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REM say being geeks is their strong point

REM say being geeks is their strong point

Band also find inspiration in their old records

  • July 25, 2008
R.E.M to preview unrecorded material at their summer shows?

R.E.M to preview unrecorded material at their summer shows?

Michael Stipe talks exclusively to NME.COM backstage at T in the Park

  • Jul 21, 2008
REM tell NME.COM they back 'outsider' Barack Obama

REM tell NME.COM they back 'outsider' Barack Obama

Michael Stipe and co get political at T In The Park

  • Jul 13, 2008
REM's Michael Stipe declares T In The Park a 'different kind of challenge'

REM's Michael Stipe declares T In The Park a 'different kind of challenge'

Watch tonight's (July 13) headliner speaking exclusively to NME.COM

  • Jul 13, 2008
REM mark 'Irish anniversary' at Oxegen

REM mark 'Irish anniversary' at Oxegen

Band celebrate year since premiering songs in Dublin

  • Jul 12, 2008
REM, Panic At The Disco, for Voodoo Experience

REM, Panic At The Disco, for Voodoo Experience

NIN, Stone Temple Pilots also set to play New Orleans

  • Jun 20, 2008
REM back Barack Obama at New York show

REM back Barack Obama at New York show

Band give Democratic US presidential candidate their backing

  • Jun 20, 2008
Michael Stipe to exhibit bronze art in New York

Michael Stipe to exhibit bronze art in New York

Exhibition will launch at clothing store on June 26

  • Jun 16, 2008
Michael Stipe for New York book signing

Michael Stipe for New York book signing

He will sign copies of 'REM: Hello' in SoHo

  • Jun 12, 2008
REM joined onstage by Johnny Marr

REM joined onstage by Johnny Marr

And there's another surprise for fans of the US rockers too

REM tour kicks into gear at the Hollywood Bowl

REM tour kicks into gear at the Hollywood Bowl

Veteran rockers tinker with new arrangements

REM extend European tour

REM extend European tour

The band add extra dates to summer jaunt

  • May 27, 2008
REM, Nine Inch Nails to headline Voodoo Experience

REM, Nine Inch Nails to headline Voodoo Experience

Stone Temple Pilots will also play New Orleans festival

  • Apr 30, 2008
REM find US chart success with new album

REM find US chart success with new album

'Accelerate' debuts at Number Two

  • Apr 10, 2008
REM to take part in Record Store Day

REM to take part in Record Store Day

The band release a limited edition 7-inch

  • Apr 8, 2008
REM knock Duffy from album chart summit

REM knock Duffy from album chart summit

Estelle holds onto single number one

REM's Michael Stipe slams US government

REM's Michael Stipe slams US government

Singer describes American administration as 'despicable'

REM's Michael Stipe hails 'level-headed' Barack Obama

REM's Michael Stipe hails 'level-headed' Barack Obama

Singer explains why he wants Obama to be next president

REM mix new album with rarities at secret London show

REM mix new album with rarities at secret London show

The band also get fans to vote on which big hit they should play

  • Mar 26, 2008
REM: Chris Martin named our new single

REM: Chris Martin named our new single

Band reveal how Coldplay frontman helped out

  • Mar 26, 2008
 

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