Michael’s interview with Dave Gorman of Absolute Radio is now streaming on the Absolute Radio website. Michael talks about the band’s new album, writing lyrics, the Collapse Into Now Film Project, and recording in Berlin’s famous Hansa Studio. Listen to the conversation here. Please note, the
North American syndicated rock radio show InTheStudio celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the band’s 1991 record Out Of Time with a “Best-of” show. Show producer/host Redbeard talks with Michael, Peter and Mike about how making Out Of Time was a return to the intimate approach, instrumentation and arrangements of
Earlier this week on Wednesday, nine of the twelve films which were made by various directors for the Collapse Into Now Film Project screened at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Ritz Downtown) as part of SXSW’s annual film festival. Films included “Uberlin,” “Mine Smell Like Honey,” “It Happened Today,” “All the
Michael continues on in Austin tonight (following on the heels of his Q & A session Wednesday night for the Collapse Into Now Film Project at SXSW) where he is participating in a fundraiser for Japan organized by Taylor Hanson and other kindred spirits at SXSW. The event, which
Nine of the twelve films which were made by various directors to accompany songs from Collapse Into Now (see schedule below) will screen tonight at the SXSW film festival. Michael will also hold a question and answer session. The venue for the screening is the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Ritz Downtown)
Michael will discuss COLLAPSE INTO NOW at IFC’s Crossroads House today at 6:30 PM (EDT) (5:30 Central) from the SXSW festival in Austin, TX. The interview will stream live here.
The Baseball Project is currently in Austin, Texas, for a series of shows (please see schedule below) this week at the SXSW Festival. After their recent stint rehearsing in Athens and performing at the 40 Watt this past Saturday night, Scott, Steve, Peter, and Linda hit the road for
Mercy Corps is helping provide emergency assistance to earthquake survivors in Japan with their longstanding partner, Peace Winds. We worked with Mercy Corps in the aftermath of Katrina and know them to be an effective and extremely capable organization in giving aid where it is most needed in times like
Big Star’s third album, Third/Sister Lovers, has long been revered by artists and critics as one of the most influential albums ever produced. Written and recorded when the legendary 70s band was primarily a studio project consisting of Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens, the third album was never been performed
The Baseball Project will be at the 40 Watt in Athens tonight, playing the second show of their current Cactus League Tour which kicked off in Atlanta Friday night. The Baseball Project starting lineup is Peter Buck, Steve Wynn, Linda Pitmon, and Scott McCaughey.
Steve is keeping a
Michael concludes a mad dash of press around Europe with a full day here in London– right now we are at Western House of BBC Radio where he is doing some interviews with Radio 2 and 6 Music. Tonight he is presenting several of the films made for
The live in-studio video for Everyday is Yours to Win premiered at Fluxblog earlier today. We’re now showing it here just below:
R.E.M. “Every Day Is Yours To Win” from Matthew Perpetua on Vimeo.
Check out the new film for Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter at Pitchfork.com. The film was directed by Lance Bangs and features Michael and Peaches, who sings backup vocals on the album track.
Consequence of Sound has premiered the live video for That Someone is You which was recorded at Hansa Studio in Berlin. Check out the video here!
Be sure to watch the BBC’s “The One Show” if you’re in the UK tonight where Michael will make a guest appearance. The show airs at 7pm UK time. More information HERE.