First and foremost in Decemberists news, you'll be pleased to know that they've recorded a tidy heap of material which they're releasing as 12" vinyl and digital singles over the course of three months. This 'singles series' is aptly titled Always the Bridesmaid and will prominently feature songs that the Decemberists really loved but presciently felt they would not fit on the band's forthcoming LP.

You can pre-order the 12" version of the singles on colored vinyl EXCLUSIVELY through the Decemberists Shop NOW. And this mysterious LP which proved an inhospitable home to these little pop gems? The band is currently hard at work in the studio trying to tame its mangy throw. It's a tough bit of leather. . .a little mossy, a little evil.

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