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Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Reunite for New Album ‘Arthur Buck 2′

Joseph Arthur and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck have reunited for their first new album in seven years. Arthur Buck 2 expands on the duo’s acclaimed debut with producer Jacknife Lee and an all-star band.

Tagged as: 2025 albums, alternative rock, Arthur Buck, indie music, Jacknife Lee, Joseph Arthur, new release, Peter Buck, R.E.M.

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R.E.M. Release Five Track Radio Free Europe 2025 EP

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. have released a special edition five track ‘Radio Free Europe’ EP to mark the 75th anniversary of the first broadcast Radio Free Europe, the American broadcaster out of New York into Europe to balance the propaganda of communism.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., Radio Free Europe, rock, USA

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All Four R.E.M. Members Reunite for One Song

by Paul Cashmere

All four members of R.E.M., Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Mike Mills and Peter Buck, reunited in Thursday at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia.

Tagged as: 80s, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M. By Stipe To Perform Around Australia

by Paul Cashmere

The UK’s R.E.M. By Stipe is the definitive R.E.M. tribute band to the point Michael Stipe is even a fan, will perform for the first time in Australia in 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM by Stipe, rock

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R.E.M. Reform For CBS Television Interview and Songwriters Hall of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

The four members of R.E.M. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry, reunited for their first interview together in 30 years for CBS Television this week ahead of their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Losing My Religion, R.E.M., Songwriters Hall Of Fame, USA

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The Monkees with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz perform at the Palais in St Kilda as part of their 50th anniversary tour on Wednesday 7 December 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Micky Dolenz “Monkees” Around With The Music R.E.M.

by Paul Cashmere

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees will release a four track EP of R.E.M. covers in November.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Michael Stipe, Micky Dolenz, pop, R.E.M., rock, The Monkeys, USA

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R.E.M. To Release 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Up’

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. have a 25th expanded edition of ‘Up’ on the way with a song for you now, ‘Daysleeper (Party of Five recording).

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, R.E.M., rock, Up, USA

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Long Out of Print REM Albums ‘Around The Sun’ and ‘Collapse Into Now’ Set For Reissue

by Paul Cashmere

REM’s 2004 ‘Around The Sun’ and 2011 ‘Collapse Into Now’ will be reissued on vinyl on July 14.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Around the Sun, Collapse Into Now, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Michael Stipe To Release First Solo Album in 2023

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. co-founder and singer Michael Stipe will release his very first solo album in 2023.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, indie, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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Peter Buck Doesn’t Want A R.E.M. Reunion

by Music-News.com

Peter Buck would never return to R.E.M..

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Peter Buck, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M.’s Bill Berry Back Working With The Bad Ends

by Paul Cashmere

Former R.E.M. drummer and cofounder Bill Berry has come out of retirement to join The Band Ends.

Tagged as: 20s, Bill Berry, R.E.M., rock, The Bad Ends, USA

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R.E.M. ‘Chronic Town’ Releases As Standalone CD For The First Time

by Paul Cashmere

‘Chronic Town’, the debut release from R.E.M., is being reissued for the first time as a standalone release to mark the 40th anniversary of its release.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Rules Out R.E.M. Reunion

by Music-News.com

Michael Stipe says speculation of a R.E.M. reunion is “wishful thinking”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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R.E.M. Expand ‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. have expanded their 1996 album ‘New Adventures In Hi-Fi’ to mark the 25th anniversary of the release.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, New Adventures In Hi-Fi, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Eddie Vedder Cover R.E.M.’s ‘Drive’ For Movie ‘Flag Day’

by Paul Cashmere

Flag Day, Eddie Vedder, R.E.M., Dylan Penn, Olivia Vedder, USA, rock,

Tagged as: Dylan Penn, Eddie Vedder, Flag Day, Olivia Vedder, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M. To Reissue ‘Radio Free Europe’ Single from 1981 on Vinyl

by Paul Cashmere

A rarity for R.E.M. titled ‘Stand Still’ slipped through this week.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., Radip Free Europe, rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Helps Name Ant Species

by Music-News.com

R.E.M. star Michael Stipe has helped a top German entomologist and a research associate at Yale University name a new ant species.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Sells Out To Universal Music

by Paul Cashmere

And just when you thought 2020 couldn’t throw up any more surprises Bob Dylan has become a complete sell-out. Dylan has sold the publishing rights to his songwriting catalogue in a deal said to be worth around $300 million to Universal Music.

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Ben Lee Pays Tribute To R.E.M. With Nightswimming

by Paul Cashmere

Ben Lee has offered fans a taste of R.E.M. to mark the 40th anniversary of the first R.E.M. concert. Ben has covered ‘Nightswimming’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, acoustic, Ben Lee, R.E.M., rock, songwriter, USA

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R.E.M.’s Very First Setlist From 5 April 1980

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. played their first show 40 years ago this week on 5 April 1980 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Athens, Georgia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, alternative, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M., King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails Drummer Bill Rieflin Dies Aged 59

by Paul Cashmere

Bill Rieflin, drummer for King Crimson and formerly with R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails and Ministry, has died of cancer at the age of 59.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bill Rieflin, King Crimson, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M. Investigate Legal Ways To Stop Their Music Being Used At Trump Rallies

by Music-News.com

R.E.M. are determined to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from using their songs at his campaign rallies.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, alternative, Mike Mills, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Is Happy He Never Hid His Personal Life

by Music-News.com

Michael Stipe is proud he never pretended to be straight to further his music career.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Releases His Debut Solo Song ‘Your Capricious Soul’

by Paul Cashmere

Former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is releasing new music. ‘You Capricious Soul’ is Michael’s first official solo song.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M. To Release 9 Disc BBC Collection

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. will release a massive 9 disc box set of sessions, concerts and interviews conducted at the BBC.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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Australia To Honor America’s R.E.M.

by Noise11.com

R.E.M. will be honored in Australia with an all-star tribute band performing the catalogue of R.E.M. across the nation.

Tagged as: alternative, Ash Naylor, Atlanta, Australia, Jeff Martin, R.E.M., rock, Ron S. Peno, Steve Kilbey, Trish Young, USA

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Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Are Arthur Buck

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, (of R.E.M. fame) will release their debut album, Arthur Buck, on June 15th, 2018 via New West Records.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Joseph Arthur, Peter Buck, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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R.E.M. Reveal Automatic For The People Documentary

by Music-News.com

As Athens, Georgia rock icons R.E.M.’s landmark Automatic For The People celebrates its 25th anniversary, the band has reissued the newly-remastered album on a variety of formats.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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REM Automatic For The People 25th anniversary

R.E.M. Debut Their Great Lost Track ‘Devil Rides Backwards’

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. will officially release their “great lost track” ‘Devil Rides Backwards’ on the 25th anniversary expanded edition of Automatic For The People.

Tagged as: alternative, Automatic For The People, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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R.E.M. To Expand Automatic To The People

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

R.E.M. are honoring the 25th anniversary of their landmark Automatic For The People by rereleasing the multiplatinum album in a variety of formats, the most extensive of which is the Deluxe Anniversary Edition that contains the very first commercially available music mixed in Dolby Atmos, delivering an immersive and engaging experience.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, R.E.M., rock, USA

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

August 30, 2025

The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

August 28, 2025

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

August 28, 2025

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

August 25, 2025