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Bright Eyes' new Companions

Posted by Loren on May 10, 2023

Bright Eyes' new Companions
photo by Shawn Brackbill

Bright Eyes is rereleasing their entire catalog -- each of nine studio albums being partnered with a "companion" EP featuring new and reworked recordings. The releases have come in waves, with the third and final wave just announced:

Cassadaga: A Companion

The People’s Key: A Companion

Noise Floor (Rarities 1998-2005): A Companion

All three will release on June 16 via Dead Oceans.

The band begins a short tour tomorrow.

BRIGHT EYES ON TOUR

May 10 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater

May 11 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue *SOLD OUT*

May 12 - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed *SOLD OUT*

May 13 - Columbia, MO - Rose Park

May 14 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom*

May 15 - Little Rock, AK - The Hall

May 17 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater

May 18 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

May 21 - Guadalajara, MX - Corona Capital Guadalajara

*with Cursive

Bright Eyes' new Companions
photo by Shawn Brackbill

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