R.E.M.
‘Lifes Rich Pageant’: How R.E.M. Banked A Classic
‘Lifes Rich Pagent’ was a watershed album for R.E.M. on which Michael Stipe gained in confidence as a frontman and began to clearly enunciate his lyrics.
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In-Depth4 days agoRecording Studios: A History Of The Most Legendary Studios In Music
The histories of the most iconic recording studios – Sun, Motown, Abbey Road – have made them almost as famous as the musicians who have recorded there.
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Features1 week ago
Songs About The Moon: 20 Essential Tracks For Lunar-Ticks
There has been no shortage of songs about the Moon, from romantic ballads to conspiracy theory-fuelled considerations and zeitgeist-capturing hits.
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News3 weeks ago
Listen To The Original 1981 Hib-Tone Version Of R.E.M.’s ‘Sitting Still’
The track also features on the new reissue of the band’s classic ‘Radio Free Europe’ single, out on July 23.
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In-Depth3 weeks ago
Woodstock And Beyond: How the Modern Music Festival Came To Be
While we wait for better times to return to festivals around the world, it’s worth taking a look at how modern music festivals came to be.
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In-Depth1 month ago
Pop Music: The World’s Most Important Art Form
Many people mistake pop music as disposable. But from the blues to The Beatles, some of the most important artistic statements have been wrapped up in the world’s most popular songs.
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Features1 month ago
Best Music Podcasts: Shows You Need To Hear
The best music podcasts are equal parts fascinating and addictive, telling the stories behind the music and breaking down what’s in the secret sauce.
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Behind The Albums2 months agoThe Full Story Behind R.E.M.’s ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction’
The difficult third album? That’s a tag that has frequently been attached to R.E.M.’s 'Fables Of The Reconstruction,' but it couldn't be further from the truth.
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In-Depth2 months ago
How LGBTQ Musicians Broke Barriers To The Mainstream
LGBTQ musicians haven’t always benefitted from today’s attitudes towards sexuality, but many pioneers fought for LGBTQ rights in the mainstream.
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News2 months ago
R.E.M.’S Debut 1981 Single, ‘Radio Free Europe’ Set For First-Ever Reissue
The reissue be presented in the record's original format: as a 45-RPM single housed in a black and white jacket featuring photography by Michael Stipe.
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Features2 months ago
100 Of The Best 90s Alternative Songs: When The Underground Went Mainstream
From grunge to indie rock, shoegaze to electronica, the best 90s alternative songs represent the eclectic spirit of the decade.
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Features3 months ago
Don’t Drink The Water: How The Environmental Movement Shaped Music
From protest songs to Greenpeace concerts, musicians have long helped push the environmental movement’s cause, rallying for Mother Earth.
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Behind The Albums4 months ago
How ‘Reckoning’ Surpassed All Expectations For R.E.M.
As R.E.M. looked to record the follow-up to 'Murmur,' the bar set for their second album 'Reckoning' was already exceedingly high.
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Playlists4 months ago
The Happiest Songs Ever
It seems that wherever you look the world is in tumult. Which is why these songs are all the more important.
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Features4 months ago
The Greatest Debut 45 Records In History
The medium may change from analog to digital, but there’s always something magical about a great single, a record that can change your life in four minutes or less.
