#rem tag - Briefly

Peter Buck's criticism of Around the Sun reflected the band's struggle post-Bill Berry, with lifeless tracks overshadowing some quality material, though gems still exist.

Music

fromPitchfork

3 months ago

R.E.M. Remix Debut Single to Benefit Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Whether it's music or a free press-censorship anywhere is a threat to the truth everywhere. On World Press Freedom Day, I'm sending a shout-out to the brave journalists at Radio Free Europe.

Europe news

US news

fromwww.npr.org

3 months ago

R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., still welcomes fans 45 years after the band started there

R.E.M. celebrates 45 years since its founding, marking an important cultural pilgrimage to Athens, Georgia.

Washington DC

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

4 months ago

Canada Greatly Irritated by US Tariffs, DC Area Economy Teeters, and Shutdown Looms - Washingtonian

President Trump's address to Congress coincides with a crucial government funding deadline and newly imposed tariffs affecting trade relations.

SF music

fromConsequence

5 months ago

R.E.M. reunite to play "Pretty Persuasion" with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy

R.E.M. reunited onstage after years, marking a significant moment for fans and band members alike.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.ocregister.com

7 months ago

How R.E.M. transformed from scrappy college band to Hall of Fame rock group

R.E.M. revolutionized the 1980s music scene with their unique sound and became mainstream icons with hits like 'Losing My Religion.'

fromThe New Yorker

8 months ago

How R.E.M. Created Alternative Music

Richard Linklater's 'Slacker' captures the spirit of spontaneity and artistic marginality, underscoring a life lived on the intellectual fringes.

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Michael Shannon: 'I think television is garbage - I certainly don't watch it'

That's me in the spotlight: Michael Shannon on swapping Hollywood for an REM covers band