Stereogum — Filthy Friends is the new Pacific Northwestern indie rock supergroup that features Sleater-Kinney co-leader Corin Tucker and former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck alongside fellow veterans like Young Fresh Fellows' Scott McCaughey and the Fastbacks' Kur... more info

Stereogum — Dave Grohl's mom, Virginia Hanlon Grohl, has a new book out this week called From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Stars, a collection of interviews with the mothers of musicians such as Dr. Dre, Michael Stipe, Pha... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — As we mentioned last month, New West Records is in the midst of a massive reissue campaign of the late Vic Chesnutt’s discography, beginning with his 1990 debut (the Michael Stipe produced Little), on through 2005’s Ghetto Bells — his final LP ... more info

JamBase — Watch several highlights from the upcoming all-star concert film 'Thank You, Friends: Big Star's Third Live ... And More' featuring members of Wilco, Yo La Tengo, R.E.M. and many more. more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Chicago Tribune shared odds for this year's Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Stream Vic Chesnutt's cover of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts." Stream two new Big Walnuts Yonder (the band features Nels Cline, Mike, Watt, and Greg Saunier) songs. Rare Bird Rad... more info

Uncut — Stipe is collaborating with Jonathan Berger on the new photo book Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images Stipe is collaborating with Jonathan Berger on the new photo book The post Michael Stipe announces autobiographical photo book appeared first... more info

Consequence of Sound — All-new material will be part of a multimedia installation. more info

Stereogum — Since R.E.M. broke up six years ago, former frontman Michael Stipe has done a whole lot of beard-growing and made very little new music. So it's exciting to learn that he will be a part of MoogFest, the Durham, North Carolina festival that's also set... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — It is rather uncanny. Continue reading… more info

Popdose — Recalling the best of ’90s rock and grunge, Los Angeles-based artist Eddie Yang’s new single, “Split the Night” conjures up images of late-night cruisin’ and contemplation. With a rhythm-guitar-centered arrangement, the track sounds like ea... more info