Genres: Rock, Country & Folk, Pop

Founded: 2000

Biography: The Decemberists are a rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy.

The band's debut EP, 5 Songs, was self-released in 2001. Their fifth full-length album, The Hazards of Love, was released on March 24, 2009 by Capitol Records, and is the band's second record with the label.