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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…
“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
