Stereogum — In the post about R.E.M's computer-animated video for "Mansized Wreath" (the one handled heavily by Toronto-based advertising agency Crush, Inc., who also handled "Hollow Man"), I mentioned that when discussing politics, it'd make sense to be a tad ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Stipe and co ready deluxe version of debut album more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Video, ExclusiveSpinner.com: Social and political commentary abound in R.E.M.'s latest video from 'Accelerate.' Shot during a concert in Dublin, the song's clip is an exercise in stark, high-contrast black & white. Check out the Spinner... more info

Paste Magazine — Athens, Ga.-spawned 4 to Watch alums Modern Skirts are readying a new album, All of Us in Our Night, set to drop on Jan. 20. The band’s first album since Catalogue of Generous Men in 2005 includes cuts produced by R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and ... more info

AngryApe — 25 years since the record first hit stores more info

NME — REM have announced that they will re-release their landmark debut album to mark its 25th anniversary. more info

Paste Magazine — Amidst Athens, Ga.'s dance-inspiring rock 'n' roll scene, which featured the likes of The B-52's and Pylon, college-rock upstarts R.E.M. released full-length debut Murmur in 1983. It went gold, became Rolling Stone 's album of the year (beating ou... more info

Pop Candy — Good morning, everyone! I'm happy to report my apartment search was successful, and I'm very grateful for all of the tips and encouraging messages you've sent over the last few days. However, I do wish the landlord would turn on... more info

JamBase — THE TRANSISTOR RADIO WAS BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1954 Texas Instruments introduced the first practical transistor radio and nothing would ever be the same. Though there'd been a number of attempts prior to 1954, the Regency TR-1, put on sale in Novembe... more info

Pitchfork — Slightly ironic acoustic cover songs: they're not just for that wacky dude at the open mic night in your dorm lounge anymore! In fact, BBC Radio 1's two CD Live Lounge Volume 3 monster-- due October 20 overseas from Sony BMG-- is chock full of the th... more info