DrownedInSound — Even as part timers, nobody should be surprised that R.E.M. can still make excellent music Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — In 2001, Reveal was a vivid reminder of life in Hollywood.  A subtle soundtrack to city life. In 2004, Around the Sun was the soundtrack to birth of my first child. In 2008, Accelerate was the soundtrack of my second child. I can't imagine my lif... more info

NME — '21' singer's dominance looks set to continue more info

Pop Candy — Morning, all! I hope you're feeling fine and ready to face the day -- last night I worked on a massive jigsaw puzzle and ate lots of Indian food. ... more info

Gigwise — She retains chart dominance... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist Peter Buck says band have no plans to take their new album on the road, claiming their last tour was exhaustingREM will not tour in support of their new album, Collapse Into Now. After decades of gigging, the band have no plans to "repeat ... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — In 1991, I was a high school senior, and maybe no song had a bigger impact on me than R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion. It takes me back to a time before I started college, before my life changed...which was significant because it came out on the eve o... more info

ContactMusic — R. E. M. bassist Mike Mills finds it difficult to enjoy his own band's music. The musician says he works so hard alongside singer Michael Stipe and guitarist Peter Buck to create their hits he can't distance himself away from the music in... more info

ContactMusic — Rockers R. E. M. are refusing to tour on the back of their new album Collapse Into Now because the bandmates are convinced a string of dates won't help them sell records. Guitarist Peter Buck insists touring is no longer important for the... more info

Topix — R.E.M. continues its return to form on "Collapse Into Now." Eric R. Danton SOUNDCHECK: Music News & Views , March 8, 2011 hc-cd-review-collapse-into-now-by-rem-20110308 For a while there, R.E.M. lost its way, as if the band bought into the hype the b... more info