A year in music without Conor Oberst is an empty one. Luckily for us 2015 welcomed the great American songwriter back with a new release. Fans of his distinctive brand of folk may be surprised to find him rocking out with a heavier sound as part of his band Desaparecidos.
While more suited to Reading & Leeds than Latitude, you can still recognise Oberst's trademark melodies and thought provoking lyrics making their mark under the punky post-hardcore sound usually found on the likes of Kerrang.
If you stripped away the heavy guitars and electronics, there's an excellent Bright Eyes album waiting to be found. But for those who love their music a little bit heavier and louder, the album 'Payola' offers something more intelligent than your usual band - see Anonymous and Slacktivist if you don't have time to play the full album.
While it may not be my favourite ever Conor Oberst project, it's an enjoyable record with enough highlights to keep you entertained. So, while we wait in hope for a future Bright Eyes album, my favourite song from the album and gift to you on the 15th day of this advent of indie music is Desaparecidos - The Left Is Right. Happy listening!
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