Pop Candy — Last weekend Pop reader David R. brought his son to Athens, Ga. "While we were there, we did an R.E.M. walking tour," he says. And what poignant ... more info

CNN Showbiz — "There is a great deal of sadness, but it's really celebratory," R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills says, describing his conflicting emotions the day after he, guitarist Peter Buck and singer Michael Stipe announced they were disbanding after 31 years togethe... more info

NME — Mike Mills says band will never play together again more info

Stereogum — On Saturday night, Coldplay trotted out R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” and I’m guessing you can imagine how people reacted to the cover (SPOILER ALERT: They enjoyed the shit out of it). Add Coldplay to the list of famous folks getting in on the t... more info

Altsounds — After R.E.M. ignited the blogosphere on September 21st with the news that they had decided to “call it a day as a band” via a statement on their website, the beloved band have announced that they will release their final album, ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Coldplay paid tribute to newly-split band R.E.M. by playing a cover of classic track Everybody Hurts during a concert in Georgia. more info

Gigwise — Says bassist Mike Mills... more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay paid tribute to newly-split band R E M by playing a cover of classic track Everybody Hurts during a concert in Georgia The British group performed in Atlanta on Saturday night 24Sep11 and thrilled fans with a rendition of the hit by R E M wh... more info

NME — Chris Martin and co honour 'one of their favourite bands' more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - Following their split last week the alt-rock big 'uns have announced a greatest hits compilation. Surprised?... more info