In our TYF Monthly Mixtape feature, our music writers share Spotify playlists of the songs – new and old – they’ve had on repeat for the last month. Editor’s note: It’s been a little while since The Young Folks has…
From the Record Crate – R.E.M. – “Out of Time” (1991)
When an independent artist signs onto a major label, it’s inevitable that the change won’t please everyone. There are sure to be dissenting fans who have claimed ownership over the artist and decry them as a “sellout,” a “traitor,” a…
From the Record Crate: R.E.M. – “Automatic for the People” (1992)
Following the intricate stylings of the 1991 smash hit Out of Time, R.E.M. finally had the attention of the masses after paying their dues with seven critically consistent albums. Even after signing with Warner Brothers, they were never a band…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 3: R.E.M.
R.E.M. are one of the most important artists in the history of American rock music. They pioneered the alternative rock genre and influenced countless artists over the course of their 31 year career. For the third episode of TYF’s new…
TV Throwback Review: Get a Life (1×01) “Terror on the Hell Loop 2000”
*Reviews will generally be released on Monday from this point on and will encompass two episodes each Get a Life creator David Mirkin and the show’s writers (which included the then-unknown screenwriter, Charlie Kaufman, now known for the quirk and dark humor of…
Favorite Letterman Music Moments
Tomorrow, David Letterman will sign off on his final episode of The Late Show and end a television career that has lasted nearly 40 years. Since his role as the first host of NBC’s Late Night, Letterman has been a vital comedy institution…
Rhett Miller of Old 97’s Announces New Solo Album
Less than a year after Old 97’s released their acclaimed 10th studio album Most Messed Up, the band’s lead singer Rhett Miller has officially announced his upcoming solo album. In a Rolling Stone article published today, it was revealed that the album…