Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band will release their new album, Outer South, on Tuesday, May 5th. NPR is streaming the whole record on their website. Go listen and feel free to comment on your favorite songs.

Pre-order Outer South on CD, LP or digital download in the Merge store, and don’t forget to watch the documentary, “One of My Kind” to learn more about Conor & the MVB!

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band have released “One of My Kind”, a documentary that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey over the past year and a half. Made by the band’s guitar-tech Phil Schaffart and presented by Causecast, “One of My Kind” traces the group’s ever-growing bond as friends and collaborators.

“One of My Kind” takes viewers on a 60-minute musical journey including: footage from Tepoztlan, Mexico, where they recorded their first album, Conor Oberst, their worldwide tour in 2008, and the making of Outer South in El Paso, TX.

Watch “One of My Kind” in its entirety in high definition now! Pre-order the forthcoming new album from Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley band, Outer South, on CD and LP in the Merge store.

With one critically acclaimed record under their belt and a highly anticipated sophomore album Outer South on its way, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band are set to release “One of My Kind” on April 15th, a documentary that will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey over the past year and a half. Made by the band’s guitar-tech Phil Schaffart and presented by Causecast, “One of My Kind” traces the group’s ever-growing bond as friends and collaborators. “One of My Kind” takes viewers on a 60-minute musical journey including: footage from Tepoztlán, Mexico, where they recorded their first album, Conor Oberst, their worldwide tour in 2008, and the making of Outer South in El Paso, TX.

Watch the trailer for “One of My Kind”

The film will be available as a free stream or HD download exclusively on Causecast.org, IFC.com, conoroberst.com, mergerecords.com, and wichita-recordings.com. Additionally, Causecast.org partner sites The Huffington Post and Myspace IMPACT will each feature exclusive outtakes, trailers and live acoustic performances from the film.

In addition to the release of “One of My Kind,” you can catch the guys on their upcoming tour. Check mergerecords.com for the most up-to-date schedule, including a stop at XX Merge in July.

Download a free MP3 of “Nikorette” from Outer South. Pre-order Outer South on CD and LP in the Merge store.

April 9: Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
April 10: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater
April 11: Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
April 12: El Paso, TX @ Barnett Harley Davidson
April 13: Albuquerque, NM @ The Sunshine Theater
April 14: Tempe. AZ @ The Marquee
April 15: Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
April 17: Indio, CA @ Coachella
June 17: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
June 18: Telluride, CO Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 19: Moab, Utah Star Hall
June 20: Salt Lake City, UT Library Square (Utah Arts Festival Kickoff)
June 21: Boise, ID Knitting Factory
June 22: Missoula, MT Wilma Theater
June 24: Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
June 25: Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
June 26: Omaha, NE Anchor Inn
June 28: Kansas City, MO Beaumont
June 29: Columbia, MO Blue Note
June 30: Louisville, KY Headliners Music Hall
July 01: Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
July 02: Bearsville, NY Bearsville Theatre
July 03: New Haven, CT Toads Place
July 22-26: Carrboro, NC XX Merge

Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band will release a brand new album, entitled Outer South, on May 5th on Merge Records.

Outer South was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillio, outside El Paso, Texas in November/December and features the same talented group of musicians as were present on last years acclaimed Conor Oberst album.

The Mystic Valley Band are Taylor Hollingsworth, Nik Freitas, Macey Taylor, Nathaniel Walcott and Jason Boesel.

Outer South is a spectacular 16-track album featuring songs written by Oberst, Jason Boesel, Nik Freitas, and Taylor Hollingsworth, some of which were part of the live show from late last year including Nikorette which they performed on Late Night With Conan OBrien in November.

The Mystic Valley Band will be playing a run of shows in the west and at the Coachella Festival this spring.

Thu-Apr-09 Omaha, NE Slowdown
Fri-Apr-10 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Sat-Apr-11 Aspen, CO Belly Up
Sun-Apr-12 El Paso, TX Barnett Harley Davidson (Hands of Love & Hope Benefit)
Mon-Apr-13 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre
Tue-Apr-14 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Wed-Apr-15 Pomona, CA Glass House
Fri-Apr-17 Indio, CA Coachella Music & Arts Festival
Thu-Jun-18 Telluride, CO Telluride Bluegrass Festival

The Coachella festival held every year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has just announced the 2009 Festival Line-up.

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band and M. Ward will play on Friday, April 17th and Superchunk will play on Saturday, April 18th.

Visit coachella.com for full event details and ticket information.

Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band released a stunning record last spring, Conor Oberst, which many critics consider one of the best albums of 2008. After a world tour hes back in the US to perform a handful of spring shows.

Tickets go on pre-sale Tuesday, January 27th at ConorOberst.com.

Dates in full:

04/09/09 Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
04/10/09 Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theater
04/11/09 Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
04/12/09 El Paso, TX @ Barnett Harley Davidson
04/13/09 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04/14/09 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater