Apples In Stereo Feel Energy, Do Colbert

Indie poppers Apples In Stereo have been busy of late, recording a new album, their first in 5 years, and singing the praises of late night funnyman Stephen Colbert. In fact, as Harp Magazine reported on after the initial airing of the Decemberists/Shred-Off episode of "The Colbert Report," Apples In Stereo front-man Robert Schneider is a big time supporter of the Comedy Central satirist:

Speaking of Schneider, though, he was probably the evening’s real winner. Apparently a huge fan of “The Colbert Report,” some time earlier Schneider, upon hearing of the Colbert-Decemberists beef, penned a tune in praise of Colbert and sent it to the talk-show host along with a note that read as follows:

“Dear Stephen, Because we are so affronted by the lawless attacks on your green screen priority, as well as by the fierceness of grizzly bears, black bears, brown bears, and the like; and because we are grateful for your efforts to alert the public to the dangers of these terrifying creatures (of course I mean The Decembrists); we have written this song "STEPHEN, STEPHEN" for your enjoyment. Your humble servants, The Apples in Stereo.”

About that new Apples record, "New Magnetic Wonder," Harp additionally reports on the video premiere of the record's first single and its connection to a famous Hobbit.

In the meantime, you can listen to "Energy" on THM.

Finally, for your reading pleasure, the lyrics to "Stephen, Stephen."

Who's the television host
Understands what matters most?
Stephen, Stephen
He's a handsome man his name is Stephen-- Woh oh Number one TV show.
Stephen, Stephen
He's a dashing man his name is Stephen-- Woh oh He's taking on the status quo.
Don't stop believin' Stephen, Stephen.
Don't stop transceivin' Stephen, Stephen.
He's calling out the bears in their evil lairs.
He's calling out the press in their fancy dress.
Don't stop believin' Stephen, Stephen.
Don't stop transceivin' Stephen, Stephen.
He's calling out the bears in their evil lairs.
He's calling out the press in their fancy dress.
He's calling out the Decemberists and their green screen contests.
Who's the television host
Understands what matters most?

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