Jeff Mangum, the notoriously elusive front-man of Neutral Milk Hotel and all-around Elephant 6 icon, has emerged from his hiding place in the caverns of indie rock history.

Over the weekend, a message from Mangum was posted on E6 Townhall, the Elephant 6 message board, under the screenname “Nigh.”

“For the past few months I’ve been putting together the pieces of everything I’ve written in the past three years and it’s been a revelation,” read the posting. “I still don’t know how we’re going to put it all together, the songs will have more noises and collages in them.”

Mangum went on to say that he’s not sure under what name the songs will be relased, or even when fans might get a taste. He did say, however, that a number of live performances would probably be announced sometime soon.

Mangum concluded the message by writing, “So that’s all. Everything is happening soon, this is the year. Thanks for listening. Jeff.”

The last proper release from Mangum was Neutral Milk Hotel’s classic 1998 album, “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.”






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