JamBase — All four members of R.E.M. returned to the place they started and appeared onstage together last night at the 40 Watt in Athens, Georgia. more info

Stereogum — R.E.M. officially broke up in 2011, and it’s been a pretty definitive breakup. In fact, it’s been ever longer than that since all four original members of the band shared a stage. Drummer Bill Berry left the band in 1997, after suffering a bra... more info

Stereogum — Mark Mulcahy is an indie rock lifer. Miracle Legion, one of Mulcahy’s bands, never blew up, but they were staples of the Connecticut underground from the early ’80s to the mid-’90s. In 2016, they played their first show in 20 years. Polaris,... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. We're kicking off our 2024 season with two very special guests: Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy, discussing their love of and tribute to R.E.M.’s Murmur. Plus: Lou Reed, Sunn... more info

Stereogum — In the early ’80s, Athens, Georgia had the most exciting and hyped-up underground rock scene in the country. The college town was home to crossover alt-stars R.E.M. and the B-52’s, as well as tons of relatively unheralded bands. The most heral... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The actor and musician will play R.E.M.'s debut and other cuts from the band on a February tour. Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on Taking R.E.M.’s Murmur on the Road Venus Rittenberg more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Songwriters Hall of Fame will also celebrate the careers of 2024 inductees Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford during its New York City ceremony in June. more info

JamBase — The Songwriters Hall Of Fame 2024 inductees include R.E.M., Steely Dan, Timbaland and more. more info

Stereogum — The Songwriters Hall Of Fame has announced its 2024 class. Non-performing songwriters to be honored include Timbaland, Hillary Lindsey, and Dean Pitchford, while the members of R.E.M. and Steely Dan will be inducted as performing songwriters. The ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The 2024 class also includes Timbaland, Dean Pitchford, and Hillary Lindsey. R.E.M., Steely Dan Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame Scoop Harrison more info