NME — REM guitarist Peter Buck's signature guitar has been stolen from the stage after a gig at the Finnair Stadium in Helsinki, Finland, last night (September 9). more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, ExclusiveSpinner.com: With an international career spanning three decades, R.E.M. have certainly had their fair share of influence on youth of the world. New York City's We Are Scientists, who are opening for t... more info

XFM.co.uk — Mike Mills and Michael Stipe put their full weight behind Barack Obama in the first part of Xfm's World Exclusive R.E.M. documentary. more info

GUILLEMOTS are planning host of gigs in quirky locations after supporting R.E.M more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Kathryn YuJust before hitting the road again for their current European tour, Coldplay stopped by BBC Radio's "6 Music" for a sit-down in which they revealed their next studio projects. The chat was with "6 Music" host Steve Lamacq and, for ... more info

Idolator — Generally speaking, releasing a best-of is a sign of a career that's pretty much finished. Obviously there are major exceptions: Madonna's Immaculate Collection, Pet Shop Boys' Discography, and R.E.M.'s Eponymous come to mind, with the latter being ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, AlbumSpinner.com: It's hard to say no to a legend, even for press-shy Chris Martin. During a BBC interview, R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe asked the Coldplay frontman "Is it true?" to all the rumors that Coldplay were recording new... more info

XFM.co.uk — Chris and Ed told Xfm that they won't be playing any new material during their support slots with R.E.M. this weekend - but that playing with the legendary Athens band is a dream come true. more info

XFM.co.uk — However, the R.E.M. frontman was convinced otherwise, as this week's huge shows prove… more info

Pop Justice — What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep? » Britney Spears will not be appearing in the new Britney Spears video. ('Britney Spears Making Comeback As A Cartoon Character' - The Mirror) (http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbi... more info