Past updates:

last updated January 26, 2008
 WHAT'S NEW:
New image section! Yep, 4 years into the life of this site, finally added a long overdue picture section. Hundreds of pix including live photos and much, much more. Check it out: Image Archive. Enjoy and please get in touch if you have anything to add!
MP3 of the Moment
Neutral Milk Hotel live May 1st, 1997 at the Lounge Ax in Chicago, IL
Here's a nice live show. A few options for downloading it here.

MP3 of the Moment
October 13, 1998 Peter Curran Show, GLR, London, England
1. interview with Jeff Mangum
2. Naomi (acoustic)
3. interview (contest for listeners)
4. mention of the live show (recorded later)
I posted this a couple years ago, but I've since gotten a better version which doesn't have the annoying skipping in "Naomi" like the old version. Plus this recording has a little "live review" tacked on the end.

 last updated November 15, 2007
 WHAT'S NEW:
Added info on some rare demo tapes to the discography (misc / other page) [more unavailable stuff to pine for]. Some news briefs. A few new entries to the song index. Updated shop page with a new DVD available (4/12/98 SF).

last updated January 13, 2007
 WHAT'S NEW:
Nothing too interesting to mention.. just minor updates here and there.
MP3 of the Moment
Elf Power live with Jeff Mangum "The Arrow Flies Close" (4-28-01 London). This is really nice.. very rare recording and a rare post-NMH appearance of Jeff singing. You might've heard the album version of this song where Jeff sings backing vocals for just a couple seconds (if not, try here).. well, on this live version he sings more and gets into it.
Bonus download: The Music Tapes (Julian Koster's band) live video + mp3s.

MP3 of the Moment
Thanks to Andrew and Stormx, an incredible rarely-seen NMH performance has been made available for everybody. It's a video of 10/31/97 at a Halloween party in Athens, GA. It's a 220MB avi file and can be downloaded here: (right-click, save-as) http://goldenfalcon.net/andrew/halloween.avi
update.. that link may be down, but try watching it with GoogleVideo here:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7553885360273146591

MP3 of the Moment
Neutral Milk Hotel - 1998-04-24 400 Bar, Minneapolis, MN (87mb zip at rapidshare)
Here's another pretty good Neutral Milk Hotel show that hasn't circulated online much yet. Technical difficulties and "brain melting" by band members plague some of the first few tracks. "Naomi", in particular, is a train wreck. But nice show overall. Jeff throws in a quick rendition of "All The Colors of the Rainbow" in the middle of "Rubby Bulbs" before eventually transitioning into an epic version of "Snow Song Part 1". (see also http://defgav.com/#nmh-mn98 )

last updated November 16, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Corrected '98 radio session info in the bootography and gigography. ("XFM 8/18/98" is actually from May 1998. And "Capitol Radio session '98" is actually 10/13/98 GLR.) Another 2005 drawing added to the art gallery. Added "She Did a Lot of Acid" to song index. Some additions to the cover list in the FAQ. Some 7" scans added to discog.
MP3 of the Moment
Neutral Milk Hotel - 4/23/97 Tokyo Rose, Charlottesville, VA (72mb zip at rapidshare)
Here's a NMH recording that hasn't made the rounds much yet. First show of the '97 US tour. Intimate performance with some rarely played songs, including "April 8th" and "Bucket". Technical problems with the PA cutting out affect some of the first few songs. Some tape hiss on the recording.

last updated September 3, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Lots of minor updates... Some items in the news. Forthcoming A Hawk and A Hacksaw album added to discography. Fun-O-Mat quote added to NMH entry in Musical Adventures. Info for a UK '98 recording added to bootography. Gigography. Another 2005 drawing added to the art gallery. Added "Jennifer" to song index.
MP3 of the Moment
Neutral Milk Hotel - Jennifer (Shannon's Monroe House Demos)
Perhaps you've heard the song "I Bring Jennifer" from the Unreleased Demo #2? That track is also on Shannon's Monroe House Demos, but in slightly better quality (turns out the title is actually just "Jennifer"). The fate of the unreleased demos is still in limbo as Shannon waits for Jeff to give a verdict as to whether it's ok to share them or not.

last updated August 16, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Want something, umm, different to listen to? The Giant Egg Leaks Over The Masses: Fanfare Vol. 4 may be just what you need. It's the long-awaited new Neutral Milk Hotel album... or so it claims.
Added "Engine" info to song index. Yeah, I've been really slow to finish that section, but I'll try to add more songs soon.
MP3 of the Moment
The Instruments (with Jeff Mangum) - When The Stars Shine (live 2003?)
Jeff performed with The Instruments recently. It probably sounded something like this. This mp3 popped up online a year or so ago (mislabeled as an unreleased NMH song). The quality isn't very good (it skips badly) and the date/location is unknown.

last updated May 29, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Minor updates to the Musical Adventures of Jeff Mangum and discography.
Thanks to everybody who's ordered a copy of the new DVD to benefit the site: Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Electric Lounge
Just $7 shipped.
MP3 of the Moment
Here's something for people who love the album In The Aeroplane Over The Sea and have listened to it countless times. It's basically a chance to listen to the album in a "new" way. For those who believe in magic, the mix was made by happy pixies in a sunny lagoon in the enchanted land of smiles. For the less whimsically inclined, it's just an effect made with an audio editing program. But still, I think it's kinda neat.

last updated April 28, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Announcing a new DVD offer to benefit the site:
 Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Electric Lounge
Just $7 shipped.
Some briefs added to the news.
MP3 of the Moment
Here's that Rilo Kiley live cover of "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea". I already offered it for download a year or so ago, but here it is again for those who missed it. Be warned, the sound quality is poor, but I think they do a decent job with the song.
RiloKiley-2002-06-28-LA_InTheAeroplaneOverTheSea(NMH_cover).mp3

last updated March 18, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Finally got scans of the elusive "Champagne Dancing Party" compilation 7" (thanks to Sean). A few more pictures have been added to the Jeff Mangum Art Gallery (specifically more recent drawings). Oh, and unrelated, but check out my semi-new pseudo mp3 blog, defgav.com. Thanks.
MP3 of the Moment
Full show! 11/22/97 Red Light Cafe, Atlanta, GA.
1. Gardenhead / Leave Me Alone
2. A Baby for Pree / Where You'll Find Me Now
3. The King of Carrot Flowers Pts. Two & Three
4. Everything Is
5. Song Against Sex / Rubby Bulbs / All the Colors of the Rainbow / Snow Song Pt. 1
6. Naomi
7. Ghost

last updated January 24, 2006
 WHAT'S NEW:
Info on several shows added to the bootography. A few pictures have been added to the Jeff Mangum Art Gallery (specifically Bell Museum shirts). Also, good news: I recently acquired some additional webspace, so expect more mp3s (and maybe some videos) in the future. And check out the new FAQ if you haven't already.

last updated December 10, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
The Carrot Flower Kingdom has gotten a lot of nice second-hand hype lately thanks to Shannon's demos (plugs at pitchfork, tiny mix tapes, and several popular blogs). And the shout-out in Kim Cooper's great new NMH book was pretty cool, too.
Check out the new FAQ. (sorry, still no word on the fate of the rest of the demos.)
MP3 of the Moment
Exciting news! A new old batch of NMH demos just surfaced, called Shannon's Monroe House demos. Stay tuned for more, and check Shannon's blog entry. But here's "Arms So Real" - This song recently came to light thanks to an unearthed live version.

last updated November 5, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
There's now a page up for "Fanfare 2" (vol. 2 of the tribute project featuring fans covering NMH songs). Also, minor discography updates (vinyl reissues). And I'm currently working on a FAQ which should be ready soon. Don't forget to check the news.. the Aeroplane book should be out very soon, and is sure to be insightful.

 last updated September 27, 2005
MP3 of the Moment
Jeff Mangum radio appearance from 1998, apparently broadcast on Capital FM, which is an independent radio station in London. (if anyone can clue me in to the exact date, please email me). Features a short interview plus a solo acoustic performance of "Naomi". Recording quality is pretty good, but some popping in the middle of the song. Regular-click here for a zip of all 3 parts at RapidShare.

 last updated September 27, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
The Jeff Mangum Art Gallery now has a section for his recent drawings. Check the news for more info about them. By the way, if you frequent a message board or someplace with a contingent of NMH fans, please consider mentioning neutralmilkhotel.org to them. It's just that the old URL will die anyday now, and I need help getting the word out about the new location. Thanks if you can!

last updated September 12, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
The Carrot Flower Kingdom can now be reached at the quaint internet location neutralmilkhotel.org. Much easier to remember name! I also did lots of updates.. nothing major, just little additions/fixes here are there. With more to come in the next few days. So take a look around and enjoy!

 last updated September 3, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
As we all know, Hurricane Katrina has devastated New Orleans and other places in the region. Jeff Mangum's hometown of neighboring Ruston, Louisiana apparently wasn't hit hard, but that entire area is still reeling and could really use any help they can get. Check out the current MP3 of the Moment below.
MP3 of the Moment
Full show of Neutral Milk Hotel live in New Orleans in 1998. It was the first time Jeff had performed a high profile gig in the "big city" of his youth. Aeroplane was just taking off, and Jeff had family members in the audience, giving a triumphant feeling to the show. Recording quality is decent, but not without problems. [more]

 last updated July 13, 2005
 WHAT'S NEW:
Strangely enough, there's quite a bit of activity in the world of NMH right now.. with a book due out and several reissues on the way... check out Neutral Milk Hotel News for more. By the way, musicians, the deadline for the tribute project "Fanfare 2" is fast approaching. Visit the message board thread on the e6 townhall forums here.
MP3 of the Moment
"Over The Waves" Wonderful track by the band Tall Dwarfs, featuring Jeff Mangum on backing vocals. It's off their 2003 album The Sky Above, The Mud Below. Jeff co-wrote the song and also plays acoustic guitar on it. Chris Knox, who NMH fans might be familar with from the New Zealand 2001 show, is in the band. TallDwarfs-OverTheWaves.mp3

last updated April 22, 2005
If you're into hearing fans cover NMH songs, check out the Fanfare project. I've been trying to update Neutral Milk Hotel News occasionally. Also, made a wee bit more progress on the song index. Minor updates to gigog/bootog. I'd like to start adding show reviews, so if you've ever seen NMH live, please help me out and submit one!
MP3 of the Moment
Recently, a new NMH boot surfaced: Seattle 7/6/96, which would make it the earliest full-band live recording out there. There are some sound problems, but a highlight of the show is "Through My Tears", which after performing, Jeff reveals the actual title to be "Message Sent". So it seems all this time fans have been calling it by a mislabeled name. Oh well!  NeutralMilkHotel-ThroughMyTears(1996-07-06Seattle).mp3 (sorry, mp3 is gone now.)

February 25, 2005
By popular demand: a "news" section! Sure, "Neutral Milk Hotel news" might sound oxymoronic, but lo and behold, there it sits: Neutral Milk Hotel News.
Also, made a wee bit more progress on the song index.
MP3 of the Moment
Call it a cop-out, but the mp3 of the moment is actually a link to archive.org, a spiffy website featuring lots of various live shows for free download. Of particular interest to NMH fans may be the Glen Phillips shows, several of which feature NMH covers. All told, Glen does three different NMH songs: King of Carrot Flowers, Two-Headed Boy, Two-Headed Boy Pt 2.

January 28, 2005
New section: Jeff Mangum Art Gallery (featuring some of his illustrations and other visual works). Added Milk (yes, just "Milk") to discography and Jeff's musical adventures. Big thanks to everyone who got a When It All Caved In cd.. it's very much appreciated! If you haven't gotten one yet, the offer is still good.
MP3 of the Moment
rilokiley-intheaeroplaneoverthesea(neutralmilkhotelcover).mp3
Ok, this isn't really a track from NMH, but it's a rare live cover by Rilo Kiley of "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea" from 6/28/02 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. The recording quality isn't very good, but still an interesting take on the song by an up-and-coming band. Thanks to my friend L for lending a hand hosting.

January 19, 2005
Greetings! Much is new here. The Neutral Milk Hotel Definitive Discography has morphed into The Carrot Flower Kingdom. Which name is worse? A matter of personal opinion! Anyways: Lots of various little additions here and there. Plus most of all, a couple new sections: The NMH Song Index (under construction) and the Musical Adventures of Jeff Mangum (which is like a timeline/bio of his projects).