R.E.M. managed the ascent from college radio to mainstream superstars as well as just about any other artist or band. Perhaps it’s because they did it so gradually, making adjustments to their sound ...

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy are doing their R.E.M. tribute tour again, this third time in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the band’s fourth album, Lifes Rich Pageant. They’ll play the album ...