According to reports, REM are to start recording their next studio album shortly, and will be working with U2/Snow Patrol/Bloc Party and CMU fave producer Jacknife Lee on it.
Guitarist Mike Mills says: "We are psyched to work with Jacknife Lee. We've got a great batch of new songs, and can't wait to put them down."
Lee adds: "There is no model for REM. Consistently one of the Great Bands, if not the greatest. They push themselves further than most, doing every time what is the goal for any artist - explore. These new songs are some of their most exciting and visceral yet."