Umphrey’s McGee will follow its 2009 studio album Mantis with a very unique release. Instead of a traditional album, the band will roll out a series of new digital singles and digital EPs that feature both studio versions of live favorites and brand new material. Umphrey’s tried an experimental approach with the release of Mantis by unlocking levels of content as fans ordered the album.

The group explains:

The forthcoming offerings combine studio takes on some familiar UM favorites, as well as some new material that hasn’t yet seen the light of day. We will be kicking things off with one of the latter, a brand new studio single titled “Wellwishers.” The track is free for download as a Thank You for your continued support. Additionally, there will be a widget available for posting on your Facebook page or blog to help spread the word (stay tuned). And for you discerning audiophiles, you can go to umlive.net and upgrade to the FLAC or 24-Bit Hi Res FLAC of “Wellwishers.”

The upcoming releases will be available as series of digital EPs. You will have a few options to acquire them: buy the EPs separately or as a bundle; or splurge for the holidays on the box set which will include music and video for the discerning UMphreak, including a wealth of bonus tracks, previously unreleased rarities, and hand-picked, band curated material from studio and live work. The tracks will be available in multiple formats: MP3, FLAC, and 24-Bit Hi Res FLACs for select titles. Details will be released shortly.