I can't believe it's been five years, but James Mercer is back and he and the band sound better than ever. The forthcoming album, Port of Morrow, will be out March 20th. Til then, "Simple Song," the first single from the record, will be on loop.
Pitchfork Classic just released a short documentary about the filming of The Soft Bulletin, an absolutly ageless modern classic. I highly suggest you watch the whole thing: