Stereogum — Right now, one of the hottest tours in indie rock features an Oscar-nominated actor. Michael Shannon, backed by underground mainstay Jason Narducy and a crack band of collaborators, is crossing the country playing R.E.M.’s landmark 1983 debut al... more info

Stereogum — Doc – Nelle Tue Mani is an Italian medical drama based on the true story of a doctor that loses 12 years of memories due to a traumatic brain injury. The third season began last month, and a recent scene depicts a children’s choir singing “... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The appearance marked the first time R.E.M.'s four core members have shared the stage since their 2007 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction. Original R.E.M. Members Reunite On Stage for the First Time in 17 Years: Watch Paolo Ragusa more info

JamBase — All four members of R.E.M. returned to the place they started and appeared onstage together last night at the 40 Watt in Athens, Georgia. more info

Stereogum — R.E.M. officially broke up in 2011, and it’s been a pretty definitive breakup. In fact, it’s been ever longer than that since all four original members of the band shared a stage. Drummer Bill Berry left the band in 1997, after suffering a bra... more info

Stereogum — Mark Mulcahy is an indie rock lifer. Miracle Legion, one of Mulcahy’s bands, never blew up, but they were staples of the Connecticut underground from the early ’80s to the mid-’90s. In 2016, they played their first show in 20 years. Polaris,... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. We're kicking off our 2024 season with two very special guests: Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy, discussing their love of and tribute to R.E.M.’s Murmur. Plus: Lou Reed, Sunn... more info

Stereogum — In the early ’80s, Athens, Georgia had the most exciting and hyped-up underground rock scene in the country. The college town was home to crossover alt-stars R.E.M. and the B-52’s, as well as tons of relatively unheralded bands. The most heral... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The actor and musician will play R.E.M.'s debut and other cuts from the band on a February tour. Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on Taking R.E.M.’s Murmur on the Road Venus Rittenberg more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Songwriters Hall of Fame will also celebrate the careers of 2024 inductees Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford during its New York City ceremony in June. more info