Bright Eyes "Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was" 2026-05-22 and occasional bursts of dance

and occasional bursts of dance rhythms (as on the single "Soon") buoying the live instruments' warp and drift

Responsible for bringing the genre back to Earth

who joined fellow singer/guitarist Greg Barnett

with 'What You Do to Me' and 'The Concept' also becoming top 20 hits on that chart

Bright Eyes "Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was" 2026-05-22 and occasional bursts of danceDown in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was is the 10th studio album by Bright Eyes, the Nebraska band of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott. The release marks the band's first project in nearly a decade, following The People's Key (2011). The album was recorded at ARC Studios in Omaha and Electro Vox and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles. It features musical contributions from drummer Jon Theodore and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. Includes