R.E.M.

Band of the Day (10.27.09): RICHARD HAWLEY

source: MOG

His collaborations are to die for. Hawley has also done tremendous session work. His collaborations include R.E.M., the Arctic Monkeys, Nancy Sinatra, and Elbow. There was almost one with Morrissey's live band too, for which Hawley auditioned as a guitarist, but was rejected after he starte...

Published Tue, Oct 27

Album Review : Reckoning (Deluxe Edition)

source: Rolling Stone

Artist: R.E.M. Album: Reckoning (Deluxe Edition) Review: "Murmur" is the more inventive of R.E.M.'s early albums, but their second disc, the powerful Reckoning, established the band as bona fide leaders of the new American indie-rock underground. Drummer Bill Berry shines here, propellin...

Published Mon, Jun 8

“Pepper” Reminds Me Of Getting Into Bands Past Their Prime

source: Idolator

Do people ever get into a band later in their careers?  R.E.M. is a good example, as they seemed to attract waves of new fans at different points in their discography, and those new fans were not always interested in the releases that predated their discovery of the band.  And evergreen artists...

Published Mon, Apr 20

This Week's Controversial Burger King Ad Is Not Soundtracked By An ...

source: Idolator

 NY - R.E.M. Song After extensive consultation with fans of Michael Stipe et al on my buddy list, I'm comfortable saying that the Internet is wrong on that point. Compare the original with the ad, after the jump. Now that that's been cleared up, can anyone tell me what ...

Published Thu, Apr 16

New Book Says 'Hello' to R.E.M. massage tools

source: v9.drunksexs.net

Michael Stipe and photographer David Belisle signed copies of their new book, 'Hello' at a London bookstore. The book follows REM on tour, through ... v9.drunksexs.net

Published Sun, Mar 29

All That R.E.M. Can't Leave Behind

source: NYT > R.E.M.

Members of band REM reflect on 14-year collaboration that has won popularity among young listeners while holding on to original fans; newest album is In Time: Best of REM. 1988-2003; photos

Published Thu, Mar 19

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Michael Stipe: Smiling with Your ...

source: woopie.jp

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon series page at Hulu.com R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe shows Jimmy how to smile with his eyes. www.woopie.jp

Published Wed, Mar 11

STIPE EXCITED BY R.E.M. TRIBUTE GIG

source: PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)

PR-inside.com) MICHAEL STIPE jumped at the chance to watch a New York charity performance of R.E.M. songs - because it's the only opportunity he'll ever get to hear his own music live in concert. Patti Smith, Glen Hansard and Bob Mould headline a tribute gig at New York City's Carnegie Hall on We...

Published Wed, Mar 11