The Replacements News and Photos

Pleased to meet me again: the return of The Replacements

Tue, June 18 2013 2:12pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The Twitterverse delivered an unexpected surprise last week with the announcement of three (only three?!?) upcoming shows by The Replacements.

Tommy Stinson: Replacements Reunion Is 'Aligning of the Planets'

Fri, June 14 2013 7:57pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The members exited the stage one by one, leaving their roadies to pick up their instruments and finish the gig.

The Replacements to Reunite for Riot Fest

Fri, June 14 2013 5:57pm - Source: ArtistDirect

'80s rockers The Replacements aka The Mats will be back on stage for the first time since a 1991 performance in Chicago.

The Replacements Announce First Shows in 22 Years

Thu, June 13 2013 4:20pm - Source: kingblind

On July 4, 1991 in Chicago, the Replacements played their final show ever, ending their run as one of the most celebrated (if not most commercially successful) alt rock groups of the 1980s.

The Replacements to play first live shows in 22 years

Thu, June 13 2013 3:07pm - Source: NME

The Replacements are to play live for the first time since 1991.

At Movement, Moby gives us the lowdown on class-A drugs, the internet's diminishing returns, and playing really loud

Mon, June 10 2013 6:51pm - Source: Beatportal

Coming up in an era when nightlife was king in New York, DJ, producer, remixer, and all-around musical icon Moby has a background in almost every genre.

SIFF 2013 Face the Music Preview: Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

Tue, May 21 2013 2:59pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Last year's Oscar winning documentary Searching for Sugarman shined a spotlight on an artist who, despite obvious talent and critical acclaim, somehow slipped through the cracks and never enjoyed the mainstream success he was destined for until later in life when a journalist tracked him down and revealed his bootlegged music was as beloved as Bob Dylan and The Beatles in South Africa.

The Single Life- 7" of Fun Featuring, Katla, Male Bondage, Bel Argosy, and Ex Friends

Wed, April 24 2013 7:51am - Source: The Ripple Effect

When I was a kid, I used to watch the Saturday afternoon Hammer horror flicks with a particular duality.

Album Of The Week: The So So Glos Blowout

Tue, April 23 2013 6:22pm - Source: Stereogum

If you know one thing about Brooklyn punk band the So So Glos, it's that they're good friends and frequent tourmates of Titus Andronicus, and if you know two things about them, it's that they're OGs in the Brooklyn DIY scene, having helped found venues like the Market Hotel and Shea Stadium.

Sevens: The Replacements – Portland

Tue, April 23 2013 1:38pm - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

In 1988 the Replacements headed to a studio in Woodstock, New York in an effort to record their follow up to Pleased to Meet Me. They enlisted Tony Berg as the producer and set to it.

Confessions Of A Teenage Rush Fan

Thu, April 18 2013 8:04pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

My introduction to punk rock came around 1980.

New Music Monday: JJ Grey, the Replacements, Willie Nelson, Shuggie Otis, Steve Earle, Jeff Lynne

Mon, April 15 2013 1:39pm - Source: Something Else!

A simmering new melding of Southern rock and R&B arrives with the new JJ Grey album, while the Replacements and Shuggie Otis — yeah, you read that right — return with their first new music in ages.

Craftwerk: The 10 Weirdest Nirvana Crafts On The Web

Tue, March 26 2013 4:57pm - Source: Stereogum

From the beginning, rock and roll music has always possessed the capacity to create seismic paradigm shifts in the fashion world, but perhaps none happened so suddenly or unexpectedly as the one created by the arrival of Nirvana on the mainstream stage.

The Rockometer: Songs for Slim by The Replacements

Mon, March 11 2013 11:46pm - Source: I ROCK CLEVELAND

Paul Westerberg on vox and guitar, Tommy Stinson on bass, Slim Dunlap on guiatr, and Chris Mars on drums (original guitarist Bob Stinson passed away in 1995), their dreams were consistently quashed by either general disinterest on the parts of Westerberg and Mars, or the dreaded, previous commitments.

The Replacements are back! Uncut rejoices!

Wed, March 06 2013 10:22am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

The world and nearly everyone in it has been reduced to trembling excitement by the return of David Bowie, but for some of us there is another recent resurrection perhaps even more miraculous and just as unexpected, a comeback by The Replacements, who today release online the Songs For Slim EP, their first new recordings in more than 20 years.

The Replacements’ ‘Songs for Slim’ Out Today

Tue, March 05 2013 5:06pm - Source: Drawer B

Latter day Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap (who replaced original guitarist Bob Stinson in 1987) had a severe stroke a few months back, wreaking havoc on his finances, despite having insurance.

New Music Monday: Boz Scaggs, the Replacements, Jimi Hendrix, Hiromi, Otis Redding, Soilwork

Mon, March 04 2013 12:56pm - Source: Something Else!

Every once in a while an artist puts it all together.

One Track Mind: The Replacements, “I’m Not Saying from Songs for Slim (2013)

Thu, February 28 2013 1:46am - Source: Something Else!

Anyone who was a fan of their dangerously debauched brand of college rock, so long gone now, would have thought that chances of the Replacements getting back together were roughly the same as the odds they'd cover a Gordon Lightfoot song.

Listen’s The Replacements’ new song (!), a cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “I’m Not Sayin

Tue, February 26 2013 10:19pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Replacements will release the five-track compilation digitally on March 5th and as a 12″ vinyl on April 16th.

The Ultimate Power Pop Roundup: 10 Essential Bands and FREE MP3s

Mon, February 04 2013 10:10am - Source: Pop Dose

When these stars align, I think Power Pop. So, what bands will become the next Cheap Trick, Posies, Material Issue or Big Star?

Dusting Em’ Off: The Replacements – All Shook Down

Sat, January 19 2013 5:14am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Google search "in name only" "all shook down" at the same time.

Douglas Martin’s Dirty Shoes: An Epic Interview With Disco Vietnam

Wed, January 16 2013 4:03pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Before those of you in the peanut gallery start throwing things in the name of nepotism, I must remind you that we here at Passion of the Weiss aren't in the business of writing about bad music.

Peter Jesperson discusses Songs For Slim and The Replacements’ reunion

Tue, January 15 2013 5:19am - Source: Consequence of Sound

I'm sure just them getting together has sparked tons of rumors about reunions, but in a recent quote, Stinson pretty much said that he ruled that out, citing a number of factors.

The Replacements’ Songs For Slim EP set for commercial release

Wed, January 09 2013 2:05pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Replacements devotees without a sizable bank account are now in luck.

The Replacements reveal title, artwork for reunion EP

Sat, January 05 2013 5:57pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Up above is the artwork for The Replacements' forthcoming reunion EP.

Graded on a Curve: The Mekons, The Mekons Rock ‘N’ Roll

Thu, December 13 2012 4:14pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The Mekons are one of the very few '70s-era punk bands still extant as something other than a cash-cow regurgitating pale imitations of past glories.

Paul Westerberg sings “Away in a Manger”

Wed, December 05 2012 3:02pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Paul Westerberg isn't the most ideal candidate for Christmas caroling, but he does his best on "Away in a Manger".

Marching To Superfuzz: Mudhoney Interviewed

Thu, November 29 2012 1:14pm - Source: The Quietus

Like most young bands, Mudhoney came together from various other local groups to record some songs, play a few gigs and see what might happen - if anything at all.

London Called 32 Years Ago. I Just Picked Up The Phone.

Tue, November 27 2012 4:29am - Source: Bottom of the Glass

The first time I ever heard The Clash's London Calling was... six days ago.

Movies: Color Me Obsessed: A Film About the Replacements (2012)

Thu, November 22 2012 1:52pm - Source: Something Else!

It wasn't quite as nihilistically put out as punk, so it had little credibility there.

Watch Five Classic Replacements Clips

Tue, October 23 2012 9:50pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

With Found Footage, we dig through the depths of archival video online.

Paul Westerberg discusses Replacements reunion, touring, and solo work

Wed, October 10 2012 2:41pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Christ, it's a good time to be a subscriber to Paul Westerberg , or even The Replacements.

Titus Andronicus say it’s time for Local Business; it’s Local Business time

Fri, October 05 2012 12:34pm - Source: Chromewaves

Kyle Dean Reinford Much has changed for New Jersey punks Titus Andronicus since they unleashed the grandiose historical allegory/saga of The Monitor on the world in 2010.

Top Covers by Paul Westerberg and The Replacements

Thu, October 04 2012 8:09pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

So, we're still recovering from yesterday's news that The Replacements — more specifically, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson — reunited recently to record an EP full of covers.

These Twin City kisses :: A Minneapolis Mixtape

Wed, October 03 2012 10:38pm - Source: I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS

MINNEAPOLIS HAS A LOT OF REALLY GREAT MUSIC.

One Track Mind: Paul Westerberg, “My Road Now” (2012)

Fri, September 28 2012 7:02pm - Source: Something Else!

It makes the opening of "My Road Now," whatever comes next, like catnip for long-time fans.

Paul Westerberg – “My Road Now”

Fri, September 21 2012 6:54pm - Source: Stereogum

Totally coincidentally, the same day we publish our massive feature on the discography of the Replacements , none other than Paul Westerberg himself drops a new solo track on us — his first since 2009.

The Replacements Albums From Worst To Best

Fri, September 21 2012 6:39pm - Source: Stereogum

Take the most vulnerable, volatile performers you can find, place them in the most intense circumstances imaginable, and watch what happens next.

New Music: Paul Westerberg – “My Road Now”

Fri, September 21 2012 5:03pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The Replacements' Paul Westerberg returns today with his first solo recording in two years.

Paul Westerberg, The Replacements: Listen To Paul Westerberg's New "My Road Now"

Fri, September 21 2012 4:51pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Yesterday we reported that the Replacements are coming to a DVD shelf near you , and now former Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg has emerged from the shadows with a brand-new song.

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