After 31 years of career, REM announced their separation on their official website. According to says in web portal away "with a great sense of gratitude, resolution and astonishment by what has been achieved".

In March this year, REM released "Collapse Into Now" and he also said he had news of new albums. "Our fans and friends: as REM, and friends and co-conspirators of a lifetime, we have decided to separate. We do this with a great sense of gratitude, resolution and wonder for what we have achieved. Who has felt ever touched by our music, our deepest thanks for listening", they said on their official website.

Finally, the singer added: "We have to thank everyone who helped us to be REM for these 31 years, our deepest thanks to those who allowed us to do this. It has been wonderful".