The band revealed frontman Conor Oberst has a vocal condition that is "exacerbated by excessive singing, requiring both treatment and recuperation"
They told fans they were “heartbroken” by the decision
"The word ‘fun’ is very rarely used to describe my band, but maybe it is a bit more fun," Oberst tells NME, of their "rock'n'roll" new album featuring Cat Power and The National's Matt Berninger
The band have also announced a huge run of North American tour dates
The record features collaborations with Cat Power, The National's Matt Berninger and Alex Orange Drink
The pair performed three songs, including their original song 'My City', at a show of Oberst's in LA
The song was first released on Prine's 1973 album 'Sweet Revenge'
The Bright Eyes frontman's residencies will take over Los Angeles and New York City
From massive stadium tours to intimate shows, here’s NME’s roundup of concerts set to hit Australian shores throughout 2023
The bands will play a co-headline show together in Melbourne as part of The Eighty-Six, plus appearances at Adelaide festival Harvest Rock and headline dates