Um, f-ing A? So two favorite spheres of my life (politics and music) and my favorite representatives from both are about to totally collide. Steven Colbert called The Decemberists out a week back or so, for kind of lifting his Green Screen Challenge idea. The Decemberists did a music video in front of a green screen and allowed their fans to fill in the background. Colbert faux criticized them in his new “Who’s riding my coattails now” segment. Most bands would maybe say something funny on their website about it, but mostly just blow it off. Not The Decemberists. Their response on pitchfork was, and I quote, “We’d like to announce the very first ‘Decemberists vs Stephen Colbert Guitar Solo Challenge’. Put down the pen, Colbert, and pick up the axe! Let’s see what kind of a man you really are– let’s SHRED”. They challenged Colbert to a guitar solo competition!! So now the stage is set and on December 20 (Colbert was nice enough to give The Decemberists homefield advantage by having the context in December…), the two will face off on The Colbert Report. I’m definitely having a watch party.
Update: You have to check it out.
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