Topic: R.E.M.

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A plucky revival

The mandolin is breaking out of bluegrass and becoming hip and versatile.
The Voice eliminates eight singers this week

The Voice, on NBC, eliminated four contestants Tuesday. Another four are scheduled to depart in a special results show on The Voice Wednesday.
Chapter & Verse
Whatever happened to the protest song?

Dorian Lynskey, author of "33 Revolutions Per Minute," talks about the history of the protest song and why it seems to have disappeared.
Artists find intriguing ways to mine catalogs

Artists are taking different approaches to mine their catalogs for fresh business.
Willie Nelson and Tupac in the Library of Congress?

Willie Nelson, Tupac Shakur, and Creole Jazz were included by the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, highlighting 'diverse beauty, humanity and artistry" of the American soundscape.
Are professional music critics losing their clout?

Amateur online reviews are creating competition and democracy in the race to have the first word on new albums.
Noteworthy new albums: R.E.M. and The Black Keys

R.E.M. brake for nobody on 'Accelerate,' a comeback album of sorts, and The Black Keys expand their color palette with a little help from producer Danger Mouse.