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Videos: Watch The Decemberists Perform Songs From New Album on CBS Saturday Morning
by Josh Sharpe - June 24, 2024 On Saturday, The Decemberists performed songs from the album on CBS Saturday Morning, including Burial Ground, All I Want is You, and Long White Veil. Watch the performances now!...
The Decemberists Release New Album 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
by Josh Sharpe - June 14, 2024 The Decemberists have released their long awaited new album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again via YABB Records (Thirty Tigers). As It Ever Was, So it Will Be Again is the band’s 9th studio album after a 6 year hiatus. The remarkable double album is produced by lead-singer Colin Meloy and Tucker M...
The dB's to Embark on First Tour in 12 Years; See Dates Here
by Josh Sharpe - June 10, 2024 The dB’s have announced their first set of tour dates in 12 years and featuring all original members – Peter Holsapple (vox, guitar), Chris Stamey (vox, guitar), Gene Holder (bass) and Will Rigby (drums). The foursome grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, and helped define what would become the rich North C...
The Decemberists Release New Single 'Oh No!' Off New Album 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024 The Decemberists have released a new single, “Oh No!” The track, which appears on their forthcoming new album is chock full of The Decemberists most defining characteristics - vibrant storytelling, rich musicality and a cleverness that’s become signature to Meloy’s lyricism. Listen to the single!...
The Decemberists Drop 'Joan In The Garden' From New Album 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Discover the latest from The Decemberists as they announce their new album, AS IT EVER WAS, SO IT WILL BE AGAIN, and release a new song, JOAN IN THE GARDEN. The band has appeared on The Simpsons, collaborated with Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released their own crowd-funded board game Illimat....
Diane Warren to Receive Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 Diane Warren will be honored with the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 13, 2024. Other notable inductees include Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, and R.E.M. The award reflects whose body of work upholds the gold standa...
The Polyphonic Spree Release Eighth Studio Album, 'SALVAGE ENTERPRISE'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023 The Polyphonic Spree have released their highly anticipated, eighth studio album, 'Salvage Enterprise,' The album features nine original compositions and is described as the band's most vulnerable work to date. The band has also announced upcoming live shows and a free pop-up listening experience in...
The Polyphonic Spree Share New Track 'Shadows on the Hillside (Section 48)'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 The Polyphonic Spree shares new track 'Shadows On The Hill (Section 48)' from their upcoming album 'Salvage Enterprise.' The band's front man, Tim DeLaughter, describes the album as a rising-from-the-ashes record with acoustic elements and rich folk music. The album was crowdfunded by their dedicate...
R.E.M.'s 'Up' Sets 25th Anniversary Edition
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 Created in partnership with the band, the Deluxe 2-CD/1 Blu-Ray edition offers a wealth of material for fans, including the band’s previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on the hit TV series “Party of Five.” Captured in 1999, the performance includes an 11-song setlist—including endur...
The Polyphonic Spree Return With Latest Track 'Galloping Seas (Section 44)'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 Described as a ‘rising-from-the-ashes’ record” by DeLaughter, who often found himself alone with a guitar when making this record. The instrument soon doubled as a creative north star for what would eventually become Salvage Enterprise. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates!...
The National Announce New Single 'Weird Goodbyes' with Bon Iver
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 The National have been playing a number of new songs live since returning to the road this May, and now, the group releases one of them as a new single through 4AD, “Weird Goodbyes,” feat. Bon Iver. The single continues the tradition of Justin Vernon’s collaborations with the band in the studio and ...
R.E.M. Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Chronic Town'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). Plus, watch the new music video for Wolves, Lower” now!...
Drive-by Truckers Share New Song 'The Driver'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 A hypnotic introduction to the album’s sprawling autobiography, “The Driver” kicks off Welcome 2 Club XIII with a darkly thrilling epic punctuated with lead-heavy riffs and Mississippi-bred singer-songwriter Schaefer Llana’s unearthly backing vocals. Watch the video for the new track now! Plus, chec...
Drive-by Truckers Announce New Album 'Welcome 2 Club XIII'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Welcome 2 Club XIII is heralded by today’s premiere of its swinging title track, “Welcome 2 Club XIII,” available for streaming and download; the track – which pays homage to the Muscle Shoals honky-tonk where founding members Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley got their start – is joined by an official...
R.E.M.'s 25th Anniversary Reissue of 'New Adventures in Hi-Fi' Set for Release
by TV News Desk - August 24, 2021 An Expanded Edition is also available as a 2-CD or digital collection, including the remastered album along with B-sides and rarities....
Bob Mould Announces More Details on Distortion & Blue Hearts! Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 15, 2021 On top of that he shares a trailer for his fourth and final vinyl box Distortion: Live an 8 LP set that includes live recordings from Mould’s solo career and his band Sugar. This set will be released on July 16, 2021, through Demon Music Group....
R.E.M.'s Debut 1981 Single 'Radio Free Europe' Set for First-Ever Reissue
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 In addition to the 7” single, R.E.M.’s 1981 demonstration tape—titled Cassette Set—is also being made available for the first time. This ultra-rare collection will be available exclusively via the official R.E.M. store as a bundle with the 7”, limited to 1,500 copies worldwide....
Georgia Comes Alive Virtual Music Festival Raises $170,000
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 04, 2021 On Saturday, December 26th, Live For Live Music in partnership with HeadCount presented Georgia Comes Alive....
Foo Fighters, Amos Lee, Lee Fields & More Added To GEORGIA COMES ALIVE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 21, 2020 This Saturday, December 26 at 3pm EST, Live For Live Music in partnership with HeadCount, presents Georgia Comes Alive, a one-day virtual music festival to promote voter participation in the upcoming Georgia runoff elections....
R.E.M. Launches 'Monster Talk' Live Q&A
by Abigail Charpentier - November 22, 2019 A few days before the release of Monster's 25th anniversary edition, Michael Stipe and Mike Mills stopped by YouTube Space New York for an in-depth, live-to-audience conversation with special hosts Adam Scott (Parks & Recreation, Big Little Lies) and Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Between Two F...
R.E.M. Releases 'Let Me In' Remix Honoring the Memory of Kurt Cobain
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2019 R.E.M. have revealed a new mix of “Let Me In,” taken from the upcoming 25th anniversary reissue of Monster, due for release November 1st. Remixed by original Monster producer Scott Litt, “Let Me In” sees Michael Stipe's original vocal transformed, bringing the nuances of his performance to the fore ...
R.E.M Supports Hurricane Relief With Previously Unreleased Song
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 12, 2019 Variety reports that former rock band R.E.M has released a previously unreleased song via Bandcamp in an effort to raise money to help the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas....
R.E.M. Share Unreleased Song for Hurricane Dorian Relief
by Abigail Charpentier - September 12, 2019 Iconic alternative rock band R.E.M. has shared previously unreleased song “Fascinating” to benefit global organization Mercy Corps' Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas. Band members Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe recorded “Fascinating” in 2004 at Nassau's Compass Po...
R.E.M.'s Monster 25th Anniversary Edition To Be Released Nov. 1
by Abigail Charpentier - September 06, 2019 Craft Recordings is excited to announce a 25th anniversary reissue of R.E.M.'s acclaimed ninth album, Monster. Remastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, the title will be available on various physical formats, as well as digitally, on November 1. A five-CD, one-Blu-ray deluxe box set will include ...
R.E.M.'s MONSTER 25th Anniversary Reissue Set For November Release
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 04, 2019 Craft Recordings is excited to announce a 25th anniversary reissue of R.E.M.'s acclaimed ninth album, Monster. Remastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, the title will be available on various physical formats, as well as digitally, onNovember 1. A five-CD, one-Blu-ray deluxe box set will include t... |