Popmatters.com has posted an intriguing article on the legacy of R.E.M.’s 1995 album MONSTER in which writer Ben Schumer makes the case that MONSTER is one of the band’s best despite its history of having been maligned by critics and fans alike. Is it time for a re-estimation
“We are so very saddened to hear the news of Randy’s passing, PYLON have always been an inspired catalyst to R.E.M. and the Athens music and art scene, and beyond. Randy’s guitar playing and attitude was intensely unique, and his influence integral and profound; he will be greatly missed.”
Mike has recorded a song for the film FAVORITE SON, recently acquired for distribution by Panorama Entertainment. Favorite Son stars Pablo Schreiber, who appeared in Woody Allen’s Vicki Cristina Barcelona, and Connor Paolo, who has appeared in films for Oliver Stone and Clint Eastwood.
Mike wrote and re-recorded his song, Gift
Click here to read Peter’s excellent interview with Mojo on the Murmur Deluxe package.
Michael will be joining Jane Pratt on her weekly radio show on Sirius XM Stars, Sirius 102 and XM 155 today, live between 6pm – 8pm. The show will repeat from 8pm -10pm.
Blue Leach, R.E.M.’s acclaimed tour video director, has taken home the prestigious Video Director of the Year award at the 2009 Total Production International Awards for his work on the R.E.M. ACCELERATE tour. Blue received the award Tuesday night in London, and, we couldn’t be happier for
The Alternateside.org at Fordham University’s WFUV is having a “Fun Drive” this weekend, and they plan to give away an iPod Nano chock full of R.E.M. songs. To learn more about how you can enter to win please click HERE.
Also, check back with the alternateside.org this weekend
The Murmur Deluxe Edition continues to pull in strong reviews wordlwide several weeks after its release in late November. This week’s roundup features assorted reviews from the British press. Be sure to check out the Psychologies.com article which includes a discussion with Michael.
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Please click on the link below to read an illuminating interview with Patti Smith who talks about performing at the March tribute to R.E.M. at Carnegie Hall in New York City in addition to her new film Dream of Life.
Scott McCaughey reports that he, Peter, Bill Rieflin, and John Ramberg will be among the stellar cast of musicians paying tribute to Neil Young’s famed “Doom/Ditch Trilogy” this evening in Portland at Dante’s. If you’re in the Portland area, this sounds like something not to be missed:
“Celebrate the depths
Michael, Mike, and Bertis were in Washington, DC, earlier in the week to witness the historic inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama, and, along with the estimated 1.8 million people in attendance, they had an amazing time participating in the festivities. The guys were proud to be a part
Just moments ago, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Millions of onlookers jammed the National Mall to observe what will surely go down as one of the truly historic and
On Monday, January 19th, Michael and the Manifest Hope: DC art gallery will co-host a special party in celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama. The party, presented by MoveOn.org, SEIU, OBEY Giant, and Shepard Fairey, is also co-hosted by Rosario Dawson, and actress Heather Graham.
PFAW will be reading the Constitution… Then on Monday quite a few events of note are going on around town. Here are some of the events that we’ll have our eyes on this Monday in Washington, DC, as a handful of the band’s favorite organizations get together and celebrate on
Happy New Year to everyone from all of us at REMHQ, and an especially happy (if somewhat belated) birthday shout-out to Michael who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, January 4th.
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The Murmur re-issue continues to garner accolades… this time from UK music mag Uncut who heap five stars on