An Interview with Mike Mills of R.E.M.
Although R.E.M. called it quits eleven years ago, the Georgia-bred band’s fanbase is as ravenous as ever, hanging on each member’s every move.
Although R.E.M. called it quits eleven years ago, the Georgia-bred band’s fanbase is as ravenous as ever, hanging on each member’s every move.
Sometimes, the music we love is subject to immense exposure, and other times, it’s a bit more under the radar. Regardless, exposure does not equal quality, nor influence. And when it comes to Athens indie rock staples, Love Tractor, if one thing is certain, they’ve got the latter two in spades.
What makes a great producer? More importantly, what makes a great engineer? As you will learn, there’s a very real distinction. Mitch Easter has been in the game a long time. For my money, he is one of those most authentic and important producers/engineers of the last 40 or so odd years.