Once bigger than R.E.M., Pylon is back with live album to be released in July

There was a time when Pylon was much bigger than R.E.M. — at least in Athens, Georgia, where both bands ruled.

Pylon, an excellent punk and dance band, seemed destined for great things but the group called it quits in the early 1980s.

If you’ve never heard these guys, they’re very much worth checking out, especially if you’re a fan of the early ’80s alternative sound.

Recently unearthed live recordings of the last Pylon show in Athens is being released in July.

Check out the song Volume.