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The Decemberists are currently in the studio recording new material. They will be releasing a bunch of singles this fall on 12″ vinyl and digital singles. They will be performing one of the singles “Valerie Plame” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien November 3rd.

From The Decemberists:

First and foremost, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve recorded a tidy heap of material which we’re releasing as 12″ vinyl and digital singles over the course of three Autumnal months. This ‘singles series’ is aptly titled “Always the Bridesmaid” and will prominently feature songs that the Decemberists really loved but presciently felt they would not fit on the band’s forthcoming LP.

The first volume will hit fine indie record stores everywhere on October 14th, and will be comprised of “Valerie Plame,” and “O New England” on the A and B side, respectively.

The second volume, “Days of Elaine” b/w “Days of Elaine (Long)” and “I’m Sticking With You,” will be released on November 4th. In celebration of both Volume 2’s release and the promise of a shiny new administration, the Decemberists will be performing “Valerie Plame” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien on the 3rd of November.

The third and final volume, “Record Year for Rainfall,” b/w “Raincoat Song,” will be released on December 2nd.

Always the Bridesmaid: A Singles Series will be available on high-grade 12″ vinyl and digital format in the US and 7″ vinyl and digital in the UK. The lovely folks at Rough Trade will be overseeing the UK release of the series, Capitol Records will oversee the US digital release and the band’s new imprint, Y.A.B.B. Records (in association with Jealous Butcher) will release the 12″ vinyl version. The digital release will likely be available world-wide.

More info can be found www.decemberists.comhere.