OUT OF TIME: The Most Politically Significant Album in US History
R.E.M.’s OUT OF TIME is touted as the most politically significant album in the United States in this article and podcast about the Longbox
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Music Groups Celebrating Net Neutrality Victory
Michael Welcomes the Slingshot Festival to ATH
“Welcome to ATH 2015 – the curve just changed again with SLINGSHOT.” ~ Michael Stipe
Check out SLINGSHOT, the new music, electronic art and tech festival in Athens, Georgia. Lots of amazing performers this year!
Gianni Sibilla Looks Back at R.E.M.’s Version of “Wicked Game”
On February, 25th, 1995 I went to see R.E.M. playing the Assago Forum, near Milan. Imagine my surprise when I was at the concert of my favorite band, and they unexpectedly covered one of my favorite songs of that time.
I’ve always loved “Wicked game.” I’ve loved it ever since
Follow Michael’s Film Picks for Apartamento on Instagram This Week
Apartamento’s Instagram will feature five film recommendations by Michael this week. Keep up with it all week to get Michael’s picks: here
Special Screening of R.E.M. BY MTV at Cat’s Cradle Apr. 10 to Benefit the Public Justice Foundation
R.E.M. JOINS OTHER ARTISTS IN STANDING UP FOR NET NEUTRALITY
We’re proud to stand with our fellow artists in support of real net neutrality. Read the LETTER we sent to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler before the FCC’s vote on open internet rules this Thursday.
Special Screening of R.E.M. BY MTV at Cat’s Cradle Apr. 10 to Benefit the Public Justice Foundation
Setlist from 1983 Show at Shea Stadium
Our friend from way back when, Laura Levine, took many now-iconic photographs of the band in the early to mid-1980s. She happened upon this and sent it along–a setlist which thanks to a hunch and a little easy sleuthing abetted by the estimable Remtimeline.com (thanks Chris Hartstonge) had
Terry Carlson: An Encomium
On Saturday, 7 February, the King of Cotton, Mr. Frequently Left Behind himself, Terry Carlson left us all behind. ‘TC’ (as he was known to many) passed away at his home in Moose Lake, MN–just south of the Great White North. Details list the cause as complications from diabetes, an
Minus 5 Set to Release New Album in March
The Minus 5 has a new album, Dungeon Golds, out March 10 on Yep Roc Records. It features #PeterBuck as well as Jeff Tweedy, various members of the The Decemberists, Linda Pitmon, Ian McLagan, and Bill Rieflin. You can preorder it now on CD and LP, with free
Looking Back To Opening Night 20 Years Ago In Perth
January 13th marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the band’s 1995 tour in support of Monster which kicked off in Perth, Australia, following a lengthy hiatus from the road. After four days of rehearsals in Perth, R.E.M. returned to the stage at the Perth Entertainment Centre with
Happy Birthday Michael Stipe!
It’s Michael’s birthday today and here are special birthday wishes from three lovely people who worked as his direct assistants over the many years:
-I hope this is the beginning of your best, most wonderful year ever! Happy Birthday Michael!! x-amy
-To a visionary, a masterful musician and a quintessential Southern gentleman.
Michael weighs in on Hidden Cameras singer Joel Gibb in Undertheradarmag.com feature
Check out this article on Hidden Cameras 2014 album AGE, one of Undertheradarmag.com’s “Overlooked album’s of 2014.” Read here.
Last Day of Reconstruction of the Steeple Campaign
Today is the last day of the Reconstruction of the Steeple campaign, a 40 day fundraiser that got extended by 20 days. You can bid on an incredible array of memorabilia from bands from the Athens, GA community who have come to the aid of this exceptional cause. Find