Today is the premiere of the first music video from new Athens, GA band The Bad Ends, which features R.E.M.’s own Bill Berry!
Watch the video on Stereogum.com
The band is made up of five long time Athens and Atlanta scene musicians, including songwriter Mike Mantione of Five Eight (vocals/guitar), Bill Berry (drums), Dave Domizi (bass), Christian Lopez (guitar), and Geoff Melkonian (keyboards).
The song, All Your Friends Are Dying, is from the band’s debut record The Power And The Glory which will be released on New West Records this coming January 20, 2023. Pre-order the LP here.
The video, directed by Lance Bangs, features appearances by many Athens scene-sters and other friends, including members of REM, Big Star, Pylon, The Glands, Sugar, and more. Enjoy!