REM News

Todos Santos - The R.E.M. co-founder composer and guitarist takes a few moments to answer five questions where he turns us onto the future of the Todos Santos Music Festival, some news on The Minus Five and hot new tracks from The Tame Impalas.

A YouTube sex-ed video explains the mystery of the "Morning Wood"; yes, those early morning risers we men get. Every man has wondered at some time why he stands at attention first thing in the morning. YouTube Gurus Moffit and Greg explain the science.

Todos Santos - Peter Buck is having a real big party down across the border in Mexico at the Hotel California and you are all invited to share the surf,the food,and other exotic splendors at The Todos Santos Music Festival in 2013.

Miami - Michael Stipe, the enigmatic ex-front man for R.E.M., has agreed to serve as Chief Council Member for the Moving The Still Festival for Paddle8 and Tumblr.

Athens - When Fox News played REM's hit song "Losing My Religion" following commentary about the Democratic Party's stance on religious morality issues they were quickly served with a cease and desist order from the uberpop group.

Back in July this year the alternative-rock band R.E.M. decided to call it a day. Many thought while they were in the studio they would be recording their 16th album, but in fact they were laying down the mixing for their final single.

R.E.M. made the surprise announcement today that they are to split. The group, who have been together for more than 30 years, broke the news in a statement on their website.

Athens - Music is a way documenting one's footsteps through life, from the first record purchased, to the first concert attended, or the first instrument played. Later in life the nostalgic factor remains, and you may find yourself reaching back in time.

The band R.E.M has the number one song when it comes to people hearing the wrong lyrics, according to a recent survey conducted in the UK.

Drummer Bill Berry completes the original line up for international band REM for Hall of Fame gig