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Request A ShowMike Mills of R.E.M. was featured on The Decemberists' new album, which Colin Meloy described as a significant inspiration.
Tucker Martine produced The Decemberists' album "The Hazards of Love" and was involved in their major label debut "The Crane Wife."
Chris Walla, from Death Cab for Cutie, co-produced The Decemberists' album "Picaresque" and was slated to produce "The Crane Wife."
The Decemberists signed with Capitol Records after their early releases, making their major label debut with "The Crane Wife."
The Decemberists released their first full record, "Castaways and Cutouts," on Hush Records.
After releasing "Castaways and Cutouts" on Hush Records, the group moved to the Kill Rock Stars recording label, with whom they released "Her Majesty the Decemberists" and "Picaresque."
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Mike Mills of R.E.M. is featured on The Decemberists' new album, contributing to their music.
Lee Kruger provided assistance to The Decemberists after a theft of their equipment, alongside other musicians and brands.
The Shins offered support to The Decemberists following the theft of their equipment in 2005.
The Dandy Warhols were among the musicians who assisted The Decemberists after their equipment trailer was stolen.
C.F. Martin & Company provided The Decemberists with 6- and 12-string guitars on permanent loan after their instruments were stolen.
The Decemberists collaborated with English folk artist Olivia Chaney for the album "The Queen of Hearts," released under the name Offa Rex on Nonesuch Records.
Nonesuch Records released the collaborative album "The Queen of Hearts" by Offa Rex, a project by The Decemberists and Olivia Chaney.
The Decemberists contributed "Ben Franklin's Song," with lyrics by "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, to his monthly "Hamildrops" series.
John Congleton produced The Decemberists' album "I'll Be Your Girl."
The Decemberists released their 2024 album "As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again" on their own label, YABB Records.
The Decemberists contributed the song "Sleepless" to the AIDS benefit album "Dark Was the Night," produced by the Red Hot Organization.
The Decemberists designed a 'Team Jenny' charity T-shirt for the Yellow Bird Project to raise money for Planned Parenthood, in support of Jenny Conlee's breast cancer recovery.
The Decemberists collaborated with the Yellow Bird Project to create a 'Team Jenny' charity T-shirt, raising funds for Planned Parenthood.
The Decemberists formed in Portland, Oregon, in 2000, when frontman Colin Meloy moved to the city after leaving his previous band, Tarkio. He quickly connected with Nate Query, who introduced him to Jenny Conlee. Meloy later met Chris Funk, who initially played pedal steel on the band’s first two releases before officially joining. The band’s early career saw them self-release their debut extended play, “5 Songs,” in 2001, recorded with funds raised from a prior performance. Following this, they released their first full-length album, “Castaways and Cutouts,” on Hush Records before moving to Kill Rock Stars. Under Kill Rock Stars, they released “Her Majesty the Decemberists” in 2003 and “Picaresque” in 2005. During this period, the band also saw a change in drummers, with Ezra Holbrook being replaced by Rachel Blumberg, and subsequently by John Moen.
In 2005, The Decemberists signed with Capitol Records, marking a significant step in their career. Their major label debut, “The Crane Wife,” released on October 3, 2006, garnered critical acclaim and was named NPR listeners’ favorite album of the year. The band actively engaged with their growing fanbase, notably launching a music video contest for “O Valencia!” and participating in a playful feud with Stephen Colbert, which culminated in a televised guitar solo competition. A highlight of this era was their 2007 orchestral tour, performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl and other major orchestras. In 2011, their track “Down by the Water” from the album “The King Is Dead” received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song, and the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, showcasing their expanding influence.
Following a temporary hiatus, The Decemberists returned in 2014, signaling their comeback with headlining shows and an appearance on “Parks and Recreation.” Their seventh studio album, “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World,” released in 2015, cemented their return, with January 20th being officially declared “Decemberists Day” in Portland. The band continued to explore creative collaborations, including the 2017 folk album “The Queen of Hearts” with Olivia Chaney under the name Offa Rex, and contributing “Ben Franklin’s Song” with lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda for “Hamildrops.” Their most recent work includes the 2018 album “I’ll Be Your Girl” and the 2024 double album “As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again,” released on their own new label, YABB Records, demonstrating their continued artistic independence and evolution.
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