The band is gearing up to roll out the Collapse Into Now Film Project, a selection of films accompanying each song on the the new record, directed by notable artists and filmmakers and personally curated by Michael. The list of directors includes Oscar-nominated actor James Franco, filmmaker, photographer, and
Michael and Bertis are on the scene for the taping at Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Be sure to tune in this evening for a special interview with Michael. Show starts at 12:35 EST. Visit their site for more information. Photo by: Bertis
Highly-acclaimed director and artist Sam Taylor-Wood has filmed the video for the band’s first UK single “ÃÅberlin.” The film, which debuts internationally today and in the U.S.A. on March 3rd, was shot in and around London’s Brick Lane in one afternoon and stars Aaron Johnson who dances and maneuvers his
Collapse Into Now will be streaming on NPR’S First Listen in its entirety until the official release on March 8. You can hear the entire album and also select individual tracks as well as leave comments about the record. Robin HIlton of NPR says, “Collapse Into
Tune in to NBC’s Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Thursday night for a special interview with Michael. The show airs at 12:35 EST. For more details, visit their website.
Also on March 3rd, Michael will perform at the 21st Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert at
Michael spoke to NME.com earlier today about the Collapse Into Now Film Project: “It was really fun for me to curate, working with all these different artists, and seeing how they interpreted the songs,” he said. “The thing that was surprising is how much they interlockingly work, like an album.”
Be sure to download your FREE copy of ÃÅberlin at the iTunes US store today. The track is being offered as part of iTunes’ “Rediscover and Download” promotion for a limited time.
Mine Smell Like Honey is also being offered as a free download via iTunes UK as part of
Record Store Day is coming this April 16 and R.E.M. will have not one but three seven-inch singles in individual gatefold sleeves available at participating independent record stores. The 45-rpm discs include ÃÅberlin, Mine Smell Like Honey, and Oh My Heart. All live B-sides are previously unreleased.
Disc 1.
With the release of the band’s new record just a few days away, we’ve got some very exciting news about a few opportunities for you to hear COLLAPSE INTO NOW in its entirety before the official release date. Spotify.com, NPR.org, and Rollingstone.com are hosting exclusive early listening parties on
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, Spotify has had to reschedule their early listening party for R.E.M.’s new record until tomorrow, March 1st, at 9:00 AM GMT. If you are a Spotify premium subscriber in the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, please check back tomorrow at that
What a special day for Athens yesterday as Christopher O’Riley alighted in our fair town with his merry band of music-makers for his acclaimed NPR classical kids show From the Top. James Galway, The Man With The Golden Flute, came along as well
NPR will host the U.S. online premiere of the band’s new record March 1st at 2pm EST. Tune into their exclusive stream and hear the album for the first time (please note that this is a one-time stream) HERE.
You can also take part in a live chat
Here is some press coverage from last night’s event in Los Angeles which Michael attended:
Join NPR live at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 1, as they play COLLAPSE INTO NOW in its entirety as part of a special R.E.M. online listening party. All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton will share and discuss the new record here.
Also on Tuesday,
gus van sant and james franco are presenting a new version of the classic film “my own private idaho”, starring river phoenix. james asked michael to provide music for the film piece; michael and jacknife lee remixed and re-imagined new songs off of the upcoming r.e.m. album “collapse