Follow Michael’s Film Picks for Apartamento on Instagram This Week
Apartamento’s Instagram will feature five film recommendations by Michael this week. Keep up with it all week to get Michael’s picks: here
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Special Screening of R.E.M. BY MTV at Cat’s Cradle Apr. 10 to Benefit the Public Justice Foundation
R.E.M. JOINS OTHER ARTISTS IN STANDING UP FOR NET NEUTRALITY
We’re proud to stand with our fellow artists in support of real net neutrality. Read the LETTER we sent to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler before the FCC’s vote on open internet rules this Thursday.
Special Screening of R.E.M. BY MTV at Cat’s Cradle Apr. 10 to Benefit the Public Justice Foundation
Setlist from 1983 Show at Shea Stadium
Our friend from way back when, Laura Levine, took many now-iconic photographs of the band in the early to mid-1980s. She happened upon this and sent it along–a setlist which thanks to a hunch and a little easy sleuthing abetted by the estimable Remtimeline.com (thanks Chris Hartstonge) had
Terry Carlson: An Encomium
On Saturday, 7 February, the King of Cotton, Mr. Frequently Left Behind himself, Terry Carlson left us all behind. ‘TC’ (as he was known to many) passed away at his home in Moose Lake, MN–just south of the Great White North. Details list the cause as complications from diabetes, an
Minus 5 Set to Release New Album in March
The Minus 5 has a new album, Dungeon Golds, out March 10 on Yep Roc Records. It features #PeterBuck as well as Jeff Tweedy, various members of the The Decemberists, Linda Pitmon, Ian McLagan, and Bill Rieflin. You can preorder it now on CD and LP, with free
Looking Back To Opening Night 20 Years Ago In Perth
January 13th marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the band’s 1995 tour in support of Monster which kicked off in Perth, Australia, following a lengthy hiatus from the road. After four days of rehearsals in Perth, R.E.M. returned to the stage at the Perth Entertainment Centre with
Happy Birthday Michael Stipe!
It’s Michael’s birthday today and here are special birthday wishes from three lovely people who worked as his direct assistants over the many years:
-I hope this is the beginning of your best, most wonderful year ever! Happy Birthday Michael!! x-amy
-To a visionary, a masterful musician and a quintessential Southern gentleman.
Michael weighs in on Hidden Cameras singer Joel Gibb in Undertheradarmag.com feature
Check out this article on Hidden Cameras 2014 album AGE, one of Undertheradarmag.com’s “Overlooked album’s of 2014.” Read here.
Last Day of Reconstruction of the Steeple Campaign
Today is the last day of the Reconstruction of the Steeple campaign, a 40 day fundraiser that got extended by 20 days. You can bid on an incredible array of memorabilia from bands from the Athens, GA community who have come to the aid of this exceptional cause. Find
Michael performs surprise set at Webster Hall in NYC
Michael performed a surprise set of songs at Webster Hall in NYC last night including ones by R.E.M. as well as covers of tracks by Vic Chesnutt, Perfume Genius, Patti Smith (who headlined the show), and a Liza-inspired version of “Theme From ‘New York, New York’.”
Rollingstone.com has the
32 years ago: in the studio
Bertis was doing some research this morning on the estimable and invaluable The R.E.M. Timeline (thanks Chris Hartstonge and team), and he came upon this from 32 years ago:
8-16 December 1983 – Studio A, Reflection Sound Studios, Charlotte, NC
Tracks recorded: Harborcoat / 7 Chinese Bros. / So.
Colbert Report finale tonight
Colbert Report finale tonight–the end of an era, the passing of the torch, except there’s . . . no torch
Two years ago Michael did some Christmas cheer with Stephen and Mandy Patinkin:
… and of course the hilarious interview and rocking performance of the band on The Report
Happy Birthday Mike Millls!
Birthday wishes to Mike Mills from all of us here at REMHQ!