Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Reg Presley (Troggs). You made our hearts sing. Watch R.E.M. take on the Troggs at MAGNET: The post Happy Birthday Reg Presley (Troggs) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, R.E.M. released Fables Of The Reconstruction. Whistle as the wind blows. Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends play Fables Of The Reconstruction in 2025: The post R.E.M. Released “Fables Of The Reconstruction” 40 Years A... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 70th birthday Jon King (Gang Of Four). Return the gift. Read Buffalo Tom on seeing Gang Of Four with R.E.M. as the opener at a life-changing show: The post Happy 70th Birthday Jon King (Gang Of Four) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Antimusic Rock — Sweet Relief Musicians Fund launched a fundraiser featuring signed memorabilia & experiences from industry giants including Coldplay, R.E.M., Teddy Swims, The Mars Volta, Nickelback more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Ians Dury and McLagan. English gentlemen. Read Sloan on Dury and Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, Baseball Project, R.E.M., Young Fresh Fellows, Filthy Friends, No Ones) on McLagan: The post Happy Birthday Ians Dury And McLagan appeared first... more info

Stereogum — R.E.M.’s 1981 debut single “Radio Free Europe” is one of the undisputed classics of American underground rock, and its title nods toward a different kind of underground communication. R.E.M. named the song after Radio Free Europe/Radio Liber... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, R.E.M. played its first show, in Athens, Ga.; one year earlier to the day, Duran Duran made its live debut, in Birmingham, England. It’s true, ’cause everybody knows. The post R.E.M. Played Its First Show 45 Years Ago Today, E... more info

Stereogum — Here’s an interesting trio. Stephen Vitiello is a veteran sound artist, currently based in Virginia, who has collaborated with people like Pauline Oliveros and Ryuichi Sakamoto. In 1999, he was a resident artist at the World Trade Center; imagin... more info

Stereogum — Over the years, the rock ‘n’ roll legend Patti Smith has taken part in tons of benefits and tribute shows at New York’s Carnegie Hall. On Wednesday night, she got one of her own. Last night, Smith and many of her fellow luminaries gathered f... more info

Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, (Small) Faces released debut album First Step. Everything lasting, ever the same. Read Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, Baseball Project, Young Fresh Fellows, R.E.M., Filthy Friends) in MAGNET on Ian McLagan: The post (Small) Faces Relea... more info