“Early on I discovered that the bass player decides the chord – not the guitar player”: R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on finding the perfect bass part and becoming a “one-bass guy” By Karl Coryat published 21 November 23 From the Bass Player Archive: An interview with R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck: “My first gig was horrible. The only thing I can remember is playing the Batman theme, and I’m not sure we even played the third chord” By Joe Matera published 4 January 23 The alt-rock icon talks the perils of touring without guitar tuners, sculpting bridges instead of solos and why writing songs is the best way to get better
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck recalls how his beloved Rickenbacker Jetglo 360 was stolen in 2008, only to be returned by a Finnish biker gang By Sam Roche published 23 December 21 The guitar was being held for a $1,000,000 ransom
John Paul Jones Performs Led Zeppelin's “When the Levee Breaks” with Former R.E.M. Members — Video By Damian Fanelli published 16 November 15
Readers' Poll: The Best American Rock Band Ever — R.E.M. Vs. Guns N' Roses By Guitar World Staff published 20 September 15
R.E.M. Streaming Final Single, "We All Go Back to Where We Belong" By Josh Hart published 19 October 11
R.E.M. to Release Greatest Hits Package in November; Will Include Final Recordings By Josh Hart published 23 September 11 Earlier this week, R.E.M. formally announced the end of the band after over three decades together.
R.E.M. Formally Announce Breakup After More Than Three Decades By Josh Hart published 21 September 11 After more than three decades together, alternative rock stalwarts R.E.M. have formally announced that they're calling it a day.
R.E.M. Working on New Album By Josh Hart published 8 July 11 R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe has revealed in a message posted to xoJane.com that he is currently in the studio working on a new R.E.M. album.