Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Michael Stipe (R.E.M.). Have fun tonight, sir. Read our live review from the EarthFest show that Stipe did with Patti Smith at the American Museum of Natural History: The post Happy Birthday Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) appeared first on Ma... more info

Stereogum — Since 2024, R.E.M. have reunited a couple of times, and Peter Buck has launched supergroups like the Silverlites and Drink The Sea. Now, he’s joining the Icicle Works’ Ian McNabb for a cover of R.E.M.’s Reckoning track “So. Central Rain.” �... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Patti Smith. You show us people have the power. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our live review of Patti and Michael Stipe from 2019: The post Happy Birthday Patti Smith appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — This week the War On Drugs rang in the holiday season with their Drugcember To Remember residency at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, PA. They've had surprises all week, including special guests and lots of fun covers. Last night the band was joined ... more info

Stereogum — For years now, the New York promoter Michael Dorf has been putting together all-star benefit Music Of concerts at Carnegie Hall. Earlier this year, for instance, Patti Smith performed at her own tribute show alongside Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe... more info

Magnet Magazine — Singer/songwriter/guitarist/bassist Jason Narducy is typically a very busy man. When not fronting his Split Single project—time for a new record, Jason, just saying—he’s an erstwhile member of the Bob Mould Band; tours with the likes of Superch... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Mitch Easter (Let’s Active, R.E.M., Pavement). The Dr. Dre of Jangle. (His words, not ours, though we think he was joking.) Photo for MAGNET by Lenny Gonzales. Read our classic feature: The post Happy Birthday Mitch Easter (Let’s A... more info

Antimusic Rock — After revealing their surprise formation last month, new rock group Howl Owl Howl is giving fans the first scent of its raw, sharp-edged sound more info

Stereogum — Ariana Grande’s masterful 2018 album Sweetener includes a single called “R.E.M.” Mike Mills, bassist for the legendary alt-rock band R.E.M., found this amusing. His laughter became slightly more anxious and perturbed when Grande made R.E.M... more info

Stereogum — In 2023, the Drivin N Cryin cover compilation Let’s Go Dancing: A Celebration Of Kevn Kinney began rolling out. It’s still happening, and now R.E.M.’s Mike Mills is sharing a rendition of “Telling Stories” from 1995’s Wrapped In Sky. more info