R.E.M.’s 1981 ‘Cassette Set’ Demo Reissued for the First TimeR.E.M.’s 1981 ‘Cassette Set’ Demo Reissued for the First TimeBand will also reissue a 7" version of original debut single, “Radio Free Europe."Allison RappAllison Rapp
How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With ‘Out of Time’How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With ‘Out of Time’Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
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
R.E.M.’s ‘It’s the End of the World’ Is a Hit Due to CoronavirusR.E.M.’s ‘It’s the End of the World’ Is a Hit Due to CoronavirusThe global pandemic has pushed the 1987 single onto iTunes' Top Songs chart.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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
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
R.E.M., ‘R.E.M. at the BBC': Album ReviewR.E.M., ‘R.E.M. at the BBC': Album ReviewEight CDs, one DVD and a whole lotta R.E.M. from over the years. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci