We knew it was gonna happen:
Pearl Jam has quietly confirmed reports that it’s no longer on Epic Records. In the Q&A section of the latest Pearl Jam Rumour Pit, the band’s official online newsletter, the question “Have Pearl Jam left their record company yet?” is answered by a simple “Yes.” Neither the band’s management nor Epic–Pearl Jam’s home since its debut album in 1991–are making official comments on the matter. (full story)
This is huge news. At the stage where Pearl Jam is in their career, they really don’t need a major label behind them. They don’t do videos, they don’t do aggressive radio campaigns. They could go to a smaller label, they could go on their own, whatever. Their choices are endless. Big news. Discuss.