# The Decemberists Return with New Song

> The Decemberists release new song for Wildwood film.
- Title: The Decemberists Return with New Song · Consequence | Shortify
- Summary: The Decemberists release new song for Wildwood film. The Decemberists released 'The Better Part of Bravery' for the animated film Wildwood.
- Keywords: the decemberists, wildwood, colin meloy, travis knight, bfi london film festival, october 23, music, culture, entertainment, Decemberists, Return, Song
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/the-decemberists-the-better-part-of-bravery-wildwood
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:06:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the decemberists, wildwood, colin meloy, travis knight, bfi london film festival, october 23, music, culture, entertainment
## New Song Release
The Decemberists release their first new song since 2024 album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.
## Wildwood Film Connection
The song plays during the end credits of Wildwood, an animated stop-motion film based on Colin Meloy's 2011 novel.
## Film Release Details
Wildwood opens in US, Canada, UK, and Ireland theaters on October 23 after its BFI London Film Festival premiere on October 11.
## Key takeaway

The Decemberists released 'The Better Part of Bravery' for the animated film Wildwood.