Hello friends,
It’s been such a long time since I’ve done a proper White Sea update and today feels like the day. Happy Sunday first of all. I am in Charlotte today with M83 about to play the Fillmore. There’s a quaint little diner across the street where I had a solo breakfast next to the jukebox. It’s peaceful here and I am contemplative while nose to the grindstone before this bizarre year ends.
It has been such an adventure. M83 has played such a pivotal role in my professional and personal life and it is coming to an end. As our tour winds down I find myself knee deep in remixes, movie cues and…you guessed it, new White Sea material.
In the biggest news of all, I have joined the Mom + Pop family. My new siblings are bands such as Regina Spektor, Sleigh Bells, Metric, Neon Indian… The amazing artists on this label make me so proud to be included. I am ecstatic: after 15 years of making art in one form or fashion, I have finally found a home. And what a home it is.
I am in the midst of demoing on the road and already have dozens and dozens of new tracks and ideas. They are slowly being stitched together, and like a mad scientist I am frantically trying to sew all of my outpourings into a cohesive piece of storytelling. My first album! I’m so goddamn excited to share with you all. It is the most honest, most naked and most painful thing I’ve ever done. And like the oldest cliché, it’s a flood and it’s the first time I’ve ever felt this inspired in my entire life. After years of trying to find myself, torturous tantrums, glimpses of potential, I am so ready to just do the damn thing.
There will be more updates as we approach the new year, so stay tuned and know I cannot wait to share any and all with you all.
yours
morgan / white sea
I’m super stoked we’ll get to see more White Sea! Your cover of En Vogue was pretty awesome at The Casbah San Diego a ways back. ^__^
Cool. Do you think M83 will ever make a live album and/or a DVD of the tour? You guys are amazing live in every way.
One of my favorite things about hearing you guys live is hearing your vocals on songs that existed before you joined the band. Then there are songs like Kim & Jessie on which you can hear your vocals live so much more than you can on the record. Your vocals on that song from the Juan’s Basement performance are incredible.
P.S. ~ Your cover of Don’t Change is gorgeous.
I don’t think M83 will ever do a live album unfortunately… But thank you for the generous compliments, we have a BLAST on stage and I love singing!!! I cannot wait to do more of it on stage with White Sea, hopefully we will see you at a live show in the new year.
Congrats, Morgan! Mom+Pop seem like a perfect fit. This is really, really exciting news. Like everyone else here, I adore the “This Frontier” EP and I can’t wait to hear how you raise the bar for your first LP!
Thank you Jim! So much cool stuff to look forward to in the new year with White Sea…
Amazing. I am so excited. I’ve seen M83 5 times now and every time I leave with my mind blown. It’s so inspiring! I can’t wait for your album. I am an aspiring female artist and you are my idol!! It would be a dream to collaborate with you. Good luck with the rest of the tour! So excited to hear your new works.
I’ve been graced being able to catch M83 three times in the past year, Including last night at Virgin Mobile FreeFest. Each time has inspired me to make changes in my own life. The often percieved cliche of doing what you love is a welcome one for me and I’m entirely grateful for your music and being a part of M83, THANK YOU. I wish you well in the future!
Thank YOU for listening!
What thrilling news on this gorgeous Autumn sfternoon! I’ll be keeping my eyes and ears open for more. <3
The news of a new white sea album made me super fanboy gush all over the place. I seriously can’t wait for it..I wish I heard even the demos, and that would be enough. It is so awesome that you’re doing so much. You are still one of my favorite musicians out there. You go, Morgan kibby. It was an honor to meet you finally.
Thanks for the experience!
Your fan
Carter
You’re the best Carter! Can’t wait to share new songs with you.
Finally! Can’t wait to hear the new material! Can’t believe its been over a year since we last saw White Sea at the Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach – hope there are some gigs lined up as well!
I can’t wait! I LOVE This Frontier! When you said that your role in M83 is coming to an end, are you just talking about the tour being over or do you mean you’re leaving the band for good?
Thanks Albert! Just means the tour is ending
Morgan,
This is James Talbot from Michigan!!! congratulations on the deal!!!!! best of luck to you, and I look forward to the new sounds and colours to come.
ps: it was a pleasure to meet you! Thank you for taking the time to have a chat with me about music and synthesizers.
Thanks James! lots of fun things to look forward to! Can’t wait to share.