Colin Meloy, The Decemberists, Explains Their New Single

     MUSIC NEWS -  Colin Meloy,  The Decemberists frontman, recently sat down before their tour opening gig at New York's Terminal 5 to discuss their music.  Watch the video linked below from SPIN to see Colin Meloy explain how loads of rainfall, the Roman Empire, and a failed relationship inspired a new track, Record Year (off the band's new singles collection, Always the Bridesmaid).  "Record Year" will be released Dec. 2 along with another new track, "Raincoat Song," as the final installment of the Always the Bridesmaid single series. Check him out, here and pick up the new release.