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Drink The Sea Announces Third Album ‘Drink The Sea III’ and 2026 International Tour
6/4/2026, 8:10:39 PM
Announcement of Album and Tour
Drink The Sea announced that their third studio album, “Drink The Sea III,” will be released on October 2, 2026, with the lead single scheduled for July 31, 2026. The band also revealed a 32-date tour across the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, set to begin on August 30, 2026 and conclude on October 23, 2026.
Band Background and Prior Releases
The supergroup formed at the end of 2024, uniting musicians from notable alternative acts. In the year preceding this announcement, Drink The Sea issued two debut LPs—“Drink The Sea I” and “Drink The Sea II.”
Members of the Supergroup
- Peter Buck – former guitarist of R.E.M.
- Barrett Martin – drummer of Screaming Trees
- Alain Johannes – multi-instrumentalist from Eleven and Queens of the Stone Age
- Duke Garwood – multi-instrumentalist and composer
- Lisette Garcia – vocalist
Each member contributes stylistic elements drawn from their respective bands.
Recording Process and Production
“Drink The Sea III” was recorded while the group toured, spanning October 2025 – April 2026. Sessions took place in studios located in Olympia, Washington, as well as facilities in Chile and Brazil. Production was handled jointly by Barrett Martin and Alain Johannes.
Tour Schedule Overview
- U.S. leg launches on Vashon Island, Washington (Aug 30) and proceeds through 15 venues, including The Chapel in San Francisco and the Gothic Theater in Denver.
- U.K. dates include Cardiff (Sept 30), Manchester (Oct 1), London (Oct 2) and Brighton (Oct 3).
- European circuit covers 13 cities, beginning in Amsterdam and ending at the Bronson Club in Ravenna, Italy (Oct 23).
Data & Statistics
- Album release: October 2, 2026 (Sunyata Records & Sony Orchard Digital Music)
- Lead single: July 31, 2026
- Recording locations: Olympia (WA), Chile, Brazil
- Tour total: 32 shows (15 U.S., 4 U.K., 13 Europe)
- Tour span: August 30 – October 23, 2026
- Tickets: on sale now for all regions
Significance for the Indie Rock Landscape
The album unites veteran artists from distinct 1990s alternative scenes, merging post-punk, grunge and experimental rock influences. Recording across three continents and the extensive multi-regional tour illustrate a mobile, multinational production approach within today’s digital-age music market.
Official Statements & Responses
The band confirmed the October 2 album launch, the July 31 single release, and the detailed 2026 tour itinerary. Representatives for Sunyata Records noted the partnership with Sony Orchard Digital Music to provide worldwide digital distribution, and reiterated that tickets are currently available for all scheduled performances.
What’s Next
Listeners can expect the lead single on streaming platforms on July 31, followed by the full album on October 2. The tour will commence in Washington state on August 30, continue through North America, the United Kingdom and continental Europe, and conclude in Ravenna, Italy on October 23.
