
R.E.M. share 'We Are Hope Despite The Times' compilation to mark National Voter Registration Day
The compilation features 18 hand picked R.E.M tracks by the band from their career spanning discography that feature themes of activism and social responsibility

R.E.M. explain why they'll never fully reunite: "It’d never be as good”
The four founding members of the band played live together this week for the first time since 2007

Watch R.E.M. reunite for first performance in 15 years at Songwriters Hall Of Fame
The group surprised audiences with an acoustic performance of 'Losing My Religion'

'Backbeat' at 30: The Fifth Beatle, John Lennon's bisexuality and Macca's "jealousy"
Remembering the 1994 Fabs film with director Iain Softley

R.E.M. reunite for first full-band interview in 30 years
The interview will air on CBS tomorrow (June 13)

Watch Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C.'s Carlos O’Connell, Michael Stipe and Bastille's Dan Smith read 'Voices For Gaza' letters of Palestinian's war experience
Serj Tankian and Tom Morello have also gotten involved, in a bid to raise awareness

Billie Eilish, Robert Smith and more sign open letter warning against "predatory" use of AI in music
The letter, which has over 200 signatures from musicians, calls for protection against the "use of AI to steal professional artists' voices and likeness, violate creators' rights, and destroy the music ecosystem"

Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson – and what films and TV shows has he been in?
Never heard of the (rumoured) new 007? Get up to speed now

Watch R.E.M. reunite onstage at a 'Murmur' tribute gig
Actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy were performing the album in full at the event

In praise of 'The Traitors' and its terribly brilliant cover songs
From questionable Tears For Fears renditions to bombastic Muse-adjacent bangers