Sandra-Lee Phipps Murmur Print Sale


Our friend Sandra-Lee Phipps is once again holding her annual R.E.M. print sale, and she’s offering a special artifact with all orders placed by December 1st! All 13”X19” print orders placed by December 1 will include a unique B/W small print (5”X7”) created in the darkroom with a “Murmur” era negative by Sandra-Lee. Visit her … Continued

Howl Owl Howl Rocks Athens


It was a fun night in Athens last night when Howl Owl Howl, Mike’s new band with Darius Rucker and Steve Gorman, played a sold out show at the Georgia Theatre. One of the many highlights of the evening was when Bill came on stage and joined the band for “The One I Love.” The … Continued

Michael’s Favorite Neil Young Song Revealed


Michael is among the 80 artists who have picked and submitted a favorite Neil Young song in Stereogum’s tribute to Neil on his 80th birthday. Click below to read Michael’s pick and the story that accompanies it…   READ IT

Peter Reports on Upcoming Drink The Sea Tour


“Hey everybody, I’m back and ready to hit the road! The Drink The Sea rehearsals and warmup shows went well, albeit without Duke Garwood–visa issues, which are now straightened out. In two weeks, we leave for Spanish rehearsals with the whole sick crew, then our multiple country world tour. The vinyl is out and looks … Continued

A Special Message from Michael on Election Day


VOTE TODAY!!! This is so thrilling, the possibilities!! This feels like my city and my country and it makes me proud. – MICHAEL STIPE “Today is only the beginning. Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.” ‪-Zohran Kwame Mamdani‬

Michael Checks In


“I’m early voting today to ensure a fair, equitable and progressive NYC for all!! Vote Mamdani!!! Thank you!!” – Michael    

Mitch Easter’s Interview with Tracking Angle


Check out Mitch Easter’s Tracking Angle interview with JoE Silva as Mitch recounts his early sessions with the band; the interview coincided with the release of Radio Free Europe 2025, the five-track benefit EP with never before released tracks.

Radio Free Europe 25 Street Date is Here


Six months in the making, finally out in indie stores all over TODAY! What a collaborative journey with major thanks to our new friends at @rfe.rl (Prague and DC), original producer @immitcheaster, main man on the remix @jacknifelee and the team at @craftrecordings. Such an honor for the guys that Radio Free Europe the song can still help the original and … Continued

We Are Hope Despite The Times Playlist


With the Radio Free Europe 2025 EP arriving in record stores this Friday (and @RFE.RL’s mission still as vital as ever), we’re revisiting our We Are Hope Despite the Times playlist — a collection of songs that offer a little light through the static. Listen 

Update on Drink The Sea CDs and Vinyl


From Drink The Sea: “Hey folks, the Drink The Sea double CD (albums I & II) have finally arrived, and the band is signing them this week and mailing them out. Get them while supplies last (we will run out) here. The gatefold double vinyl LP is being pressed right now and will ship directly … Continued

Peter & Mike Unbox RFE 2025


Peter and Mike opening the new Radio Free Europe 2025 remix EP on the road with The Baseball Project in Somerville MA and tomorrow night Philadelphia, then DC Photographs by the Baseball Project! ⚾️  

Drink The Sea Adds European Tour Dates


Drink The Sea (Peter’s band with Barrett Martin, et al) has announced a string of European tour dates later this year beginning on November 28 in Oviedo, Spain and running through December 21 in Bristol, England. Tickets are now on sale on the venue websites, as well as their Bandsintown page.