Stereogum — Voracious selfie taker Michael Stipe sad down for a rare interview with Alec Baldwin for his WNYC show Here’s The Thing. (He also recently talked to The Guardian for Out Of Time’s 25th anniversary.) They discuss his long history with music, what ... more info

Popdose — This is one of those “holy shit” albums – that moment when the first guitar riffs come chiming in and the rush of excitement sends you on your way as you’re immediately drawn into the opening track.  Such is the case with the recent Whiskey ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck isn’t especially geared toward nostalgia. Since the pioneering alternative group disbanded in 2011, Buck has operated at a prolific clip. He’s released a string of vinyl-only solo albums on the venerable Mississippi... more info

Consequence of Sound — New band features Corin Tucker, Peter Buck, and more. more info

Stereogum — Filthy Friends is a new supergroup featuring Sleater-Kinney’s Corin Tucker (pictured), R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, and Kurt Bloch. They make their recorded debut with “Despierata,” today’s entry into the 30 Days, 30 ... more info

Consequence of Sound — A previously unreleased recording of the Green track for 30 Day, 30 Songs. more info

Uncut — It is part of the anti-Trump campaign, 30 Days, 30 Songs It is part of the anti-Trump campaign, 30 Days, 30 Songs The post REM share previously unreleased live version of “World Leader Pretend” appeared first on Uncut. more info

Indie Music News — Dia is a project from composer and performer Danielle Birrittella, her debut EP “Tiny Oceans” released through Manimal Records, has songs produced by Joey Waronker whose worked with Beck, REM, Atoms for Peace as well … Read More more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from the 25th anniversary reissue of Out Of Time. more info

NME — It features slightly different lyrics to the version that became a huge hit in 1991 more info