R.E.M.

  • The indie-rock fall and rise of R.E.M.

    Overheard on college radio: A home-coming of sorts for an old-school "alternative"
    By Andrew Leonard May 9, 2008

  • Not quite the end of the world as we know it

    R.E.M.'s new career retrospective reminds you of the extraordinary cultural moment the band forged in the '80s -- and leaves you hungry for more.
    By Shannon Zimmerman November 25, 2003

  • Self-absorbed and silent

    You'd think that a few thousand wealthy 20-somethings would have opinions on the looming war. Not in professional sports, though.
    By King Kaufman February 28, 2003

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, May 15, 2001
    By Joyce Millman May 15, 2001

  • The reeducation of Lauryn Hill

    The hip-hop songstress says she wrote and produced her multiplatinum album. A lawsuit contends that's not the whole truth. Behind the case is a bigger question: What is a pop song, anyway?
    By Rodd McLeod May 10, 2000

  • Sharps & Flats

    The label synonymous with "As Seen on TV" goes after indie rock. Oh, sweet, delicious irony.
    By Joey Sweeney April 28, 2000

  • "Man on the Moon"

    Jim Carrey has the eyes down cold, but the rest of the Andy Kaufman story melts after a series of smeared details.
    By Stephanie Zacharek December 22, 1999

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Monday, Dec. 13, 1999
    By Joyce Millman December 13, 1999

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Dec. 10-12, 1999
    By Joyce Millman December 10, 1999

  • What's the frequency, Michael?

    Stipe and R.E.M. stand up in front of a new Museum of Radio & Television exhibit, where signature images meet impressionistic words.
    By Wendy Mitchell October 20, 1999

  • Something blue

    Tommy and Pammy to retie knot, drop pants; the Royal Philharmonic does R.E.M.; Gore scandal a snooze.
    By Amy Reiter October 6, 1999

  • Letters to the Editor

    Is Paglia wrong about Waco? Plus: R.E.M. on "Automatic" pilot; Luddite gamers should quit moaning and start playing.
    Letters to the Editor September 15, 1999

  • "Up" down

    Two years ago, R.E.M. lost a drummer -- and a little class.
    By Seth Mnookin September 8, 1999

  • Sharps & flats

    Have Dr. Evil's corporate toadies stolen the "Austin Powers" soundtrack from Mike Myers?
    By Dawn Eden June 11, 1999

  • Mark Eitzel

    An interview with former American Music Club front man Mark Eitzel
    By Dave Eggers May 8, 1997
Salon Directory › r › R.E.M. (15 stories)

From Salon's blogs