Conor Oberst reveals Mexican influence

August 4th, 2008 by Crossfire

Conor Oberst has let loose some information about his upcoming solo album.

He explains that he didn’t want to release the album under the Bright Eyes pseudonym because he didn’t work on it with Mike Mogis. He also noted the significant influences he had while recording the album in Mexico.

He will be touring the UK this month with The Mystic Valley Band at these venues.

August 23rd – Birmingham Academy 2
August 24th – Reading Festival
August 26th – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
August 27th – London Electric Ballroom
August 28th – Manchester Academy 2
August 30th – Belfast Spring And Airbrake