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The band Bright Eyes was founded in 1995. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Omaha. Generally, music journalists would define Bright Eyes’s style within the genre/s of indie rock, indie folk, folk rock, and other rock music.

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Conor Oberst

Conor Mullen Oberst (born February 15, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his work in Bright Eyes. He has also played in several other bands, including Desaparecidos, The Faint (previously named Norman Bailer), Commander Venus, Park Ave., Co... [wikipedia]
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Desaparecidos

Desaparecidos is an American punk rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, headed by singer/guitarist Conor Oberst, the frontman of Bright Eyes.... [wikipedia]
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Kevin Devine

Kevin Devine (born December 19, 1979) is an American songwriter and musician from Staten Island, New York City, who is known for his introspective and political themes. He is a contemporary member of the underground indie rock and indie folk musical scenes, an... [wikipedia]
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Monsters Of Folk

Monsters of Folk was an American supergroup, consisting of Jim James from My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes, Will Johnson from Centro-matic and M. Ward, solo artist and half of She & Him. The band was formed in 2004 when the membe... [wikipedia]
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The Good Life

The Good Life is an indie rock band on Saddle Creek records.... [wikipedia]
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Elliott Smith

Steven Paul "Elliott" Smith (August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Smith was born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised primarily in Texas, and lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, where he first gained p... [wikipedia]
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Cursive

Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska, on 15 Passenger Records, Saddle Creek Records, and Big Scary Monsters (UK). Stylistically described as emo and post-hardcore, Cursive came to prominence with 2000's Domestica and found commercial and... [wikipedia]
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The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats are an American band formed in Claremont, California, by singer-songwriter John Darnielle. The band is currently based in Durham, North Carolina. For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle, despite the plural moniker... [wikipedia]
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Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band is the name taken by Conor Oberst and his backing band, which is composed of Nik Freitas (guitar), Taylor Hollingsworth (guitar), Macey Taylor (bass), Nate Walcott (keyboards/organ) and Jason Boesel (drums). The band was... [wikipedia]
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Rilo Kiley

Rilo Kiley ( RY-loh KY-lee) was an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1998, the band consisted of Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Dave Rock.... [wikipedia]
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Death Cab For Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band, formed in Bellingham, Washington, United States, in 1997. The band is composed of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Zac Rae (keyboards, gu... [wikipedia]
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Okkervil River

Okkervil River is an American rock band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff. Formed in Austin, Texas, in 1998, the band takes its name from a short story by Russian author Tatyana Tolstaya set on the river Okkervil in Saint Petersburg. They began as a trio mad... [wikipedia]
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M Ward

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The Decemberists

The Decemberists are an American indie rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band consists of Colin Meloy (lead vocals, guitar, principal songwriter), Chris Funk (guitar, multi-instrumentalist), Jenny Conlee (piano, keyboards), Nate Query (bass), and John Moen ... [wikipedia]
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Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1992 in Issaquah, Washington and currently based in Portland, Oregon. The founding members are lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Strongly influenced by Pavement, Pi... [wikipedia]
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Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s

Margot & the Nuclear So and So's is an American rock band from Indianapolis, Indiana. Between 2006 and 2014, the band released 6 full-length albums.... [wikipedia]
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What Genre is Bright Eyes?

Bright Eyes genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Bright Eyes. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of indie rock, indie folk, folk rock, and other rock music.

Similar music like Bright Eyes includes artists and songs like Conor Oberst, Desaparecidos, Kevin Devine, Monsters Of Folk, The Good Life, Elliott Smith, Cursive, The Mountain Goats, Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band, Rilo Kiley, Death Cab For Cutie, Okkervil River, M Ward, The Decemberists, Modest Mouse, Margot & The Nuclear So And So’s,