Fresh off the pairing of Radiohead albums with screenings of Nosferatu, Blue Starlite Entertainment’s Silents Synced series has announced the next installment featuring R.E.M.’s music. Beginning in February 2025, the band’s albums Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi will be used to soundtrack screenings of the 1924 Buster Keaton comedy Sherlock Jr. “Buster Keaton is … Continued
BBC Radio 2 is celebrating Michael’s birthday with a new compilation of archive interviews and key tracks from decades of broadcasts with R.E.M. talking to producer Mark Hagen, Radio 4’s Kirsty Lang, Whistle Test’s David Hepworth and Richard Skinner, Jools Holland, Simon Mayo, Matt Everitt, Mark Radcliffe and Jo Whiley. It also includes BBC live … Continued
Peter recently took his love for one of his favorite music films from the ’60s to new heights by recording a tribute to it for a limited edition flexidisc. “I recently appeared on my friend Chris Slusarenko’s podcast (Revolutions Per Movie) about rock and roll movies, where I discussed Wild In The Streets, a crazy … Continued
⭐️ 2024 was another year full of highlights for the guys as you can see from this year in review poster our friend @triphopcr (Jason Muñoz) compiled. Thanks to Jason for sharing this with us and thanks to all of you for following us here throughout the year. Here’s to a wonderful 2025!
“A photo of the entire band, crew, and traveling party before the last Nando Reis show. It’s been an amazing tour! I’ll be back.” – Peterphoto by Fernando Nunes!
Wishing Mike a very happy birthday today, December 17. Photo: Rick Diamond
🇧🇷 “I’m in a mall in Goiania, Brazil. The area is called flamboyant. They are playing a mellow samba version of ‘Losing My Religion.’” – Peter
“Just in case anybody wonders what I’m doing with my time in Brazil: check into the hotel, scope out the Xmas decorations, and pick an outfit that will match. Brasília!” ~ Peter
Athens was treated to an amazing show last Friday at the Foundry where the Nuçi’s Space benefit event, “Athens Uncovered: Revival,” featured performances by our very own Bill Berry, Randall Bramblett, members of Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. The evening, which included 24 songs, was emceed by local musician, all around … Continued
Sending our best birthday wishes out to Peter today! photo: Anton Corbijn
On March 26, 2025, a host of artists, including Michael, will gather together to celebrate and pay tribute to the legendary Patti Smith at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith is the 20th annual “Music Of” benefit with 100% of net proceeds going to music education … Continued
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“Recording ‘Everybody Hurts,’ I could really feel the heaviness of the song, and I wanted to inject a little touch of hope and light into it. There’s always a presence of light that can break through those times of darkness.” – Al Green Listen to Al Green’s cover of “Everybody Hurts” everywhere now. photo … Continued
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“Me, Nando, & the boys about to play Rock the Mountain Fest in the hills above Rio. I haven’t played a big festival since the last R.E.M. tour in 2008.” – Peter