Offering sharp and intuitive lyrics, the folk-rock track serves as the latest preview of the Oregon-based band's ninth studio album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again', due out on June 14. Commenting on the song, lead vocalist Colin Meloy said:
"Oh No! is the sort of song that just tumbles out of you. It all started with the first line — 'It was on a wedding night / How they danced by the firelight' — and flowed from there. In my mind, the narrator of the song is channelling the two brothers from Emir Kusturica’s immortal film, Underground. This song is about causing havoc, causing chaos, its narrator forever followed by an even greater form of chaos, a great darkness. But it’s a darkness you can dance to!"
Head below to view an accompanying live performance video, recorded at the Hallowed Halls in Portland.
The Decemberists previously teased the record with All I Want Is You, the opening track Burial Ground and the 19-minute closing song Joan In The Garden.
Their first studio full-length release in six years is a double album and features guest appearances from The Shins' James Mercer and REM's Mike Mills.
The group is currently touring North America and have a second round of dates lined up for the summer. They'll also play London's All Points East festival in August, supporting co-headliners The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie. Tickets are on sale now.
The Decemberists Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri May 17 2024 - ST LOUIS - Pageant (USA)
Sat May 18 2024 - MILWAUKEE Wisconsin - Riverside Theater - WI (USA)
Sun May 19 2024 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Palace Theatre (USA)
Tue May 21 2024 - CHICAGO - Salt Shed (USA)
Wed May 22 2024 - ROYAL OAK Michigan - Royal Oak Music Theatre (USA)
Thu May 23 2024 - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana - Holliday Park (USA)
Fri May 24 2024 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Ryman Auditorium (USA)
Fri July 12 2024 - BEND Oregon - Hayden Homes Amphitheater (USA)
Sat July 13 2024 - OAKLAND California - Fox Theater Oakland (USA)
Sun July 14 2024 - LOS ANGELES - Bellwether (USA)
Mon July 15 2024 - LOS ANGELES - Bellwether (USA)
Thu July 18 2024 - SAN DIEGO California - Humphreys Concerts By the Bay (USA)
Fri July 19 2024 - TUCSON - Rialto Theatre Tucson (USA)
Sat July 20 2024 - PHOENIX - Van Buren (USA)
Mon July 22 2024 - SANTA FE New Mexico - Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company (USA)
Tue July 23 2024 - DENVER Colorado - Mission Ballroom (USA)
Wed July 24 2024 - SANDY Utah - Sandy Amphitheater (USA)
Fri July 26 2024 - BONNER Montana - KettleHouse Amphitheater (USA)
Sat July 27 2024 - SPOKANE Washington - Spokane Pavilion (USA)
Mon July 29 2024 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Canada)
Wed July 31 2024 - SEATTLE Washington - Woodland Park Zoo (USA)
Thu August 01 2024 - SEATTLE Washington - Woodland Park Zoo (USA)
Fri August 02 2024 - BELLINGHAM Washington - Mount Baker Theatre (USA)
Sat August 03 2024 - TROUTDALE - McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor (USA)
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