Pop Candy — Yesterday's breakup of R.E.M. leaves many of us not feeling fine, as it marks the end of an era. more info

Guardian Music — Following the band's split, let us know your highlights from their 30 year career - and vote for your favourite REM albumAdam Boult more info

LargeHeartedBoy — R.E.M. has officially broken up. Harper Voyager Books interviews Neal Stephenson about his new novel, REAMDE. Q: One of the interesting backstories in the book is how T’Rain was developed and the unique talents behind it—especially the writers wh... more info

NME — NME.COM users are saddened by the trio ending their 31-year career more info

Guardian Music — REM boasted a mix of commercial reach and off-the-wall creativity – few artists pull off such a delicate balancing actLongevity can be cruel. If REM had parted ways after Bill Berry left in 1997 – or even, as nearly happened, before the completio... more info

BBC 6 Music — Band say "the time just feels right" more info

Gigwise — They react to news of band's split... more info

DrownedInSound — In the wake of the news that REM have called it quits, DiS reviews editor Andrzej Lukowski shares his thoughts on the band he fell in love with at the age of 15 and charts their glorious decline... Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — US rockers R.E.M. have announced they are splitting up after 31 years together.Michael Stipe and Co confirmed the news on their official website yesterday, leaving fans of the Everybody Hurts band... more info

Gigwise — Remembering the band's legacy... more info