Michael Stipe has released track ‘Future If Future’ – his debut solo track, which originally arrived in 2018 – on the world’s first commercially available bioplastic 12″ vinyl.Produced by Brian Eno, the split single also features ‘Oh My Heart’ by Beatie Wolfe.
Proceeds from the single go towards Eno’s EarthPercent. The limited run of 500 copies has already sold-out, however the single is still available digitally as part of a compilation featuring Peter Gabriel, Big Thief, and Hot Chip.Founded by Eno in 2021, EarthPercent aims “to offer simple and innovative ways for businesses and artists to donate to the most impactful organisations addressing the climate emergency”.A post shared by EarthPercent (@earthpercent)The organisation marked Earth Day this April by releasing numerous exclusive tracks that had been donated by such artists as Stipe, Coldplay, Eno, Anna Calvi and Jarvis Cocker‘s JARV IS… via Bandcamp.EarthPercent has also teamed up with Evolution Music for the release, marking a “genuinely revolutionary moment for both the music industry and record collectors, offering a non-fossil fuel future for vinyl recordings”.In a statement, the former R.E.M.
frontman said: “I’m thrilled to be working with EarthPercent and Evolution Music on this release, imagining positive innovation through action.
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