One of the longest-lasting and most beloved music festivals in Europe, Rock Werchter will celebrate its 50th anniversary the first weekend of July at Festivalpark in Werchter, Belgium— Werchter was a festival R.E.M. always looked forward to, playing it a total of 7 times (and in fact, from 1985 on, every single summer tour by … Continued
Michael is among a stellar cast of artists contributing songs to Democracy Forward, a compilation vinyl record of pro-democracy and protest songs being released by Democracy Forward and Bitter Southerner. All proceeds from the double album will go to the former, one of the key legal organizations doing the essential work of defending democracy, the … Continued
“Here is the first single, “The Pink Floyd Research Group,” from the new Luke Haines – Peter Buck record, Going Down to the River to Blow My Mind. The album will be out July 25th, followed by an August tour of the UK also featuring the Minus Five! See y’all on the road!” – Peter … Continued
Peter just checked in to tell us about a new musical project he’s involved in: “May 23rd is the date of the single “Outside Again” from a new group featuring me, Barrett Martin, Alain Johannes and Duke Garwood. The band is called Drink the Sea, and the albums we recorded were made around the world. … Continued
“In the 24 hours after the Little Steven’s Underground Garage cruise experience, Scott McCaughey wrote, recorded, and did a video concerning the upcoming Minus Five tour in June! I mostly napped. I hope to see y’all out on this one-of-a-kind tour, featuring Scott, me, Linda Pitmon, Kurt Bloch and Debbi Peterson from the Bangles! Onward … Continued
Be sure to check out Uncut Online’s excellent interview with Natalie Merchant who talks about Fables, friendship, and the songs of R.E.M. which had “echoes of a strange lost America.” Read here.
Watch a special dispatch from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty including messages from Mike & Michael and Radio Free’s Europe’s president Stephen Capus on World Press Freedom Day TODAY! More here: ffm.to/remrfe2025
Check out Michael’s conversation with Anthony Mason which aired on CBS Mornings earlier today. They spoke about R.E.M.’s brand-new release “Radio Free Europe 2025,” a 5-track EP dedicated to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay.
We are thrilled to announce the release of Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track benefit EP featuring two never-before-released tracks: a 2025 remix by longtime collaborator Jacknife Lee and original producer Mitch Easter’s 1981 remix “Radio Free Dub.” The release celebrates the 75th anniversary of the “OG” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, established by the United States 75 … Continued
To celebrate the release of their upcoming new album “Going Down To The River… To Blow My Mind,” Peter Buck and Luke Haines are back with a 15-date UK tour this August. Support from The Minus Five. Ticket details HERE.
UNCUT’s cover story finds Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills reflecting on their early years and in particular Fables of the Reconstruction as it turns 40: a pivotal record in the band’s story. For more information on how you can order a copy of the issue, visit Uncut Magazine‘s site.
Athens is in for a real shindig this Thursday April 24th at the Hotel Indigo’s Rialto Room in Athens, GA as Peter, Kevn Kinney, and Angie Aparo will entertain those gathered with great tunes and memorable tales. Hope to see you there! Ticket information here.
Peter and Kevn Kinney will be back at the Rialto Club this Thursday at Hotel Indigo in downtown Athens for what promises to be a great show (along with Angie Aparo)—it’s the finale of Kevn’s four concert residency, so you won’t want to miss it. 8pm EDT, doors at 7pm. Get your tickets here. … Continued
Peter & Kevn Kinney will play a special Easter Sunday show at the Rialto Club at Hotel Indigo this weekend. Visit the hotel’s website for more information.
Today marks the 44th anniversary of the day R.E.M. first went up to Winston-Salem, NC to record 3 songs with young producer Mitch Easter: Radio Free Europe, Sitting Still and Wh. Tornado at Mitch Easter’s Drive-in Studio in Winston-Salem. It was released on Hib-Tone Records three months later and things were off and running! Peter … Continued