UP 25th Anniversary Release Day Today
The 25th anniversary edition of R.E.M.’s Up is OUT NOW! Available on Deluxe 2-CD + 1-Blu-Ray, 2-LP, 2-CD, digital, and hi-res audio formats. 🆙🎉 Grab your copy HERE.
The 25th anniversary edition of R.E.M.’s Up is OUT NOW! Available on Deluxe 2-CD + 1-Blu-Ray, 2-LP, 2-CD, digital, and hi-res audio formats. 🆙🎉 Grab your copy HERE.
Peter is in the lineup for Lenny Kaye & Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration of Nuggets on November 12. The show takes place this Sunday night in Carrborro, NC at Cat’s Cradle. In addition to Peter, performers will include Lenny Kaye, Peter Buck, Hugo Burnham, Don Dixon, Alejandro Escovedo, Kevn Kinney, James Mastro, Tim Nielsen, Corey Parks, … Continued
Little known facts and minor memories of R.E.M.’s GREEN released on Election Day 35 years ago, November 8, 1988: It was almost called G4EEN (check out the typo on the vinyl album sleeve);
Say, haven’t you noticed? The “Lotus” official music video just got 🆙graded to HD! Check it out here & get ready: UP25 is out Friday!
Rolling Stone has an exclusive interview with Mike in which he looks back on the times surrounding UP and the making of the band’s 11th studio LP. Read the interview here.
It promises to be a banner day in Athens today: Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) has a brand new EP out called “Dolenz Sings R.E.M.” which features fresh and completely new arrangements of some of the band’s most memorable songs: “Shiny Happy People,” “Radio Free Europe,” “Man On The Moon,” and “Leaving New York.” To coincide … Continued
(L-R): Bill, Pete, Mick, Mike Athens GA (Photo by Bert)
Peter is in the star-studded lineup for the upcoming NUGGETS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION on November 12th at Cat’s Cradle in Carborro, NC. Lenny Kaye & Friends also features longtime co-conspirators Kevn Kinney and Steve Wynn. Ticket info here: Event complete.
From Scott & Peter and The No Ones: “We are proud that My Best Evil Friend is up for GRAMMY consideration!” The LP is included in the Best Alternative Music Album category.
The “Daysleeper” official music video just got an 🆙grade! Now available in HD — check out the full hi-res version.
Back in July this year, Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy & Friends (including drummer Jon Wurster) celebrated the 40th anniversary of Murmur’s 1983 release in style with a show at the Metro in Chicago where they performed the band’s debut album in its entirety along with a handful of their favorite R.E.M. songs. They had so … Continued
Blessings on your 99th birthday today, President Carter. -REMHQ
Cool to see that Nashville artist Soccer Mommy has a new 5-song EP called Karaoke Night out including a nice cover of “Losing My Religion.” Be sure to check it out if you have a chance! Listen here.
The Baseball Project’s west coast swing stopped in the Bay Area last night for a rocking show at Menlo Park’s fabulous Guild Theatre. The band was in their finest form I’ve seen this go’round, a great set for a spirited crowd, most of whom were decked out baseball-style (A’s over Giants) and many of whom sang along to every word of every song.
We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Up with an exciting collection of reissues! An expanded edition of the band’s bestselling 11th studio album, which features favorites like “Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” and “At My Most Beautiful,”