Michael Stipe Recalls Impact of ‘Losing My Religion’ OnstageMichael 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 KieltyMartin Kielty
How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With ‘Collapse Into Now’How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With ‘Collapse Into Now’Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
R.E.M.’s Farewell: Answering Five ‘Collapse Into Now’ QuestionsR.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 StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
25 Best Rock Albums of 199125 Best Rock Albums of 1991It was a year of change in the rock world.Chad ChildersChad Childers
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
King Crimson, R.E.M. Drummer Bill Rieflin Dead at 59King Crimson, R.E.M. Drummer Bill Rieflin Dead at 59The musician also contributed to work from Ministry and Nine Inch Nails. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why R.E.M. Rejected Good Songs for ‘Monster’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 KieltyMartin Kielty
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
R.E.M. to Release ‘Monster’ 25th-Anniversary Box SetR.E.M. to Release ‘Monster’ 25th-Anniversary Box SetPackage will include new remix, unheard demos and unreleased live recording.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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