25 years later, there’s more to Reveal. Arriving November 20, Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition) expands R.E.M.’s 2001 album with The Black Sessions Revealed, a previously unreleased 17-song performance recorded for Radio France in Paris just days before the album’s release. The deluxe edition also features new liner notes by journalist Birgit Fuss, with fresh reflections … Continued
A postcard from two favorite places, Scotland, and Ireland, mid-September 2026 Well, it was a fun few days of hearing the timeless music of Lifes Rich Pageant, 40 years after being recorded in Bloomington Indiana, and now in 2026 performed on both sides of the Atlantic by the very talented players and great guys Michael … Continued
“Well, the gang is back together rehearsing for the Drink The Sea tour. We have been going over the first two albums and going through the third record which will be out October second. We start on Vashon Island on the thirtieth, and end in Prague at the end of October. See you there!” -Peter … Continued
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
“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
“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
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.
“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
We’re excited to share the news that The Simpsons’ episode “Homer? A Cracker Bro?” (the season 37 finale) has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Animated Program category. This is the episode in which Michael guest-starred as himself to sing a parody of “Everybody Hurts” called “Everybody Kirks”. After recording the song … Continued
Steve Wynn reports from his recent recording sessions in Athens: “And that’s a wrap. 4 days, 13 songs and a great group of friends able to exhale and celebrate a mighty fine session. The result? My first proper solo album in 17 years, hopefully coming out in the first half of next year. Thanks to … Continued
The first single from Drink The Sea III is out today! “Oh Desire” is a song that Peter Buck brought into the studio and Alain Joahnnes wrote the lyrics and sang it beautifully and powerfully. Barrett Martin played drums and bass, Duke Garwood played guitar, and Lisette Garcia played percussion. Have a listen!
“I have a few exciting things coming up this week. Here we go! On Thursday the 9th, Steve Wynn and I will be doing a show at our Athens home-away-from home, the Rialto room. Last time we played there, Steve was on his book tour. He read from the book, and then we played the … Continued
We’re happy to share that Brazilian band Colomy’s new single, “Radio,” is available on all digital platforms today, and the video for the track is up on YouTube featuring Peter who plays on the album. “Radio” is the second single from their new album “Pra Quem Andou Perdido.” Peter has this to say about Colomy: … Continued
“If anybody is wandering around Atlanta this Monday, Drivin N Cryin is playing a festival called Decatur Watch Fest on the Decatur town square at 7:30. I’ll be joining them for the last few songs, playing my new 12-string guitar, pictured here. See ya there.” -Peter
“This is a short video clip from the band Colomy. I played and recorded with them in Brazil when I was there last year. As you can see, I’m also in the video. The full video will be available soon. I’ll write when the song and album are available.” -Peter