Here’s an excerpt from an article in today’s NY Times about Michael’s legendary on-stage (and in-video) moves:
In the video for “Losing My Religion” — the song that would finally make R.E.M. a household name, even in my own rural Midwestern house — Michael Stipe spends the first couple of minutes
If you’re in the Classic City over the next few days, be sure to stop by PopFest, the multi-day music and arts festival held in downtown Athens, October 11-15. Featured acts include Bob Mould, Olivia Tremor Control, Throwing Muses, and Dead Milkmen.
The festival’s music venues are the 40 Watt
Scott McCaughey reports that he and Peter (yes, it seems his back will be well enough that he’ll be able to play!) will hit the road this November with John Wesley Harding & The King Charles 3 and The Minus 5.
The new John Wesley Harding album, The Sound Of
Yesterday, we posted the trailer for R.E.M.–Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, the 40-song career-spanning retrospective which will be released on November 15th. Be sure to watch the trailer below including a short snippet of new song We All Go Back to Where We Belong:
Pitchfork.com has a clip of Michael’s cameo appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon from Monday night. Click here to watch the clip in which Michael joins Jimmy behind the desk as Jimmy introduces Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood who perform “Give Up the Ghost” from
We are excited to share the new single cover for “We All Go Back To Where We Belong,” (as seen above). The track is one of three new songs featured on Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982-2011, the band’s greatest hits retrospective, out November 15th. In advance
since the announcement the guys and office have been surprised and humbled by the incredible outpouring of thanks and appreciation, including these stunning dedications by none other than our closest musical friends…Michael said, “oh my god we love all these guys and we’re really touched by the shoutouts!! Thanks!!! Xxx
We’ve posted links to articles by Flagpole, Salon, Guitar World, The Atlantic, and Contact Music which each discuss the band’s influence and legacy. Be sure to check out the last link which will take you to Rolling Stone’s cover story on the band from 1987.
Over the last week, since the band’s announcement to disband, the tributes and reflections have continued to roll in on an almost hourly basis… so much so that we’ve had a difficult time keeping up with them all. Thanks to everyone out there who has taken the time to reflect
The band will cap its 31-year recording career with its first-ever definitive greatest hits album, due out from Warner Bros. Records on November 15th. The 40-song retrospective– R.E.M., PART LIES, PART HEART, PART TRUTH, PART GARBAGE, 1982 – 2011–includes tracks from both the IRS and Warner years plus three
We’re continuing to roll-out some of the best articles we’ve seen following the band’s announcement that they were disbanding last week:
Coldplay covers “Everybody Hurts” at the Music Midtown Festival
14 R.E.M. Songs at Huffington Post
Michael Bamberger for Golf.com
A favorite
Here’s a second installment of some of the tributes, statements of support, recollections, and warm wishes we have seen and have greatly appreciated since R.E.M.’s announcement to disband earlier in the week:
Spin 10 All-Time Favorite R.E.M. Moments
UPDATE:
UK station Absolute Radio 90s will hold a special R.E.M. day Sunday, September 24th, as part of their Great American Rock Weekend. Listen as they play tons of R.E.M. tracks including fan favorites and rarities as well as interviews and other special features.
Throughout Sunday DJs Polly (10am-1pm UK time)