By Cat Mantione Holmes
08.21.98
Athens Daily News
R.E.M.’s new recording is scheduled to hit the streets Oct. 27, but the band has decided to pass on a 1999 world tour to back it up, the band’s manager Bertis Downs said Thursday.
The band has officially completed recording the material for the new album, cheerfully titled “Up,” and co-producers [...]
By Gil Kaufman
08.20.98
Sonicnet
Following months of anticipation regarding R.E.M.’s return to touring, the Athens, Ga., superstar band has shelved plans to hit the road in support of its upcoming album, Up, citing in part the loss of drummer Bill Berry, who left the group last year.
“They seriously considered touring this time,” said R.E.M. manager Bertis Downs. [...]
08.13.98
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s going on with R.E.M.? Just one week before a major media meet-and-greet in Los Angeles for its new album, “Up,” the Athens rockers have pulled the plug on all interviews to head back into the recording studio. The group also canceled a video shoot for the album’s first single, “Day Sleeper.”
Warner Bros. publicist [...]
08.09.98
Ain’t It Cool News
Well, here we go with a report on a project that I’m sure carries some interest for all of those that are immensely fascinated with the amazing actor going by the name of John Malkovich. Personally, I’m in the theater for any movie that carries the man’s name in the credits. And [...]