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Here’s to 40 years of Lifes Rich Pageant

Check out Michael’s “Hum Desiderata” at sound/art platform Joyfully Waiting. www.spinmagazine.com/2026/07/mich...

“Parisian Voodoo,” Drink The Sea’s 2nd single from their new LP, is out today. Peter says, “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.” Streaming links here: www.bandsintown.com/a/15601342-d...

Cool news: Mike & Peter are on the new Stef Chura album, "Dancing Alone on the Concrete." www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/peter-b...

Verona July 2008 🇮🇹 Photo David Belisle

After recording the song (see photo two), Michael said, “I was super flattered to be invited back into The Simpsons universe, and particularly with this grand message of great hope.” Stay tuned for the results in September.

We’re excited to share the news that The Simpsons’ episode “Homer? A Cracker Bro?” has been nominated for an Emmy. This is the episode in which @michaelstipe.bsky.social guest-starred as himself to sing a parody of “Everybody Hurts” called “Everybody Kirks.” 👇

The Irish Times is asking concert-goers to share their Slane Castle concert memories--including your experience at the band's historic 1995 show during the Monster Tour—feel free to leave them in the comments below as well! www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

🎸 Jason Narducy was a guest on NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me recently where he talked about the R.E.M. tribute shows. Listen here: www.npr.org/2026/07/11/g...

—Jay Gonzalez, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, Mike Mills and of course Peter Buck, who co-wrote all of the songs with me. Can’t wait for you all to hear it.”

…Thanks to David Barbe for working the knobs at his Chase Park Transduction studio and to Bill Berry for dropping by at the end to add some percussion on a couple of songs. And what a band!”

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…” 👇

🇪🇸 Madrid 2001 🇪🇸 ⚽️ 🥅 🎉

🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 Personal Fest 2008 ⚽️ 🥅 🎊

Happy birthday to @bertisdowns.bsky.social!!

“Punk rock and alternative music would not be what it is or where it is without Jennifer Finch. We send loving energy to her. Please—if you can—every contribution helps. Thanks, xx Michael” www.gofundme.com/f/jennifer-f...

Buenos Aires, Argentina 2008 🇦🇷 ⚽️ 🥅

Madrid 2001 🇪🇸 ⚽️ 🥅 🎉

🌊 The first single from Drink The Sea III is out! “Oh Desire” is a song that Peter Buck brought into the studio & Alain Joahnnes wrote the lyrics and sang. Barrett Martin played drums & bass, Duke Garwood played guitar, & Lisette Garcia played percussion. 🎧 open.spotify.com/album/40TvMI...

Photos by David Belisle