Consequence of Sound — During a surprise opening set for Patti Smith. more info

Stereogum — Last night, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe opened for Patti Smith with a surprise set at Webster Hall. But, while looking for footage from that performance, we came across a recording from a private afternoon gig at the Museum Of National History last month,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tucker has worked with The Decemberists, R.E.M., My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse, Sufjan Stevens, Spoon, Neko Case, First Aid Kit, She & Him, Mavis Staples, The Jayhawks, The Avett Brothers, Beth Orton, Death Cab For Cutie, and many others; and his n... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Ringer gathered musicians to discuss every track on R.E.M.'s Reckoning album, which turns 35 this year. Rolling Stone recommended true crime books for music lovers. April's best eBook deals. eBooks on sale for $1.99 today: If This Isn't... more info

Consequence of Sound — From their upcoming sophomore album, Emerald Valley. more info

Stereogum — Filthy Friends, the supergroup led by Sleater-Kinney's Corin Tucker and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, are ramping up for the release of their sophomore album, Emerald City. Our first taste of the record was "Last Chance County," an anti-capitalist anthem. Tod... more info

Consequence of Sound — Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, Slash, and more also honor the "King of Surf Guitar." more info

Consequence of Sound — R.E.M.'s song soundtracked a video mocking Trump's political opponents. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Listen to new songs by Jessie Ware, Wye Oak, SASAMI & Devendra Banhart, Rain Phoenix with Michael Stipe, Quelle Chris, Dave Hause, and more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Taken from a project that also features unreleased songs from the late River Phoenix's band Aleka's Attic. more info