Topix — During my lunch break today, I watched live performances by R.E.M. , the Rolling Stones , Devo , Tom Petty and Alice Cooper . more info

Starpulse — R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is "thrilled" Jay-Z chose to use his band's lyrics in a new track, calling the tribute a "really great honour". The rapper sampled words from the band's 1991 hit Losi... more info

411 Mania — He's honored... more info

411 Mania — Check out the lyrics to "Heaven"... more info

Consequence of Sound — Jay-Z was listening to quite a bit 90s rock while recording his new solo album. more info

Popdose — Originally released in 1990 as Remarks:  The Story Of R.E.M. (and subsequently updated, minus the photos, as Remarks Remade in 2002), Perfect Circle is the fitting, final written chapter of R.E.M.’s 31-year story.  Tony Fletcher puts together the... more info

Popdose — In revisiting Green, I have to remove myself from the R.E.M.-worshiper that I was in the ’80′s; I was younger and a bit more crassly idealistic.  Having not cared for Document, the 1987 monster hit album, I fully expected to not like Green, whic... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Amsterdam garage funkers Staton have released Riot as the next single from thier Mapped: Sins EP. A fan made video captures the mood of the song perfectly: grainy and distorted. The band is currently working on their debut full-length with Ken St... more info

From Mato, From London — Little Green Cars Dublin (IRL) Épica para LA GENTE. Una mezcla mágica entre Mumford & Sons y Arcade Fire. Country-rock americano pasado por un filtro folk-pop irlandés, harmonías de cinco voces, melodías conmovedoras y diálogos chico/chica. El ... more info

Consequence of Sound — A look back to 1988 finds the Athens icons in an exciting state of change. more info