Michael Stipe announced that Rock and Roll Hall of Famers R.E.M. have begun working on a new album in their hometown of Athens, Georgia. The album is the follow up to their 15th album, Collapse into Now, which they released earlier this year. There's a chance the band will self-release the new record. Rumors have also been milling about a new Pixies record since the band began touring their classic album Doolittle around two years ago for its 20th anniversary. Reported friction at the beginning ... [Read more]