Reckoning To Be Released in Definitive Sound Series (Pre-Order Now)

Interscope-Capitol Records Definitive Sound Series (DSS) announces R.E.M.’s Reckoning as the newest release in its acclaimed premium audiophile vinyl series. Available September 18, the limited-edition all-analog 180g One Step pressing continues the series’ exploration of the band’s formative I.R.S. catalog following the sold-out DSS edition of Chronic Town/Murmur. The album is available now for Pre-Order.  Mastered directly from the original analog master tapes, Reckoning reunites original … Continued

Peter Checks in From Athens

“It’s Monday. It is going to be over 100 degrees in Athens today, and I’m packing for a tour that will encompass nine time zones, three or four climates, and two seasons. I’m looking at my suitcase in horror wondering what to pack. The first Drink The Sea show is August 30th, stretching into November. … Continued

Big Dirty Single from Drink The Sea

“This Friday August seventh, Drink The Sea will release the third single from our upcoming album. Called “Big Dirty”, the song is a pummeling rocker recorded in Joshua Tree. Onward and upward!” – Peter Buck Listen here. Barrett Martin adds: “We recorded the basic tracks for this bluesy burner in Joshua Tree, CA at Dave … Continued

Listen to Michael’s New Track “Hum Desiderata” at Joyfully Waiting

Michael’s recitation of the Max Ehrmann poem “Desiderata” (with an instrumental track, “Hum,” written and produced by Michael and Andy LeMaster) is among the sound works featured in Joyfully Waiting 21. The recording includes additional vocals by Elizabeth Hatmaker. Have a listen here.

New Drink The Sea Single Out Friday

“This friday, July 24th, Drink The Sea releases our second single from our third album called Parisian Voodoo (stream it on all platforms); the song evolved out of a soundcheck improvisation. We have more singles lined up prior to our tour which starts in Washington the end of August. See ya then!” ~ Peter Parisian … Continued