Thanks to the nephew mentioned in “No Lies, Just Love,” Bright Eyes have confirmed they have a new album coming in fall 2024.
On Tuesday (June 18th), the band shared an Instagram video of him saying, “Yeah, we’re taking over. New Bright Eyes album this summer, by the way.” The clip continues with the following text: “Actually, nephew Sam, it’s out this fall.”
So, shout out to Conor Oberst’s nephew for prompting the band to reveal the news. The album confirmation comes after Bright Eyes recently posted studio photos on their Instagram.
Bright Eyes’ last album of original material was 2020’s Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, but in 2022, they released a series of EPs featuring re-recordings of some of their earliest songs. Later this year, Bright Eyes will make appearances at Riot Fest and Best Friends Festival.
As for Conor Oberst himself, he reunited with Phoebe Bridgers at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles earlier this year and also played a series of “Conor Oberst and Friends” residency shows in Los Angeles and New York City — where the video was likely taken.