Michael Stipe finally reveals the real lyrics to REM’s ‘It’s the End of the World’ The mystery is over. Joe Taysom Sep 2, 2025
REM’s Michael Stipe on the most groundbreaking record: “It was just fucking scorched earth” The holes punk couldn’t fill. Kelly Murphy Aug 21, 2025
‘What’s The Frequency Kenneth’: The REM song deliberately made to be “inscrutable” It makes no sense. Dale Maplethorpe Aug 5, 2025
Five bands who broke up but actually still like each other Love is still in the air. Lauren Hunter Jul 22, 2025
The “polite jab” featured in ‘Get Up’ that defines how REM functioned A lazy jibe. Lauren Hunter Jul 20, 2025
The artist Michael Stipe said was responsible for REM forming A major influence. Reuben Cross Jul 18, 2025
Was 1991 the best alt-rock year in music history? The year that everything changed. Tim Coffman Jul 11, 2025
The best performance Billie Joe Armstrong ever witnessed: “Straight-up aggression” “The whole atmosphere”. Kelly Murphy Jul 10, 2025
The iconic film that Michael Stipe turned down: “It didn’t make sense” “It didn’t make sense.” Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2025
Michael Shannon names rock and roll’s greatest-ever frontman: “Truly unique” A one-of-a-kind frontman. Rosalind Moran Jun 10, 2025
“I’m serious”: When REM advocated the assassination of the president “I live in a country that I hate.” Ben Forrest May 27, 2025