Perez Hilton — Like the rest of their fans, Coldplay's Chris Martin was beyond upset to hear R.E.M. had called it quits last week. So to show how much the band meant to him and the band, they covered Everybody Hurts during their stop in Atlanta on Saturday. Check o... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — It was with great sadness that we brought you news of R.E.M.'s breakup last week, and it's with great ambivalence that we now bring you Coldplay's cover of "Everybody Hurts." Chris Martin and his gang performed the song at a show in Georgia, the stat... more info

NME — ‘We All Go Back To Where We Belong’, ‘A Month of Saturdays’ and ‘Hallelujah’ were recorded this summer more info

Stereogum — Before you see this as a total cash grab, mere days after R.E.M. called it quits, here’s some context for the band’s recently announced new Greatest Hits collection (via Rolling Stone): R.E.M. actually made their decision a few months ago, before... more info

ContactMusic — R E M star Mike Mills has spoken out about the bands decision to split after 31 years insisting its time for the existing three founding members to go their separate ways In an exclusive Rolling Stone interview the guitarist reveals theres no truth..... more info

Pop Candy — Last weekend Pop reader David R. brought his son to Athens, Ga. "While we were there, we did an R.E.M. walking tour," he says. And what poignant ... more info

CNN Showbiz — "There is a great deal of sadness, but it's really celebratory," R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills says, describing his conflicting emotions the day after he, guitarist Peter Buck and singer Michael Stipe announced they were disbanding after 31 years togethe... more info

NME — Mike Mills says band will never play together again more info

Stereogum — On Saturday night, Coldplay trotted out R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” and I’m guessing you can imagine how people reacted to the cover (SPOILER ALERT: They enjoyed the shit out of it). Add Coldplay to the list of famous folks getting in on the t... more info

Altsounds — After R.E.M. ignited the blogosphere on September 21st with the news that they had decided to “call it a day as a band” via a statement on their website, the beloved band have announced that they will release their final album, ... more info