
Horse Feathers Announce Words Are Dead 20th Anniversary Reissue & TourHorse Feathers are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album Words Are Dead with a reissue and tour. The Portland band's 2006 album, which has been out of print for years, bridged the gap between the freak folk era and the polished indie-folk sound that later defined artists like Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver. The reissue brings back Justin Ringle's intimate, whisper-to-wail vocal style and the band's blend of ancient and avant-garde folk instrumentation.Stereogum·Jul 2, 2026