REM Works On New Album

R.E.M. is working on a new album.

Now, before you get too excited, note that the band's currently amidst the "early, early demo days" for the album.

All we know at the moment is where the band was recently recording and who it's been working with.

David Bell from R.E.M's office made the following statement:

"This past week, Peter Buck and Mike Mills of R.E.M. spent a few days with producer Jacknife Lee in Portland's Jackpot Recording Studio. It is early, early demo days for the next record, which is still a ways away.

"Also involved last week were longtime confederates Bill Rieflin and Scott McCaughey, as well as noted engineer/producer Tucker Martine."

Thanks for the report to Pastemagazine.com.