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Conor Oberst and his band Bright Eyes have signed a licensing deal with Polydor Records outside of North America, Bright Eyes' publicist confirmed today. In North America, the band remains on Saddle Creek, the label Oberst helped start.

According to the publicist, "Bright Eyes have been on numerous labels outside of North America over their recording history and the move to Polydor is the newest endeavor to reach as many fans as possible."

As previously reported, the new Bright Eyes album Cassadaga is out April 10 and is preceded by the EP Four Winds on March 6. Oberst and co. hit the road in late February.

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