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Old 97's Release “Somebody” Ahead Of New Album
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Alt-country pioneers Old 97’s released “Somebody,” the final pre-release single to be pulled from their 13th studio album American Primitive that will be released this Friday, April 5 via ATO Records. ... 
Old 97's Showcase Three Decades Of 'Magic' On New Single
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Experience the musical journey of Old 97's as they release their new single, showcasing three decades of their unique sound. “Magic,” a jittery piece of power-pop echoing the anguish of grasping for salvation, was the first song the band tracked with producer Tucker Martine at Flora Studios in Portl... 
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... 
Old 97's to Release 13th Album 'American Primitive' in April
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists, Neko Case) and featuring iconic guest musicians like Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Scott McCaughey of The Young Fresh Fellows and The Minus 5, the album took shape in a series of deliberately whirlwind sessions at Flora Studio in Portland, ... 
Full Time Men Share 'High On Drugs'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 Band Includes Members of The Fleshtones and Lower East Side Rockers Album Features Special Guests Stiv Bators, Peter Buck, Clem Burke (Blondie), Jeff Connolly (DMZ), Pat DiNizio (Smithereens), Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus), Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5), and Peter Zaremba (Fleshtones).... 
Full Time Men Shares 'I Got Wheels (EP Version)'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 In the mid-to-late '80s, Full Time Men was a part time venture of Fleshtone Keith Streng (guitar and lead vocals) that featured Gordon Spaeth (sax, harp), Robert Warren (bass, vocals), and Bill Milhizer (drums), all full time members of New York's Fleshtones, along with Rich Thomas (lead guitar, voc... 
The No Ones Unveil New Single '304 Molino Way'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023 The No Ones—Peter Buck, Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, Scott McCaughey, and Frode Strømstad—unveil “304 Molino Way.” My Best Evil Friend pays tribute to the artists that inspire them; My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and... 
The No Ones Share 'Phil Ochs Is Dead'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 Their first full-length collection since 2020, My Best Evil Friend pays tribute to the artists that inspire them and populate their turntables; My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Pamela Polland, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and Phil Ochs, among... 
The No Ones To Release 'My Best Evil Friend' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Paying tribute to the artists that inspire them and populate their turntables, My Best Evil Friend channels Nick Lowe, Pamela Polland, Marvin Gaye, Jenny Lewis, Jesse Ed Davis, ? & The Mysterians, Plastic Ono Band, and Phil Ochs, and more. It will be available in digital, CD and LP formats, the Firs... 
Rural Tapes Announces New Album 'Inner Space Music'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 The new album features The Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn as well as PJ Harvey saxophonist Terry Edwards who also performed on Rural Tapes. They are also joined by Kristine Tjøgersen (clarinet, bass clarinet), Lars Løberg Tofte (bass), Marin Stallemo Bakke (violins) and Øystein Braut (electric ... 
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!... 
Irish Electronic Duo TELEFIS Debuts 'Archbishop Beardmouth At The ChemOlympics'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 01, 2022 Following the release of the 'Falun Gong Dancer EP' with legendary post-punk bass maestro Jah Wobble (Public Image Limited, Invaders Of The Heart), electronic duo Telefís are gearing up for their debut album 'a hAon' (Number One), a highly unique collection of 13 tracks that will be released by Dimp... 
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.... 
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.... 
Rural Tapes Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2021 Marking the announcement Rural Tapes has released the brand new single ‘Lost In Sound’ featuring Scott McCaughey of R.E.M on vocals, Hot Chips’ Alexis Taylor on Rhodes and Terry Edwards (PJ Harvey, Tom Waits) playing flute.... 
Corvair Share 'Oceansided' Official Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 The video for 'Oceansided,' which was directed, shot and edited by the band, debuted today at PopMatters and can also be shared at YouTube. ... 
Corvair Share 'Unsubtle Lake' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 10, 2021 Corvair, the Portland-based “super duo” comprised of Brian Naubert (Ruston Mire, Tube Top, Pop Sickle, The Service Providers) and Heather Larimer (Eux Autres) will release their self-titled, debut album on February 19 via Paper Walls in the U.S.... 
See a Recap From the 2020 Sundance ASCAP Music Café
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 27, 2020 The 2020 Sundance ASCAP Music Café kicked off on Friday, January 24th with a special introduction by Peter Golub, Director of the Sundance Film Music Program and performances from a dynamic group of some of today's most accomplished songwriters and composers. Cuban-born composer Jorge Aragón and Gen... 
M. Ward Shares New Song 'Unreal City'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020 M. Ward has shared “Unreal City,” the second single from his latest album, Migration Stories, to be released on April 3rd, 2020 via Anti Records. A full North American tour will follow in April and May - all dates below. Captivating first track, “Migration Of Souls,” was released in December. ... 
The No Ones Set to Release Debut Album March 27
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 21, 2020 The No Ones, the new bi-continental collaboration featuring Scott McCaughey, Frode Strømstad, Peter Buck, and Arne Kjeisrud Mathisen, will release their full-length debut album, The Great Lost No Ones Album, on March 27 via Yep Roc Records.The first single, “No One Falls Alone,” is now at all stream... 
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. 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... 
The Minus 5 to Release 'Stroke Manor' and Announce Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 06, 2019 Northwest underground stalwart Scotty McCaughey suffered a stroke in November 2017, that nearly killed him and wiped his entire musical catalog, including material from The Minus 5, Young Fresh Fellows, The Baseball Project, R.E.M., and more, from his memory.... |
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