We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Harris Savides, director of photography on the Everybody Hurts video. Harris was a supreme talent noted for his dynamic cinematographic work on several seminal music videos and films. “He was one of my favorite
Peter and Bill and their Christmas greetings from one of the first FC holiday packages
As we posted here earlier in the week, October 5th, tomorrow, is the official release date of Peter’s new LP on Mississippi Records! We’re excited, and we hope you are too!
We have a list of a bunch of great records stores just below which will be carrying Peter’s
Here’s some press on the Document reissue which we’ll be updating as we receive more reviews:
Q Review (PDF)
Baja Mexico, 3am:
I’ve got a glass with a little bit of Tequila left in it. It was full a few minutes ago. I’ve got Jimmy Reed haunting the turn table in the corner; I’ve been thinking about Jimmy Reed a lot lately, every note of music he ever
It was a packed house at the Sunset Tavern both Friday and Saturday night. And while each show had a different crowd and a different vibe, it was very clear that the anticipation in the house was for a reason: the debut of a 55-year-old rock star playing his
Hollywood, California — September 27, 2012 — Four acclaimed albums from R.E.M.’s 1980s I.R.S. Records tenure are making their high definition digital release debuts, exclusively on HD Tracks (HDtracks.com). Murmur and Document are both now available for download purchase in 192kHz/24bit and 96kHz/24bit digital resolution, and on
Gianni Sibilla’s interview with Bertis for Italian site Rockol takes a close look at the various affairs Bertis and the guys have attended to in the wake of last year’s break-up. Read it at rockol.com.
It was a packed house at the sunset tavern both friday and saturday night. and while each show had a different crowd and a different vibe it was very clear that the anticipation in the house was for a reason, the debut of a 55-year-old rock star playing his
nice pics of Mr Maybe/Mr Mills
This is the EPK (electronic press kit) from 1987 that accompanied the release of Document.
R.E.M. friends! Here’s a roundup of some timely politically-themed interviews, videos, thoughts, happenings, and links. Good to see some great stuff brewing and our gratitude to these friends, colleagues, and committed activists making a difference.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Today, September 25th, is National Voter Registration Day. NVRD
The expanded and remastered 25th Anniversary Edition of R.E.M.’s 1987 album, Document is out today. The new edition features the digitally remastered original album, plus a previously unreleased 1987 concert from the band’s legendary Work tour. The commemorative release also includes new liner notes by journalist David Daley,
A year ago today I awoke to news that I knew was coming, but news that I could never be prepared for. I had a call from R.E.M,’s manager Bertis telling me that the band was about to announce that they were, in their words, “calling it a day.”
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