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Few bands break up as gracefully as R.E.M. The alt-rock band called it quits in September 2011, writing on their website, “We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished.” No fights, no drama, no ugly headlines — its an impressive way to bow out. They also left behind a parting gift: their 15th and (presumably) final studio LP, Collapse Into Now, issued only six months prior. "The whole point of it is, we’re walking away o...

Few bands break up as gracefully as R.E.M. The alt-rock band called it quits in September 2011, writing on their website, “We walk away with a great sense of gratitude, of finality, and of astonishment at all we have accomplished.” No fights, no drama, no ugly headlines — its an impressive way to bow out. They also left behind a parting gift: their 15th and (presumably) final studio LP, Collapse Into Now, issued only six months prior. "The whole point of it is, we’re walking away o...

Gigulate Happy Birthday Dennis Diken (Smithereens) Happy birthday Dennis Diken (Smithereens). Next round on us. Read our obit for Pat DiNizio and how Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, Baseball Project, R.E.M.) was technically the first singer of the Smithereens: The post Happy Birthday Dennis Diken (Smithereens) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.

Gigulate Happy Birthday Nina Simone Happy birthday Nina Simone. Don’t smoke in bed. Read fellow birthday boy Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Baseball Project) in MAGNET on Nina: The post Happy Birthday Nina Simone appeared first on Magnet Magazine.

  On April 1, 2021, singer-songwriter-guitarist Jon Klages, who helped create the Hoboken Sound as lead guitarist for the Individuals, will release Fabulous Twilight, a collection of original songs and instrumentals hailed as “an exceptionally broad and rich work … mature but still playful…[that] shows off Jon’s considerable songwriting and musicianship skills proudly” (Peter Holsapple of the dB’s and Continental Drifters). With a songcraft, melodic inventiveness, and humor that r...

ONLINE: Steve Wynn & Linda Pitmon Feb 7, 2021 7:00 PM Singer-guitarist Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate) and drummer-singer Linda Pitmon (Zuzus Petals) are members of The Baseball Project, and also happen to be married. The duo is in the middle of the "Impossible Tour," featuring back-to back shows from their New York City rehearsal space tailored for venues on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean...including a show this Sunday for Madisons own Kikis House of Righteous Music, where Wynn and Pitmon h...

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Fugazi, Hold Steady, more contribute tracks to help save Minneapolis club First Avenue Avenue, which you have probably seen in Princes Purple Rain, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Like most independent clubs, though, its been having trouble staying afloat through the pandemic. A group of concerned Minneapolis citizens have organized First Love Project to help First Avenue, and its sister club 7th St Entry, make it through these very tough times. First Love Project is putting togeth...

First Ave benefit album announced with Tweedy, Truckers, Dessa, Hold Steady The pandemic-easing First Love Project arrives via a subscription service spearheaded by Kill Kancers Mary Beth Mueller.  December 15, 2020 — 9:03am Text size Copy shortlink: A new all-star album spearheaded by "concerned citizens" drops Tuesday to raise money for First Avenue, featuring tracks donated on the clubs behalf by Wilcos Jeff Tweedy, the Drive-by...