R.E.M. reunite for first group interview in 30 years
The grand return of the indie legends.
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Breaking the silence: 10 revolutionary songs that directly address mental health
All very moving songs.
Snubbed and serenaded: The bizarre experience Roger Waters had at an R.E.M. show
A strange, but moving experience.
The song Michael Stipe admitted to stealing from Radiohead: “Holy fuck! I stole this”
Getting a little too close for comfort.
The best indie albums, according to Kurt Cobain
In the 1980s, the term “indie” emerged as a loose descriptor of guitar-driven alternative music.
What is the R.E.M. song ‘It’s The End of the World As We Know It’ about?
An abstract ode to the apocalypse.
The insane true crime backstory behind R.E.M’s ‘What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?’
A tale of media paranoia.
The one rock band Kurt Cobain idolised: “They’re the greatest”
A lifelong fan of underground melodies.
The R.E.M. song that was a response to ‘Every Breath You Take’
Getting introspective about unrequited desire.