Taken from Murmurs.com....
The first single from R.E.M.'s forthcoming new album will be Leaving New York, according to the website for UK music retailer HMV.
The track will be released on September 27 and is available for pre-order. Michael Stipe last week told Rolling Stone it is a love song.
With a titled still unconfirmed, the band's new album is due for release on October 4 in the UK, HMV understands. Both dates may vary internationally.
In related news, it appears dates for R.E.M.'s accompanying tour of the US will be made public in August, while international dates will be confirmed in late September or early October.
Murmursian Preston reports North American fanclub members are being notified of the upcoming tour ticket presale through the mail.
Members will receive a postcard containing a special code to use in an online registration between August 9 at 1pm EDT and August 10 at 6pm EDT, Preston said.
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