Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
30 Years Ago: Pixies Reveal Themselves on ‘Come On Pilgrim’
A handful of songs from the Pixies' hastily recorded demo tape were put out as the band's first EP, which was only released in Europe in September 1987.
15 Years Ago: Beck Shines Through the Sadness on ‘Sea Change’
Drawing on the pain of a romantic betrayal, Beck created his most nakedly emotional album with 'Sea Change,' released in September 2002.
Prince’s Bandmates: Where Are They Now?
From the Revolution to 3rdeyegirl, Prince shared his stage with dozens of musicians. We're looking at where they are today.
25 Years Ago: Blind Melon Gets Stung by the ‘Bee Girl’ on Debut Album
Blind Melon scored a massive hit with their rootsy debut album thanks to a girl dressed up like a bee.
30 Years Ago: Public Image Ltd. Find Stability on ‘Happy?’
After going it alone for a while, John Lydon again assembled a band for Public Image Ltd., which released 'Happy?' in September 1987.
30 Years Ago: R.E.M. Embark on Work Tour
A couple of weeks after releasing 'Document,' R.E.M. hit the road in September 1987 to promote their new LP, which would be their most successful yet.
30 Years Ago: Remixes Prove ‘Vital’ for Billy Idol
To capitalize on Billy Idol's fame in September 1987, Chrysalis compiled eight of the singer's remixes for release in the U.S.
How R.E.M.’s ‘Document’ Dragged College Rock Into the Mainstream
A Top 10 hit and a platinum album marked the end of their world as an underground sensation, but R.E.M. felt fine.
R.E.M. Ponder Earthquakes and Artistry on ‘King of Birds’
Michael Stipe's earthquake phobia came to the forefront on this 'Document' track, set to a martial beat.
R.E.M. Defy Easy Interpretation With ‘Lightnin’ Hopkins’
R.E.M. named the 'Document' track "Lightnin' Hopkins" after the Texas bluesman, in spite of the song's lyrics having nothing to do with the late musician.