Tweet It was a sad day for music fans yesterday, as REM – masters of their trade for 31 years – announced their untimely split. My first introduction to the band was around 1994-1995. I was 13/14, and working diligently at Martins the Newsagent. One Saturday morning, as we loaded the Saturday papers with their [...]
Tweet Glastonbury 2003 was magical. My first summer after graduating from university, I got to experience three firsts. My first Glastonbury; my first time seeing REM and my first time seeing my favourite band: Radiohead. I’ll never forget the view of the site after reaching the brow of the Hill of Death (those that have [...]
Tweet I spotted this blog post earlier, which highlights some musical moments from Sesame Street – which recently celebrated it’s 40th birthday – can you believe that – featuring many artists including Stevie Wonder and REM. I think this new take on Shiny Happy People by REM, the appropriately named Furry Happy Monsters is an [...]
Musings on moving moments in music.