R.E.M.

Modern Skirts to play new “minimalistic” material

source: Red and Black

The Athens rockers garnered much success from their independent debut release Catalogue of Generous Men in 2005, which boasted the harmonic hit “Pasadena” and led to a successful European tour where they opened for R.E.M. in Amsterdam.

Published Thu, Jan 28

Boy Genius calls Athens its ‘Mecca’

source: Red and Black

“Athens is my Mecca,” Marisa Cerio, Boy Genius’ lead guitarist, said. “Pylon and R.E.M. are up there as far as my favorite bands go, so getting to perform in Athens is always a big treat.” Nowhere is the affiliation with this music scene more clear than on Boy Genius’ sophomore album, “Staggerin...

Published Thu, Jan 28

REM Announce Free iphone/ipod Touch App

source: antiMUSIC.com

InternetNews.com REM iphone is the official app that enables fans to stay up-to-date on all the latest REM happenings direct from the band's headquarters in Athens, GA. ... REM Launches iphone/ipod Touch ApplicationPlay by Play R.E.M. Launches iPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationBeatCrave.com

Published Tue, Dec 8

MTV GREECE CONCERT AIRS FRIDAY

source: REMHQ

A one-hour version of R.E.M.'s European Tour finale from the original Olympic stadium, Panathinaiko "Kallimarmaro" in Athens, Greece (the concert ...

Published Thu, Apr 23

WEEKEND UPDATE: MTV TO BROADCAST EUROPEAN TOUR FINALE WORLDWIDE AND MORE

source: REMHQ

On Friday, April 24th, a one-hour version of R.E.M.'s monumental European Tour finale from Athens, Greece, will be re-broadcast worldwide by MTV ...

Published Thu, Apr 16

Big names in music namedrop Classic City

source: Red and Black

When talking to a non-Athenian about music, it is not uncommon for Athens residents to name drop. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Of Montreal, The Whigs - the list goes on. Classic City residents live in a music mecca, and they know it. Perhaps even more delightful is the realization that name-droppi...

Published Wed, Mar 18

Randy Bewley, R.I.P. [Obituaries]

source: Idolator

Coming up around the same time as R.E.M., the band's influence and history on the Athens music scene can't be understated–they practiced at the original 40 Watt location–but it goes much farther than that. I often see this sort of thing written about Pylon: "Though they never achieved R.E.M.'s l...

Published Thu, Feb 26

My Main Problem: R.E.M.'s "Accelerate" Review

source: YouTube

Review of the album "Accelerate", released 2008 by the band R.E.M. from Athens Georgia. Produced by Jacknife Lee and R.E.M. Overall 4* rating Key Tracks: Supernatural Superserious, Hollow Man, Sing for the Submarine, Living well is the Best Revenge Subscribe to get bi-weekly video reviews fr...

Published Thu, Jan 22