Early murmurs of Monster, part 1


A year from #Monster25 but the anniversary of that period’s already started for me and my memory bank— right about 25 years ago, we went down to Mexico to have the inevitable discussion we had to have— tour next record (which didn’t exist yet but some songs were in the works)? …Warners, for whom the … Continued

Mills-McDuffie Concerto Slated for Buffalo This Weekend


Mike and Robert McDuffie are in Buffalo this weekend for concerto performances Friday and Saturday with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Visit this link for show info, tickets, and other details. http://bit.ly/millmcbuffalo

Peter, Scott, & Ben Gibbard Team Up For Minus 5 Track


Check out the video premiere of The Minus 5’s new song “Christmas in Antarctica” performed by Scott, Peter, Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie (lead vocals and co-writing) and Joe Adragna on drums. Watch “Christmas In Antarctica” Here

Peter, Scott, & Ben Gibbard Team Up For Minus 5 Track


Check out the video premiere of The Minus 5’s new song “Christmas in Antarctica” performed by Scott, Peter, Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie (lead vocals and co-writing) and Joe Adragna on drums. Watch “Christmas In Antarctica” Here

Michael Says Vote Progressive on Nov. 6


R.E.M. has been based in Athens GA since earliest times, when they were all students at the University of Georgia. In this video for People For the American Way, Michael Stipe weighs in on voting for progressive candidates in Tuesday’s midterm elections, including Stacey Abrams in the critical campaign for governor here in Georgia. Abrams has a the … Continued

Michael Says Vote Progressive on Nov. 6


R.E.M. has been based in Athens GA since earliest times, when they were all students at the University of Georgia. In this video for People For the American Way, Michael Stipe weighs in on voting for progressive candidates in Tuesday’s midterm elections, including Stacey Abrams in the critical campaign for governor here in Georgia. Abrams has a the … Continued

R.E.M. in Retrospect


The Atlantic’s James Parker takes a look at the ingredients of greatness that infuse the band’s music in the midst of the recent release of R.E.M. At The BBC: Read it here

Michael: “I’m Voting”


Michael sent us this photo to pass along to everyone today and to encourage everyone to vote on Nov. 6th. Here are some hashtags to check out as well: #pincauselove #roadtochange #turnouttuesday @marchforourlives

R.E.M. at the BBC Release Day is Here!


R.E.M. at the BBC, the band’s 9-disc box set of sessions, concerts, and interviews recorded and broadcast by the BBC through the years, is available today.

The collection tracks R.E.M.’s trip from the U.S. college rock scene to truly global artists, and it includes alternate versions of many of the band’s greatest hits, most of which have never been released before.

Michael, Bono, and Pharrell Among Artists Paying Homage to Sophie Calle’s Cat on New Album


Michael is among an array of artists who pay homage to Sophie Calle’s cat on her new album, Souris Calle. According to Rollingstone.com, “the 37-track project is named for the late feline, Souris, which translates to “mouse” in English.” Souris Calle is available to stream via Spotify, while it can also be purchased on triple LP vinyl. The article at rollingstone.com … Continued