Angels on a Mission

"...show previously malnourished children with bleeding gums and dull eyes replaced by giggling kids with gleaming teeth, bright eyes,..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Dan Selinger

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...of Depeche Mode and OMD. Last year's We Are Eyes We Are Builders is a first-rate revisitation of a..."

March 7, 2003 Music Feature

A Different Kind of Player

As far as nightclub concepts go, LAN parties aren't exactly thought of as pickup hotspots. Well, think again.

"..."C'mon in," invites the clean-cut guy with the bright eyes and neatly trimmed Vandyke. "Take a look around."..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Off The Bookshelf

Eyes Wide Open:

"...something few screenwriters get: the last word. Raphael co-wrote Eyes Wide Shut with Kubrick from Arthur Schnitzler's 1926 Traumnovelle...."

July 16, 1999 Books Review

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...BRIGHT EYES: The precocious Omaha, Nebraska teenager Conor Oberst gathered..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

"...Eno's production credits include bands like !!!, Future Islands, Bright Eyes, and Har Mar Superstar, along with Austin acts..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

"Welcome Home" to the Kerrville Folk Festival

Five neighborly artists to see onstage at Quiet Valley Ranch

"...Tyler Jordan's frank wordsmithing also carried recent dates with Bright Eyes.  – Rachel Rascoe..."

May 26, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Short & Sweet: “The Cheap Seats”

Docudrama finds spirited stories in the psychic capital of Florida

"...Cassadaga on one of those trips (inspired by the Bright Eyes record) and quickly became obsessed. Not only does..."

July 18, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

Artist Calder Kamin Envisions "A World Without Waste"

With animals crafted from plastic bags, the Austin native turns our eyes to nature

"...a Superartificial wilderness installed on the gallery floor. Her bright menagerie of colorful creatures have similarly sing-song titles: Marigold..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"..."Cigarettes & Sunburn," which moans out a melody like Bright Eyes' "Lua" slowed down to the lingering memory of..."

April 30, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Sees Its First Hemp Harvest in 80 Years

Entrepreneurial farmers navigate state regulations and unsteady market, but still sees a bright future

"...If you believed your nose and eyes, you might think you're on a marijuana farm, but..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Filigree Theatre's The Turn of the Screw

The carefully crafted atmosphere in this ghost story from Filigree Theatre may have you wondering if unseen spirits are lurking in the dark

"...a governess. Then, Fricke-Fox beams, her cheery smile and bright eyes trying to mask her nerves over the position..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Review by Robert Faires

My Obsession: Therapy With Nineties Supermodels

Escape via the long gay tradition of diva worship

"...was Linda, arm sheathed in jet-beaded Donna Karan arabesque, bright eyes trained on the camera, inviting the reader to..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Screens Column by Brandon Watson

Playback: ACL Fest Part II

ACL Fest isn't a pair of weekend-long sit-ins, it's one two-week-long campaign

"...notable Weekend Two exclusives included smooth rapper/singer/drummer Anderson Paak, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst, and budding R&B pop star..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...out with ...Trail of Dead's Jason Reese and Autry Fulbright at Barracuda for the triumphant record release show by..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Afternoon ACL Acts Worth Waking Up For

Get the most out of your pass with these nine artists

"...Those bright eyes and bushy tails might be dragging a bit,..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

Fables of the Reconstruction Part II

Todos Santos, Mexico, rebuilds as its music fest grows

"...Session Band.” Digging deep by request, Oberst pulled from Bright Eyes’ catalog with a quivering “Going for the Gold.”..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Ready for some holiday LPs?

"...Bright Eyes, A Christmas Album..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Get to the Bottom of 'Top of the Lake'

New miniseries premieres on the Sundance Channel Monday

"...the new project from director Jane Campion (The Piano, Bright Star), premieres tomorrow on the Sundance Channel. It's a..."

March 17, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

35 Denton (Fifth Annual)

Little D’s music festival remains fun and a bit funky

"...With South by Southwest in full swing, all eyes are on Austin. I saw a window of opportunity..."

March 12, 2013 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

Reckless & Romantic

Two bands joined at the lips – Sabrina Ellis

"...Yeah, I wanna get drunk/Fuck another eyesore/ Take it with my clothes on/Same as with the..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Cursive

"...Nebraska indie label Saddle Creek made its name behind Bright Eyes and Cursive, and the evolution of that angst..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Coolest Board in Town

Arlyn Studios just upped its ante

"...of a long shot." To the delight of Mr. Bright Eyes, a fan since the late Nineties when he..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Lollapalooza Part 2: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

Top 3 personal fest picks for Chicago this weekend

"...manages to do wonders with guitar chords in a Bright Eyes style. Devine’s prolific catalog means that every show..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

Up Too Early

Google Streetview fashion critique from Burnet Road

"...Ever open your eyes in the middle of your downward dog and realize..."

July 28, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Comic Book Snobbery

"...You know, the type who smokes clove cigarettes, has Bright Eyes albums, and thinks after reading Chaim Potok they..."

July 24, 2012 Postmarks

M. Ward

"...with guests from Sonic Youth and Dr. Dog to Bright Eyes, A Wasteland Companion coheres. While not as sunny..."

May 11, 2012 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Yellow Ostrich

"...Seattle indie Barsuk. Weaned on the heartsick vibrations of Bright Eyes and once-Barsukians Death Cab for Cutie, Yellow Ostrich..."

March 16, 2012 Music Review by Luke Winkie

Off the Record

The 2011 Austin City Limits Music Festival draws to a close, as does Emo's outside on Sixth Street

"...director Terrence Malick and Christian Bale filming stageside for Bright Eyes, among others...."

Sept. 23, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

ACL Aftershows

"...Bright Eyes, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Refried Ice Cream,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

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