Topix — In 1993, In Utero 's venomous sound scared DGC Records so much it hired R.E.M. producer Scott Litt to polish two key tracks. more info

411 Mania — The first widespread release for the rarities... more info

Popdose — This week, a look at R.E.M., The Rentals, Republica and even REO Speedwagon makes a final appearance on the chart. more info

USA Today Music — See a clip filmed at Georgia's Paradise Garden, a historic folk art site. more info

Prefix — Steve Wynn's seen and done a lot. He's played with members of REM, both in a support role when ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/features/steve-wynn/steve-wynn-on-the-the-dream-syndicate-reunion-and-/74394/ more info

Topix — During my lunch break today, I watched live performances by R.E.M. , the Rolling Stones , Devo , Tom Petty and Alice Cooper . more info

Starpulse — R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is "thrilled" Jay-Z chose to use his band's lyrics in a new track, calling the tribute a "really great honour". The rapper sampled words from the band's 1991 hit Losi... more info

411 Mania — He's honored... more info

411 Mania — Check out the lyrics to "Heaven"... more info

Consequence of Sound — Jay-Z was listening to quite a bit 90s rock while recording his new solo album. more info