R.E.M.

Versatile drummer Bill Rieflin, who played with R.E.M., King Crimson, Ministry and others, has died at the age of 59. Michael Stipe and Mike Mills are among those paying tribute.

“It’s the end of the world as we know it,” and Michael Stipe has some advice. The R.E.M. frontman sings the surging song in a new video and offers tips during the coronavirus crisis.

It’s the end of the decade as we know it, and we feel fine because we’re expecting another round of the roaring 20s. The robots haven’t completely taken over yet, and the predictions of doom and gloom that accompanied Y2K still haven’t happened. But it’s always a good idea to party like it’s your...

The artists who penned some of the most beloved and influential songs in music history are taking their turn in the spotlight. R.E.M. , Journey , Pharrell and Vince Gill are among the two dozen 2020 nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. There are two categories of nominees: those who are being...

Former R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe has announced the upcoming release of his first solo single. “Your Capricious Soul” will be available digitally via MichaelStipe.com on October 5th. Fans can download the song for 77-cents, or pay more if they want to further help the cause it stands for. The...

The release of the new R.E.M. box set is just about a month away, and we’re getting our first listen to one of the live cuts. “ Orange Crush ” will appear on The Best of R.E.M. at the BBC , a collection of rare footage that spans almost 25 years. The live cut captures the Athens, George band in...

R.E.M. is documenting their incredible relationship with the BBC by pulling together their best moments together.