He says their song about Harry Patch was a 'Branding technique'

The Fiery Furnaces have announced that they will turn their upcoming concerts into 'Pro-Health Care Rallies 'N Rock Shows'.

The Fiery Furnaces have announced details of a short UK tour for October.

Ever the conceptualists, "Matthew and Eleanor are taking time out from watching season two of Mad Men to record separate, complete, cover, tribute, albums, of, to, I'm Going Away. Only the words will remain the same." Keep eyes/ears peeled in September. More info at thefieryfurnaces.com.

Following an entertaining video interview with Joe and I'm Going Away's piano-woven sing-along "The End Is Near," the Fiery Furnaces have put together an artsy Phillip Niemeyer-directed clip for "Charmaine Champagne." (Thanks for the tip, Matt.) Eleanor and Matt (not our tipster) show up sans Jason Loewenstein to nod along and shake a leg -- and...