Just in from Anthony Mason, producer at CBS Mornings: “Happy almost fourth! We are re-airing the first R.E.M. piece tomorrow morning in the 8 o’clock hour”We hope you can tune in and check it out!
A long delayed Postcard From the Road: Twenty five years ago right now, R.E.M. and Wilco were in London, touring behind UP for R.E.M. and Wilco’s Summerteeth. This one was the second of two nights at the fabled Earls Court, a massive historic arena that seemed like a hundred years old (it wasn’t, built 1935, … Continued
“I think it was maybe a moment for R.E.M. and the UK where we had kind of been forgotten or pushed aside by younger bands, and that was a particular moment at Glastonbury where I think we pulled ourselves back to the front of the line and actually proved, this is what we’re capable of. … Continued
Check out episode 009 of The Singers Talk as Michael and host Jason Thomas Gordon discuss the many facets of being a vocalist. It’s a fascinating conversation… Listen Here.
Mike recently sat down with Rick Beato for a conversation about R.E.M.’s “journey and creative process,” stories behind the songs, and Mike’s insights on the evolution of the band’s music. A must! Watch it on YouTube
Part two of the CBS Mornings interview the band did with Anthony Mason including scenes from last night’s induction ceremony where Berry, Buck, Mills & Stipe performed an acoustic version of “Losing My Religion” photo credit: L. Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Tonight the band will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in NYC. This morning, their interview with CBS Mornings’ Anthony Mason aired. Check it out here.
Make plans to tune in tomorrow morning for the band’s interview with CBS Mornings’ Anthony Mason ahead of their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday evening. The segment should air around 8:00AM EDT.
Happy Songwriters Hall of Fame week everybody— major congratulations to Bill, Peter, Mike and Michael joining such esteemed company with the great songs they wrote over the years: https://bit.ly/3KIgoSo photo: Anton Corbijn
“I’m super excited to talk to Janeane—I’m a giant fan and it’s the first time we’ve had the opportunity to do a conversation together.” This Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00 PM, Michael will be talking about his upcoming solo album, his new photo book, and what’s coming next, & whatever else comes up at SVA … Continued
On April 5, 2024, @bertisdowns spoke “In Conversation” with Alex Maiolo on stage at the Tallinn Music Week conference in Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪 Click here to listen to this fascinating discussion about recording, touring, and the ethos that guided the band’s business decisions and how “R.E.M.’s strategic decisions inspired a generation of artists like Radiohead, … Continued
We’re prepping for Father’s Day with a storewide deal— Use code SUPERMAN for 20% off your purchase of any two (or more) items, whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or stocking your own shelves (we won’t tell!). Shop now through June 7. SHOP HERE.
MOJO Magazine always afforded R.E.M. generous coverage over the years— and this time they have outdone themselves with one of those Special Collectors’ Editions. On sale now or soon on newsstands especially in the UK but maybe also your town too. And of course there’s always MOJO’s online activity here.
Check out the Europe and UK dates for October 2024 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Big Star’s “Radio City”! Jody Stephens, Mike Mills, Chris Stamey, Jon Auer and Pat Sansone will perform “Radio City” in its entirety plus much more. US dates coming soon. Ticket Info Here: OCT. 24 -Auditorio Mar de Vigo – Vigo, … Continued
As we look back on the release of Reveal 23 years ago this week, another milestone, the band’s free concert in Cologne, Germany, 🇩🇪 for an estimated 100,000 fans in the Roncalliplatz by the Kolner Dom, immediately came to mind. It was an incredible show broadcast live on MTVEurope, and we thought it would be … Continued