Bright Eyes Meets Cursive: ‘Hermit I Don’t Need to Love’ Mash-Up

New Single Release

Bright Eyes and Italics have come together for their latest single titled “Hermit That I Do Not Need to Love.” Check it out below.

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Upcoming Tour and Album Details

A long-standing friendship and collaboration among artists from Omaha, Nebraska, are set to hit the road together in the USA this April, with Bright Eyes headlining a tour in support of their 2024 album “Five Dice, All Threes.”

“The Hermit That I Do Not Need to Love” is a fusion of Conor Oberst and KOA, combining elements from their 2002 indie classic “I Should Not Love” and tracks from their 2003 album “Ugly Organ.”

All proceeds from the new release will support the Poison Oak Project, a non-profit organization started by Bright Eyes focused on funding initiatives for LGBTQ+ individuals, with particular attention to the trans community. Learn more here.

Listen to the new track here:

The artists have explored the possibility of a mash-up since the original songs were penned when Matt Maginna’s spouse Carly became friends with Oberst, suggesting that these two tracks share lyrical and musical similarities.

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Tour Information

Bright Eyes’ North American tour is ongoing—details are available in the post above. Italics will open for them from April 3 to April 27.

In June and July, Bright Eyes will perform in the UK and Europe, starting at Rock City in Nottingham on June 16. The tour will conclude with two festival performances—one at Mad Cool in Madrid on July 10 and another at Nos Alive in Lisbon. Find the remaining tickets here.

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“Five Dice, All Threes” was released last year, garnering critical acclaim and showcasing Oberst and his band collaborating with various artists, including Cat Power, Matt Berninger from The National, and So to Glos’ Alex Ornsge.

In an interview with NME, Oberst reflected on the project, stating: “This time I hope the songs resonate and hold equal value of meaning, but in terms of sound and approach, it’s a bit lighter.”

“The word ‘fun’ is rarely associated with my band, but perhaps this record is a bit more fun,” he added. “When we last toured, we had 14 pieces with strings and horns. This record will feature just guitars—rock and roll.”