R.E.M. to Release ‘Automatic for the People’ 25th Anniversary EditionR.E.M. to Release ‘Automatic for the People’ 25th Anniversary EditionR.E.M.'s excellent reissue series continues this fall with a set celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Automatic for the People.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How R.E.M. Mixed Dreams, T.V. and Politics on ‘It’s the End of the World as We Know It’How R.E.M. Mixed Dreams, T.V. and Politics on ‘It’s the End of the World as We Know It’R.E.M. brought together a variety of experiences to create the second 'Document' single and one of the most famous songs in the band's catalog.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
R.E.M.’s ‘Disturbance at the Heron House’ Tackles Orwell and ReaganR.E.M.’s ‘Disturbance at the Heron House’ Tackles Orwell and ReaganMichael Stipe was inspired by 'Animal Farm' to create an animalized revolution put down by the Reagan administration. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
R.E.M. Takes a Bite out of Dogma on ‘Exhuming McCarthy': The Story Behind Every ‘Document’ SongR.E.M. Takes a Bite out of Dogma on ‘Exhuming McCarthy': The Story Behind Every ‘Document’ SongR.E.M.'s most topical album yet just kept getting more intense. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
‘Finest Worksong': R.E.M. Gets Loud and Political but Stays Weird‘Finest Worksong': R.E.M. Gets Loud and Political but Stays WeirdAs R.E.M. sprinted toward a long-developing commercial breakthrough in 1987, they came to more fully understand their own powers as a band.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
R.E.M., Arcade Fire + More React to Donald Trump’s Transgender Military BanR.E.M., Arcade Fire + More React to Donald Trump’s Transgender Military BanWin Butler spoke from the stage while Michael Stipe and other musicians made a video condemning President Donald Trump's decision to ban transgender Americans in the military.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
R.E.M. to Release 25th Anniversary Reissue of ‘Automatic for the People’R.E.M. to Release 25th Anniversary Reissue of ‘Automatic for the People’Details have yet to be announced, but the group said that a 25th anniversary edition of 'Automatic for the People' will arrive in the fall.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Story of R.E.M.’s First ConcertThe Story of R.E.M.’s First ConcertR.E.M. weren't even called R.E.M. yet when they took the stage for the first time.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Hear ‘Any Kind of Crowd,’ the New Single from R.E.M. / Sleater-Kinney Supergroup Filthy FriendsHear ‘Any Kind of Crowd,’ the New Single from R.E.M. / Sleater-Kinney Supergroup Filthy FriendsFilthy Friends features Peter Buck, Corin Tucker and some longtime associates of Buck. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Songs by R.E.M., Nirvana and David Bowie Inducted into the Grammy Hall of FameSongs by R.E.M., Nirvana and David Bowie Inducted into the Grammy Hall of FameThe list of 2017 inductees into the Grammy Hall of Fame has been announced.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Wants to ‘Work in Music Again’R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Wants to ‘Work in Music Again’Five years after R.E.M.'s breakup, Michael Stipe is looking to get back in the game.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch R.E.M.’s Unboxing Video for ‘Out of TIme’ Deluxe EditionWatch R.E.M.’s Unboxing Video for ‘Out of TIme’ Deluxe EditionCheck out the contents of the 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of R.E.M.'s 'Out of Time.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton