
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck recalls his stolen favourite guitar being retrieved by a Finnish biker gang
"It was an inside job and I was furious"

Watch members of R.E.M., Yo La Tengo and more team up for Big Star tribute concert
It followed a series of tribute concerts in 2016

The Posies’ Ken Stringfellow apologises and denies abuse claims
The musician has been accused of sexual misconduct by three women, which he "categorically" denies

Ken Stringfellow of the Posies and Big Star accused of sexual misconduct
Stringfellow, who has also played with R.E.M., "categorically" denies the allegations, which appear to have led to his bandmates' exit from the Posies

Hear St. Vincent, Fontaines D.C. and Michael Stipe cover The Velvet Underground on new tribute album
The album features reimagined takes on every track from TVU’s 1967 debut album

Michael Stipe confirms R.E.M. will never reunite
"We decided when we split up that that would just be really tacky and probably money-grabbing," the singer said

The return of 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks': "It was chaos"
Telly's piss-taking pop panel show is back – new host Greg Davies teases anarchy in the studio...

Jason Isbell announces promised 'Georgia Blue' covers album, shares R.E.M. cover
Isbell's cover of 'Driver 8' features The Civil Wars alum John Paul White

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills take part in vaccination campaign
"Now that I’ve done what I can to protect myself and those around me, well, I feel fine"

R.E.M. announce 25th anniversary edition of 'New Adventures In Hi-Fi'
The release, arriving as part of the band's 40th anniversary year, is being previewed by a new mix of 'Leave'