Stereogum — Goon specialize in fuzzy, grungy lo-fi rock -- see their Dusk Of Punk EP for reference -- but the LA band are showing off a different side today. They've recorded an acoustic cover of "Let Me In," R.E.M.'s Monster track dedicated to the late Kurt C... more info

JamBase — Three members of R.E.M. shared the stage last night in the band’s hometown of Athens, Georgia during a Minus 5 concert. more info

Stereogum — The former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck often plays with the Minus 5, his friend Scott McCaughey's band. And last night, when the Minus 5 played in R.E.M.'s old stomping grounds of Athens, Georgia, Buck was on hand. So were his old bandmates Mike Mill... more info

JamBase — Vocalist Michael Stipe of R.E.M. celebrates his birthday today. Listen and watch as he leads the band through a Syd Barrett classic. more info

Uncut — Patti turned 70 on December 30 Patti turned 70 on December 30 The post Watch Michael Stipe sing “Happy Birthday” to Patti Smith appeared first on Uncut. more info

Consequence of Sound — R.E.M. frontman brings out a cake, joins the band in singing "People Have the Power". more info

KEXP Seattle — It’s the end of the year, alright, but I don’t know how fine you’re feeling. R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe joined Stephen Colbert and actor James Franco for a spirited, updated rendition of the 1987 single “It’s the End of the World as We K... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — R.E.M.'s hit gets reworked with 2016 lyrics. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Between the rise of The Donald and the loss of Harambe, it's been an apocalyptic last 12 months. more info

JamBase — Watch the trio rework an R.E.M. classic into an ode about 2016 entitled “It’s The End Of The Year As We Know It.” more info