sued for $1.2 million for defamation. In recent news, Oberst is now asserting that the entire situation tanked his record deal, which was worth upwards of $200,000. Naturally, he wants his money even more now. -
My Morning Jacket’s Jim James Joins Conor Oberst and Dawes in Kentucky
Jim James joins Dawes and Conor Oberst onstage in Kentucky. Conor Oberst is currently on tour with Dawes, and together, the musicians made a pit stop in Lexington, Kentucky this past Saturday evening. -
Upcoming Country Music Events for the Week of May 5 to May 11, 2014
A snapshot of what's coming up in Country music next week... (Photo : Provided)A snapshot of what's coming up in Country music next week. . . -
5 Musicians Who Pointlessly Went Solo
There are plenty of good reasons for an artist to release a solo album. Maybe their band broke up, or maybe they want to write some songs in a different style. However, sometimes musicians go ahead and release solo music that could have been easily been released with their band. Here are five musicians who didn't need to go solo. -
MIXTAPE MONDAY: Check out new songs from Conor Oberst, Skinny Legs, The Antlers, Stagnant Pools and many more!
This past week was full of great new music being released and we have a handful of tracks to share with you. Check out new songs from Skinny Legs, Conor Oberst, First Aid Kit and many more! -
Conor Oberst files libel lawsuit against XOJane commenter
Conor Oberst is going to court. Yesterday (Feb. 19), the Bright Eyes/Desaparecidos frontman filed a libel lawsuit in the New York federal courts against an XOJane reader who said the singer-songwriter raped her in an anonymous comment on the story "I Dated a Famous Rock Star & All I Got Was Punched in the Face." -
Conor Oberst premieres new country song, announces new album and spring tour dates with Dawes [FULL SCHEDULE]
Seems like that country album that Bright Eyes and Desaparecidos frontman Conor Oberst is working on is well on its way. Today (Feb. 11), Oberst began streaming a new single "Hundreds Of Ways" on his official YouTube account and announced a 20-city tour for late spring alongside Americana rock act Dawes. -
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst denies sexual assault claim
On December 17th a post ran on xoJane.com entitled "I Dated a Famous Rockstar and All I Got Was Punched in the Face." Part of the "It Happened to Me" series, the anonymous writer has a detailed recount of her alleged relationship with Bright Eyes' front man Conor Oberst. The post has been reblogged on Tumblr and from there spread like wildfire, causing Oberst and his team to release a statement to AbsolutePunk.net.
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