Wednesday’s announcement of R.E.M.’s decision to disband after 31 years together has been followed by a wave of tributes, statements of support, recollections, and warm wishes which the guys truly appreciate. Perhaps Peter summed it up best on Wednesday when he said, “Being a part of your lives has
“To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call it a day as a band. We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished. To anyone who ever
R.E.M. is one of 25 bands shortlisted by Q Magazine for their “Greatest Act of the Last 25 Years” contest. The UK magazine is conducting the poll in conjunction with their 25th anniversary as a publication.
This from Q:
As we’ve already mentioned quite a lot, the year
Troy Davis was convicted of murdering a Georgia police officer in 1991. Nearly two decades later, Davis remains on death row — even though the case against him has fallen apart (Please read Amnesty International’s Press Release at the bottom of this article).
Davis is set to be executed by the
Check out this remix of “Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter” by DJ Dickey Doo (alligator artwork by Alexander Doerr):
Michael will be on hand at Dashwood Books in New York City on Wednesday, September 14th from 6PM-8PM to sign copies of Two Times Intro: On the Road With Patti Smith. Dashwood Books is located at 33 Bond Street between Lafayette and Bowery. The book will be
Here in the States we’re gearing up for a much-anticipated long weekend thanks to the national Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5th. As we head in that direction, here are some of this week’s highlights from in and around chronictown…
This Week’s Highly Recommended: Lance Bangs’ Artist Profile
As we reported back in June, Peter plays guitar on the forthcoming John Wesley Harding album, The Sound Of His Own Voice, due out October 11th on Yep Roc. Today, we just received news from Wes himself that the record is now available for pre-order from the the
Lance Bangs’ feature video for The Creators Project–a global network dedicated to the celebration of creativity, culture and technology–takes an in-depth and intriguing look at the numerous creative impulses and projects of Michael Stipe, who, by his own admission, has always “wanted to make music and create things.”
As we reported here yesterday an alumni group has produced a PSA for the University of Georgia which features music from the band’s “Oh My Heart.” The PSA, which will air during UGA’s sporting events beginning this fall, centers around the iconic North Campus Chapel Bell which is
A University of Georgia alumni group has produced a :30 public service announcement that will air during the school’s televised sporting events beginning this fall. The theme of the PSA centers around the iconic Chapel Bell on the University’s historic North Campus. The Chapel Bell has a storied history on
First off, we want to wish Peter a speedy recovery from the debilitating back ailment that has forced him to skip The Baseball Project’s upcoming U.S. tour. We’re all very hopeful that Peter bounces back soon.
COMMUNITY CHORUS COVERS “EVERYBODY HURTS”
The Athens Banner-Herald calls the special performance of
Unfortunately, due to a severe back ailment, Peter has been temporarily sidelined and will miss The Baseball Project’s upcoming tour of the USA scheduled to run from August 25th-September 5th. According to The Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey, “Our fantastic bassist and 12-string guitarist, Peter Buck has been struck down