Pylon is a rock band from Athens, Georgia, USA. They are considered one of the seminal groups of the Athens music scene where their influence has been pervasive.^{[citation needed]} The band R.E.M. is an especially notable example of a group influenced by Pylon, and covered the song "Crazy" as the b-side of their single, "Driver 8." Their music includes punk rock elements, but might also be categorized as dance music.