R.E.M. is the number one American band of all time according to a poll conducted by music site Weeping Elvis. Criteria included such things as influence on other artists, breaking new musical ground, creating a unique sound, genre or movement, longevity, and the insistence that the band must be
If you didn’t catch it earlier this week, listen to 10 Million BC from Peter’s forthcoming solo record (due out in the fall):
GUITARS FOR GOOD CAUSES
This weekend during Athfest two guitars are being auctioned/raffled for two very worthy causes. One of the
Here’s the studio version of Peter’s new track, 10 Million BC, from his forthcoming solo record:
Stay tuned for more details on the record!
AV CLUB VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: THE SACRED SITES OF R.E.M.
As we reported yesterday, the AV Club has posted a cool video look at some of the sites essential to the R.E.M. pilgrimage. Check it out at avclub.com
FINSTER’S PARADISE GARDEN RECEIVES RESTORATION GRANT
Celebrated folk artist Howard Finster’s amazing creation
Check out 10 Million BC, a track from Peter’s forthcoming solo record, which made its debut on WFMU yesterday during Steve Wynn’s guest DJ slot on the New Jersey station. Spin.com calls 10 Million BC “a swampy garage-rocker that sounds like it was found lurking under a
Steve Wynn of The Baseball Project and the Dream Syndicate will guest DJ tomorrow, Thursday, June 14th, from Noon – 3pm on Jersey City’s WFMU. Listeners will be able to ask Steve questions via the live accuplaylist, and he’ll be in charge of the music for that portion
On the heels of their excellent six-part series on the band, “Perfect Circle: An R.E.M. Story,” the AV Club has posted a 5:30 minute video chronicling the “sacred sites” of R.E.M.’s Athens, Georgia. Check it out as AV Club pilgrims interview Bertis, visit sites connected with the band’s history
If you’re looking for a different interpretation of the band’s classic songs you might want to check out a new release by Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star called “Lullaby Versions of R.E.M.” featuring “lush instrumental versions” of the following 12 tracks:
Lullaby Versions of R.E.M.:
Man on the Moon
Orange Crush
Everybody
Read Pastemagazine.com’s report on Peter’s performance of one of his new songs, titled “10,000 BC,” in his singing debut May 26, backed by Joseph Arthur HERE. Stay tuned for more information about the forthcoming release at remhq.com.
Stephen Hyden’s final installment in his six part series on R.E.M.–A Perfect Circle– is now up and running. Check out Until the day is done (Accelerate and Collapse Into Now) in which the band’s last two albums are evaluated here.
I just returned from a trip to New York and London, always two of my favorite places and essential to the history of R.E.M. In New York I saw Peter and he filled me in on his recently-recorded solo record, about which details will soon be forthcoming–very exciting
On May 28th, London’s Barbican will host a fully-orchestrated performance of Big Star’s legendary album Third/Sister Lovers and other gems from the band’s timeless catalog, featuring Mitch Easter, Jody Stephens, Chris Stamey, Ken Stringfellow, Mike Mills, Charles Cleaver and other special guests. The lineup will include:
Mike Mills
The AV Club has posted the fifth installment from their six-part series on the band, “Perfect Circle: An R.E.M. Story.” This time they look at “R.E.M.’s least embraceable album” Fables of the Reconstruction:
Fables Of The Reconstruction isn’t my favorite R.E.M. record. I’ve warmed to it a lot in
Earlier this week, Atlanta’s 92.9 Dave FM interviewed legendary news anchor Dan Rather who has a new book out called Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News. During the interview, Dan tells the strange story behind R.E.M.’s hit “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?” . Check it out around the 7-minute
Check out this great interview with Scott on 750am The Game on “The Bald Faced Truth” where he jumped on board to talk about The Baseball Project, R.E.M., baseball, and playing his first show with R.E.M. on Saturday Night Live. Listen here.