R.E.M.’s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandR.E.M.’s Bill Berry Was Ready to Confront Death With New BandDrummer's new group the Bad Ends just released their debut album 'The Power and the Glory.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Peter Buck's Horrible First ShowPeter Buck's Horrible First ShowGuitarist doubts he played 'Batman' theme properly and can’t forget how embarrassing early R.E.M. concerts could be.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How R.E.M. Hurtled to Superstardom With ‘Losing My Religion’How R.E.M. Hurtled to Superstardom With ‘Losing My Religion’Anyone looking for the match-light moment when they exploded onto the national scene need to search no further. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Rockers React to Spotify CEO, Call Him a ‘Greedy Little S—’Rockers React to Spotify CEO, Call Him a ‘Greedy Little S—’David Crosby, Dee Snider and Sebastian Bach are among the artists criticizing Daniel Ek for his comments regarding music creation. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
R.E.M. Singer Michael Stipe Announces New Solo SingleR.E.M. Singer Michael Stipe Announces New Solo SingleDownloads of the song will benefit an activist group fighting climate change. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Listen to R.E.M.’s New Benefit Song, ‘Fascinating’Listen to R.E.M.’s New Benefit Song, ‘Fascinating’Band recorded song in the Bahamas but left it in the vaults.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Steely Dan, Nirvana and Others React to Fire Loss of Master TapesSteely Dan, Nirvana and Others React to Fire Loss of Master TapesLabel does not address how many master tapes burned in backlot blaze while potentially affected artists wait for more details.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Top 10 Tracks Sung by R.E.M.’s Mike MillsTop 10 Tracks Sung by R.E.M.’s Mike MillsHe's a perfect foil – and, when the song is just right, a smart choice to take over the mic.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How R.E.M.’s Small-Scale Ambitions Came Up Big on ‘Murmur’How R.E.M.’s Small-Scale Ambitions Came Up Big on ‘Murmur’This debut was perfectly titled, since they were initially something you heard in passing more than really saw coming.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How R.E.M. Careened Into the Future With ‘Accelerate’How R.E.M. Careened Into the Future With ‘Accelerate’As its title implies, this record possesses great urgency.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski