Mike & Jason Narducy Discuss Split Single LP on Talkhouse Podcast


The Talkhouse Podcast brings Mike together with Split Single bandmate Jason Narducy for a fascinating conversation about their collaboration on the recently released LP Amplificado. “Elsewhere in this conversation, Mills and Narducy talk about the pandemic, of course, as well as hope for the future, passing the baton to the next generation, and the majesty … Continued

“R.E.M. Week” at God Is In The TV Zine


To mark the band’s 40th anniversary, UK website, God Is In The TV Zine, is celebrating R.E.M. all week this week (July 26-31) running retrospectives, features, three podcasts covering the different eras of the band’s career to be followed in August with an R.E.M. covers’ compilation on Bandcamp in tribute to the band and in … Continued

Radio Free Europe Release Day


It’s Official Release Day for the 7-inch “Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single)” b/w “Sitting Still” on Craft Recordings! It’s been 40 years since the band released their debut single in July 1981.

Wuxtry Athens to Hold “Radio Free Europe” Midnight Sale


Hometown heroes Wuxtry Records have a special event planned on July 22nd in celebration of the 40-year anniversary reissue of the “Radio Free Europe (Original Hib-Tone Single).” If you’re planning to be in Athens that night, you won’t want to miss Wuxtry’s “Return to the Midnight Sale.”

Michael Covers “Sunday Morning” for Velvet’s Tribute LP


I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico features contributions from Michael, Matt Berninger, Sharon Van Etten with Angel Olsen, Andrew Bird, Lucius, Kurt Vile & The Violators, St. Vincent & Thomas Bartlett, Thurston Moore, Bobby Gillespie, King Princess, Courtney Barnett, Fontaines D.C., and Iggy Pop & Matt Sweeney. It’s a … Continued

Mitch Easter Talks to NME about Hib-Tone Sessions


“In some ways, that session feels like it was the earliest days of electricity.” – Mitch Easter Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Hib-Tone Single for “Radio Free Europe/Sitting Still.” In this interview, producer Mitch Easter catches up with NME about working with the band during those early sessions. Check out … Continued

Michael Stipe’s “Radical Vulnerability”


“As an artist, Michael Stipe is, in his words, “uncategorizable”: He’s a photographer, a musician, a stage designer and a film producer, among other things. When discussing his art in all its forms, Stipe speaks with reverence of the women who have influenced it, from his mother and his multiple goddaughters to Patti Smith, Liza … Continued

Peter Features on New Eyelids “Dubble Live” LP


Portland’s Eyelids have got a new “dubble” live LP (featuring performances by Peter Buck & Scott McCaughey) available to pre-order starting today.   Eyelids maestro Chris Slusarenko reports it’s a “massive 23 track – 2LP set pressed on clear vinyl with black, yellow, red and blue SMOKEY SWIRLS along with an 11×22 poster with 36 … Continued

Video Interview: Michael Chats w/ Diego de Godoy


In this interview, Michael catches up with Diego de Godoy, self-avowed “biggest R.E.M. fan in the southern hemisphere,” to discuss his new book and a host of other timely topics. Watch the interview HERE.

Split Single LP Amplificado Out Today!


Congratulations to Split Single whose outstanding new album, Amplificado, is out and available today. The band is Jason Narducy, Jon Wurster, and Mike Mills. Purchase the new album, sample tracks, and watch the video for the first single, (Nothing You Can Do) To End This Love” here. File under: highly recommended.