R.E.M.

Behind The Albums3 weeks ago

‘Green’: The Album That Thrust R.E.M. Into The Eye Of The Storm

Released to coincide with the US presidential election, Michael Stipe said the album was intended to be a gesture of hope and encouragement.

Behind The Albums1 month ago

‘Live At The Olympia’: R.E.M.’s Gift To Its Loyal Fans

R.E.M. booked a five-night stand at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre in 2007, with advance billing referring to the shows as 'public rehearsals.'

News1 month ago

R.E.M. Share Newly-Restored Video For ‘New Test Leper’

The song also features on the new, deluxe edition of the band’s ‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’.

Features1 month ago

The Digital Music Revolution: From The MP3 To Music-Is-Free

From the advent of MP3s to the births of Napster, iTunes and the streaming revolution, the shift to digital music forever changed the way we experience music.

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Behind The Albums2 months ago

‘Automatic For The People’: How R.E.M. Created A Soul-Searching Classic

Artistically, ‘Automatic For The People’ arguably remains R.E.M’s high-water mark. It continues to attract plaudits from far and wide.

Features2 months ago

Best ‘SNL’ Musical Performances: 15 Unmissable Live Appearances

From Nirvana to Billie Eilish, here are some of the best SNL musical performances from late-night TV’s grandest show.

Features2 months ago

Best Music Podcasts: 20 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.

Behind The Albums2 months ago

‘Monster’: How R.E.M. Unleashed Their Inner Rock’n’Roll Beast

With their ‘Monster’ album, R.E.M. got back to making what guitarist Peter Buck described as a "real noisy rock’n’roll record”.

In-Depth2 months ago

We Shall Overcome: The Power Of Protest Songs

People have been using music as a means to express dissatisfaction for as long as we know, but why is it so powerful?

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Features3 months ago

‘You Have To Trust Your Instinct’: Miles Copeland On I.R.S Records And 50 Years Of Artist Management

The London-born American music mogul’s new book, ‘Two Steps Forward, One Step Back’ is out now.

Behind The Albums3 months ago

‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’: How R.E.M. Expanded In All Directions

Arguably less immediate and less accessible than previous R.E.M. landmark albums, ‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’ was a sprawling, “White Album”-esque affair.

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In-Depth3 months ago

Don’t You Forget About Me: Why 80s Music Is Cooler Than You Think

Too often remembered for its clichés, 80s music actually has far more to offer than many remember – and it's cooler than you think.

News3 months ago

Listen To R.E.M. Cover Richard Thompson’s Classic Song, ‘Wall Of Death’

The band's impassioned cover of the song features on the expanded edition of 'New Adventures In Hi-Fi', out on October 29.

Behind The Albums3 months ago

‘Document’: Capturing R.E.M. At A Pivotal Point In Their Career

‘Document’ gave R.E.M. the chance to further broaden their palette, fashioning songs from riffs written on instruments such as mandolins and accordions.