Chorus.fm — There's a tender spot in the '90s alternative rock scene that is held deep down in most avid of music listeners and musicians alike. It could have been the likes of Mudhoney and R.E.M., or the cold calculations of Unwound and The Jesus Lizard for tho... more info

Prefix — The fact that they broke up last year doesn't mean R.E.M. can't celebrate its own legacy. They'll do just that ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/rem-to-release-25th-anniversary-edition-of-documen/67760/ more info

Consequence of Sound — Features an unreleased live concert and new liner notes. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Looking for the secret to being a Morning Glory? Sleep through The Shock Of The Lightning after being lulled to sleep Gallagher style.Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star is proud to release “Lullaby Versions of Oasis” featuring lush instrumental ver... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — RIP, author Gore Vidal. The Guardian lists 26 of his best quotes. Stereogum ranks R.E.M. albums from worst to best. Paste lists the six best film and television adaptations of the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Spin profiles the band Here... more info

ContactMusic — Cult Swedish band The Soundtrack Of Our Lives have announced plans to split after completing their current commitments The Gothenburg-based sextet formed in 1995 and counted R E M s Michael Stipe and Noel Gallagher among its fans The band will pla... more info

Guardian Music — (Damnably)It's hard to say if Cincinnati four-piece Wussy are hyped or not. On the one hand, you have heavyweight American rock critic Robert Christgau comparing them to the Beatles and the Stones, and saying they're the best American band of the las... more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay Eminem and Beyonce are among the chart-topping acts whose tracks have been reworked by African musicians for a new charity compilation Mumford Sons Red Hot Chili Peppers R E M Cee Lo Green and Bruno Mars have also had their songs fused wit..... more info

The Newsroom — It should come as no surprise that lots of A.V. Club writers are huge R.E.M. fans. Along with U2, the band hit the sweet spot for our generation, creating a body of work that even detractors can agree is impressive. Just the fact that we're still deb... more info

Music News Net — MUISC NEWS- Though we don't have many detail about ex- R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck’s upcoming solo album, we got a first taste with the world premiere of “10 Million BC” tune. Frequent Buck collaborator Steve Wynn aired the three minute... more info