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About Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band formed in Omaha, Nebraska, by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst. The band includes Oberst, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, and arranger, composer, trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, along with a rotating group of collaborators primarily from Omaha's indie music scene. The band released albums through Saddle Creek Records from 1998 to 2011. In January 2020, Bright Eyes announced their return and signed with Dead Oceans. Their most recent album, Five Dice, All Threes, was released in September 2024.

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Nate WalcottMike MogisConor Oberst

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Albums

The Studio Albums 2000-2011

21st October 2016

Cassadaga

Cassadaga

7th April 2007

Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998–2005)

Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998–2005)

24th October 2006

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn

25th January 2005

A Christmas Album

A Christmas Album

1st December 2002

LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground

LIFTED or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground

12th August 2002

Oh Holy Fools - The Music Of Son, Ambulance And Bright Eyes

2001

Fevers and Mirrors

Fevers and Mirrors

23rd March 2000

EPs

Kids Table

Kids Table

26th September 2025

Noise Floor: A Companion

Noise Floor: A Companion

16th June 2023

Cassadaga: A Companion - EP

Cassadaga: A Companion - EP

16th June 2023

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn: A Companion - EP

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn: A Companion - EP

11th November 2022

LIFTED or the Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A Companion

LIFTED or the Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A Companion

11th November 2022

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning: A Companion - EP

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning: A Companion - EP

11th November 2022

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion - EP

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion - EP

27th May 2022

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion - EP

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion - EP

27th May 2022

Singles

Dyslexic Palindrome

Dyslexic Palindrome

27th August 2025

1st World Blues

1st World Blues

22nd July 2025

Christmas in Prison

Christmas in Prison

6th December 2023

Pan and Broom (Eve Maret Remix)

Pan and Broom (Eve Maret Remix)

21st August 2023

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning: A Companion

I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning: A Companion

11th November 2022

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn: A Companion

Digital Ash in a Digital Urn: A Companion

11th November 2022

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion

Fevers and Mirrors: A Companion

27th May 2022

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion

A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion

27th May 2022

Other

Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was

21st August 2020

Dark Light Daybreak

Dark Light Daybreak

Tracks by Bright Eyes

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1st World BluesKids Table

1st World BluesKids Table

A Celebration Upon CompletionA Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997

A Celebration Upon Completion

A Celebration Upon CompletionA Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion - EP

1st World BluesKids Table
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A Celebration Upon Completion
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A Celebration Upon CompletionA Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion - EP
A Celebration Upon CompletionA Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997
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A Celebration Upon Completion (Companion Version)A Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995-1997: A Companion - EP
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A Celebration Upon Completion (Companion Version)
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A Few Minutes On FridayA Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997
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A Few Minutes On Friday
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A Line Allows Progress, A Circle Does NotEvery Day And Every Night
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A Few Minutes On FridayA Collection of Songs Written and Recorded 1995–1997

A Few Minutes On FridayA Collection Of Songs Written And Recorded 1995-1997

A Few Minutes On Friday

A Line Allows Progress, A Circle Does NotEvery Day And Every Night

A Line Allows Progress, A Circle Does NotEvery Day and Every Night

A Line Allows Progress, A Circle Does NotEvery Day and Every Night

A Machine Spiritual (In the People's Key)The People’s Key

A Machine Spiritual (In The People's Key)The People's Key

A Machine Spiritual (In the People’s Key)The People’s Key

A Machine Spiritual (The People's Key) [Companion Version]The People’s Key: A Companion

A New ArrangementEvery Day And Every Night

A New ArrangementEvery Day and Every Night

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Let’s Not Shit Ourselves (To Love and to Be Loved)

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31 May 2026 • 6:43 pm

Bright Eyes are back with a homage to ska, new single '1st World Blues'

Bright Eyes are back with a homage to ska, new single '1st World Blues'

Bright Eyes release ska-inspired new single with star-studded music video featuring skaters and dogs in Brooklyn setting.

22 Jul 2025 • 3:47 pm

Bright Eyes have announced a summer UK and European tour

Bright Eyes have announced a summer UK and European tour

Bright Eyes announce extensive summer tour across UK and Europe, featuring rescheduled shows and festival dates from June to July.

21 Jan 2025 • 11:20 am

Bright Eyes have released a video for 'Rainbow Overpass', from their upcoming album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

Bright Eyes have released a video for 'Rainbow Overpass', from their upcoming album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

It follows the release of 'Bells & Whistles' in June.

19 Aug 2024 • 12:48 pm

Bright Eyes share new track 'Rainbow Overpass' from upcoming album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

Bright Eyes share new track 'Rainbow Overpass' from upcoming album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

It follows the release of 'Bells & Whistles' in June.

8 Aug 2024 • 7:57 am

Bright Eyes have announced a new album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

Bright Eyes have announced a new album 'Five Dice, All Threes'

Out September 20th via Dead Oceans, it features Cat Power, Matt Berninger, and Alex Orange Drink.

25 Jun 2024 • 3:58 pm

Bright Eyes enlist Phoebe Bridgers to cover Elliott Smith's 'St. Ides Heaven'

Bright Eyes enlist Phoebe Bridgers to cover Elliott Smith's 'St. Ides Heaven'

The track is taken from their 'Letting Off The Happiness: A Companion' EP.

22 Mar 2022 • 9:31 pm

Bright Eyes have covered Vic Chesnutt's 'Flirted With You All My Life'

Bright Eyes have covered Vic Chesnutt's 'Flirted With You All My Life'

It's from the band's 'Persona Non Grata' 7".

24 Feb 2021 • 5:07 pm

Bright Eyes have shared a brand new song, 'Miracle of Life'

All proceeds from sales, streaming and syncs to go to Planned Parenthood.

28 Oct 2020 • 8:35 pm

Bright Eyes have confirmed details of their new album, ‘Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was’

Bright Eyes have confirmed details of their new album, ‘Down In The Weeds, Where The World Once Was’

The long-awaited new album is out on August 21st, with new track ‘Mariana Trench’ also revealed

22 Jun 2020 • 2:45 pm

Bright Eyes have shared a dramatic third song from their upcoming album

Bright Eyes have shared a dramatic third song from their upcoming album

Give 'One And Done' a listen.

27 May 2020 • 10:43 am

Bright Eyes have released their second comeback single, 'Forced Convalescence'

Bright Eyes have released their second comeback single, 'Forced Convalescence'

The band are working towards a new album.

21 Apr 2020 • 3:37 pm

Bright Eyes have released their first new material since 2011, 'Persona Non Grata'

Bright Eyes have released their first new material since 2011, 'Persona Non Grata'

Currently, the band are touring the UK in September.

24 Mar 2020 • 5:31 pm

Bright Eyes have returned with a new label and live plans

Bright Eyes have returned with a new label and live plans

Conor Oberst and co. are back! Back!! Back!!!

21 Jan 2020 • 8:30 pm

Bright Eyes are back, and teasing something or other for 2020

Bright Eyes are back, and teasing something or other for 2020

#BrightEyes2020.

10 Jan 2020 • 12:58 pm

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Tours

Bright Eyestours & setlists

Every Bright Eyes tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

Asia Tour 2025
5 shows · 27 Nov – 7 Dec 2025
Too Precious For Words
7 shows · 26 Aug – 3 Sept 2025
Five Dice, All Threes
6 shows · 6 Jul – 12 Jul 2025

Music videos by Bright Eyes

Music videos

Bright Eyes — 1st World Blues

1st World Blues

Bright Eyes — Rainbow Overpass

Rainbow Overpass

Bright Eyes — Bells and Whistles

Bells and Whistles

Bright Eyes — Mariana Trench

Mariana Trench