Stereogum — R.E.M.'s divisive Monster just turned 25, and to celebrate the occasion, the band are reissuing the album in a big six-disc anniversary box set. That includes the original album, a live album of a 1995 performance in Chicago, a bunch of previously ... more info

Stereogum — One brief song-snippet aside, Michael Stipe hasn't released any music since his band R.E.M. broke up in 2011. That changes today. A few months ago, Stipe performed new solo songs called "Your Capricious Soul" and "Drive To The Ocean" during a surpris... more info

Consequence of Sound — The former R.E.M. singer finally goes solo eight years after the band's breakup. Michael Stipe debuts first-ever solo single “Your Capricious Soul”: Stream Robin Bacior more info

JamBase — R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe returns with his solo debut, "Your Capricious Soul." more info

Consequence of Sound — The release of "Your Capricious Soul" coincides with next week's International Rebellion climate justice protests. Michael Stipe to release debut solo single Alex Young more info

Consequence of Sound — A prophetic flare lit 25 years ago to warn us of what we all stand to lose. Monster Was the End of R.E.M. as We Knew Them Matt Melis more info

Consequence of Sound — Michael Stipe & co. are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their ninth studio album. R.E.M. preview Monster reissue with “Revolution” demo: Stream Lake Schatz more info

Stereogum — Later this fall, R.E.M. will release a massive 25th-anniversary box-set edition of Monster , their fascinating and divisive 1994 album. But that Monster deluxe edition won't actually be out on the album's 25th anniversary, since the album's 25th ann... more info

Consequence of Sound — Songs by Talking Heads, Neil Young, R.E.M., and Nina Simone are among Yorke's picks. Thom Yorke shares his Desert Island Discs: Stream Alex Young more info

LargeHeartedBoy — BuzzFeed recommended books to read if you liked The Handmaid's Tale. Stream a new Angel Olsen. September's best eBook deals. Paste profiled the band Joseph. The New York Times recommended fall's big fashion books. R.E.M. released a previously unrelea... more info