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Mems of REM, Yo La Tengo & more playing orchestral Big Star tribute concert in Brooklyn (BV presale)

Members of R.E.M., Yo La Tengo, The Posies, The dB’s and more will be part of an “The Songs of Big Star,” a “one of a kind acoustic, orchestrated” tribute concert at Brooklyn’s…

R.E.M.'s "Radio Free Europe" turns 40 (original Hib-Tone 7" being reissued)

You can also listen to the original version of b-side “Sitting Still,“ which has been shared to streaming services for the first time.

Jesse Malin talks return of shows, made us two summer playlists

Summer is here, shows are back, and Jesse Malin has some music for the occasion. He’s playing 7 & 9:30 PM shows at City Winery tonight (6/25), and ahead of the shows, he penned a short essay on the return of NYC nightlife and made us two playlists…

Shoot the Singer: 20 Great Instrumentals by Non-Instrumental Bands

From The Cure, R.E.M. and The Smiths, to Broken Social Scene, Pavement, Portishead and more, here are 20 songs by bands where the singers keep their mouths shut.

Indie Basement (4/30): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new albums from Matt Sweeney & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Teenage Fanclub, Guided by Voices, Luke Haines (The Auteurs), Róisín Murphy, Paul Jacobs (Pottery), and more.

Split Single (Bob Mould Band, R.E.M., Superchunk) ready new LP, share first single

Split Single, the band led by Jason Narducy (Bob Mould, Verbow), that currently features Mike Mills (R.E.M.) and Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Mountain Goats), release their new album ‘Amplificado’ in June.

Adam Schlesinger virtual tribute ft. Courtney Love, Peter Buck, Sean Lennon & more announced

Organized by Fountains of Wayne’s Jody Porter, the event will also feature performances and stories from Mickey Dolenz, Chris Carrabba, James Iha, Ben Kweller, Patrick Carney, and more.

R.E.M. & Kate Pierson reflect on 30 years of ‘Out of Time’

R.E.M.’s seventh album, ‘Out of Time,‘ turns 30 on March 12. “It was the biggest shot in the arm,“ Michael Stipe says of playing “Losing My Religion“ in front of audiences. “The most powerful feeling that I think I’ve ever felt.”

Indie Basement (2/6): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in Indie Basement: reviews of new albums from The Weather Station, TV Priest, John Carpenter, Crack Cloud side project Peace Chord, and a compilation from Athens, GA cult band Oh-OK (ft. Michael Stipe’s sister, Lynda).

Widowspeak cover Dire Straits and R.E.M. on new EP (listen to "Romeo & Juliet")

“Sometimes you just want to sing something that feels like a friend, ya know?,“ says Widowspeak‘s Molly Hamilton of their cover of Dire Straits‘ “Romeo and Juliet.“
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