David Lowery
The Bad Ends (mems R.E.M., Five Eight) pay homage to 'The Bear' in "Thanksgiving 1915" video
The Bad Ends, the Athens, GA group led by former Five-Eight frontman Mike Mantione and featuring Bill Berry on drums (his first band since leaving R.E.M.), release their debut album in January.
KCRW releasing '80s/'90s recordings of R.E.M., Tom Waits, Meat Puppets, more
KCRW unearthed 50 live recordings that haven’t been heard since their original air dates in the ’80s and ’90s.
Drive-By Truckers announce North American tour w/ Ryley Walker, Matthew E White, others
”I have a feeling these will be some of the greatest DBT shows we’ve ever played and I hope to see all of you out there as soon as possible,” Patterson Hood says.
Athens, GA's 40 Watt Club burglarized; R.E.M., Camper Van Beethoven members offering reward
Athens, GA’s revered indie rock venue 40 Watt Club was burglarized early Friday morning (7/28) and thieves made off which much of the equipment that makes up its PA system. Flagpole Magazine reports that they made off with seven amplifiers, eight direct boxes and 37 microphones
Flaming Lips reveal cover of "Sad and Beautiful World" from upcoming Sparklehorse tribute LP (listen)
A group of bands have teamed up to honor the late Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse by recording a tribute album, Last Box of Sparklers, which they’re currently raising money for on Indiegogo…
weekend reading: David Lowery's response to an NPR intern (on the subject of stealing music)
If you’re like me, you’ve already been sent this article at least ten times, but did you read the whole thing yet? Or the 546 (as of this posting) comments…
