Umphrey’s McGee have partnered with the Myxstem App–a new listening service that empowers fans to control the listening experience on their mobile device–to deliver their latest album, Asking For a Friend. While the collection of music previously dropped on July 1, 2023, the new system allows users to be in control of their listening experience through a variety of playful options to warp, shift and reimagine the band’s material. 

The Myxstem App allows patrons to adjust levels of each instrument (stem) to solo, mute, pan, loop, and access lyrics in a fun and immersive way, much like being at the mixing board of a recording studio. “I really think this new app is something special. The way it allows you to manipulate your favorite songs, it’s like putting you in the control room at the studio with the band,” remarked founding member Brendan Bayliss. 

He continued, “My only complaint is that it wasn’t around when I was a young player studying my favorite albums. I can only imagine how much easier it would’ve been to learn songs with the isolation and tempo controls. My favorite part is taking an existing song and making it feel brand new with a few quick moves. Genuine fun.” 

Learn more and download the app here. Watch a video on the new system and hear comments from Bayliss via the official Instagram of Umphrey’s McGee.