Michael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageR.E.M. singer describes “most powerful feeling” of his life when they started to play hit single.Martin Kielty
10 Years Ago: R.E.M. Draw to a Close on ‘Collapse Into Now’They didn't fall apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles; they left the world's stage on their own terms. Nick DeRiso
R.E.M.’s Farewell: Answering Five ‘Collapse Into Now’ QuestionsUCR contributors debate the album's musical merits and speculate about the band's future (or lack thereof). Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
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 DeRiso
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 Irwin
King Crimson, R.E.M. Drummer Bill Rieflin Dead at 59The musician also contributed to work from Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. Corey Irwin
Why R.E.M. Rejected Good Songs for ‘Monster’Michael Stipe and Mike Mills recall challenges of ninth album as 25th-anniversary box set arrives.Martin Kielty
R.E.M. Singer Michael Stipe Announces New Solo SingleDownloads of the song will benefit an activist group fighting climate change. Corey Irwin
Listen to R.E.M.’s New Benefit Song, ‘Fascinating’Band recorded song in the Bahamas but left it in the vaults.Dave Lifton
R.E.M. to Release ‘Monster’ 25th-Anniversary Box SetPackage will include new remix, unheard demos and unreleased live recording.Martin Kielty
Steely 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 Kielty