Throughout the Radical Optimism tour, Dua Lipa has used the surprise song section of her set to celebrate local legends with city-specific covers — and on occasion has brought them out to perform with her. In New York, she got soulful with Lenny Kravitz for “It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s …
Read More »Ben Gibbard Shrugs Off Heat Stroke, Completes 100-Mile Ultramarathon
Death run is his duty: Ben Gibbard, frontman for Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service, finished the Western States 100 ultramarathon Sunday morning — the fifth time he’s competed in a 100-mile race. “I can’t believe I made it,” he told Runner’s World. The 48-year-old Gibbard nearly didn’t …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie's 'Plans' 20th Anniversary Shows Are Selling Fast. Here's Where to Find Tickets
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Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Share Plans for 'Plans' 20th Anniversary
After spending the last couple of years on the road commemorating their 2003 album Transatlanticism, Death Cab for Cutie have announced a four-gig run celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album, Plans. The short trek will kick off Aug. 2 with a hometown show at Climate Pledge Arena in …
Read More »Ben Gibbard Sings the National Anthem at Seattle Mariners Home Opener
It’s officially baseball season! Ben Gibbard returned to his hometown of Seattle to perform the National Anthem during Thursday’s Mariners home opener at T-Mobile Park. Fans were quick to notice how his version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” emulated the style of Death Cab For Cutie. “ben gibbard is singing the …
Read More »The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Alvvays to Perform at Just Like Heaven 2024 Festival
Just Like Heaven is returning for the fourth annual festival in May. Both the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie, two groups led by Ben Gibbard, will perform during the one-day event on Saturday, May 18. Other artists scheduled to perform include Phoenix,The War on Drugs, Miike Snow, Passion …
Read More »The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie Share Stage for Depeche Mode 'Enjoy the Silence' Cover
As the uniting force between the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Gibbard has brought both of his bands on the road for a co-headlining, double-anniversary tour. The shows celebrate the 20th anniversaries of both the Postal Service’s Give Up and Death Cab For Cutie’s Transatlanticism, but on …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Point to Catastrophe on New Single 'An Arrow in the Wall'
Death Cab for Cutie have dropped a new single, “An Arrow in the Wall.” The song, produced by John Congleton, is being released as a two-sided 12-inch featuring the original track as well as a soaring, ethereal remixed version by Chvrches. Both versions are also available on streaming. “‘An Arrow …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Continues Hot Streak With Death Cab for Cutie 'You Are a Tourist' Cover
The Kellyoke segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show hit its stride this week. Clarkson started the week with a stunning rendition of MUNA’s “Stayaway” and ran through records from Ingrid Andress, Smashing Pumpkins, and Spacehog. Closing her hot streak, the singer performed Death Cab for Cutie‘s “You Are a Tourist” …
Read More »Death Cab for Cutie Honor Low's Mimi Parker With 'The Plan' Cover
Death Cab for Cutiepaid tribute toMimi Parker, who died in November, with a cover of Low’s “The Plan.” The track was recorded after news of Parker’s death and was accompanied by a statement from Death Cab for Cutie, who said the song was one of their favorites. “We were incredibly …
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