Tweedy on Colbert

Say what you will about Jeff Tweedy, but you have to appreciate his taste in backup singers, especially when he brings Lucius on stage with him like he did on The Colbert Report last night.

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More Low (Though Not Lower)

Oh. look.  Minneapolis Mormons Low have released Just Make It Stop, the first single from their forthcoming album, the Jeff Tweedy-produced The Invisible Way.  The song is reportedly but one of five songs with lead vocals by Mimi.

Low are touring in support of the album, but are not coming anywhere even near the American South.  However, they will be playing Portland's Mississippi Studios on Friday, April 5.

Christmas Music

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon, as performed by The Polyphonic Spree.

Meanwhile, with their 20th anniversary fast approaching, Minnesota's Low, quite possibly the most awesome Mormons in the world and the performers of my favorite Christmas song, are set to release their new album The Invisible Way on March 19.  The album was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and recorded at Wilco’s Chicago studio, the Loft. 

Low at Bumbershoot, September 2012, Seattle

Low has also released a free EP titled Plays Nice Places, recorded while touring with Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard.  I'm not sure for how long this widget will work but you can download Plays Nice Places below (feliz navidad, y'all!) as well as check out a trailer for the Tweedy-produced The Invisible Way.

Finally, Seattle's Damien Jurado passed through Atlanta earlier this year and told the audience during a triumphant show that his days of being a gloomy singer-songwriter were over, and that from now on, he will be all about joy and happiness.  Well, he's issued a Christmas song about being old and lonely and dying on Christmas day, so it looks like that's it for the earlier vow.  It's really a lovely piece of music, though, with great use of strings.