R.E.M.

Guitarist says “non-musical stuff” became too distracting and the band quit at the right moment.

Guitarist explains how pandemic shaped his latest songs.

Reissue of debut EP has him thinking about beginnings – and endings.

A deep dive into every song on the band's landmark 1992 album.

'Automatic for the People' further cemented the band's status as alt-rock visionaries and superstars.

Initially planning to make a big rock record, they decided instead to focus on acoustic sounds and dark themes.

A record that began with a message about control ends with a song suggesting that we’re all powerless in the face of mortality.

On the 'Automatic for the People' highlight, Michael Stipe employs the only known way to time travel: memories.

The song was ready — it just didn’t have a title, or lyrics, or vocals.

Actress Meg Ryan convinced band to alter title of lusty 'Automatic for the People' ballad, and it became an in-joke.