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“Me, Nando, & the boys about to play Rock the Mountain Fest in the hills above Rio. I haven’t played a big festival since the last R.E.M. tour in 2008.” – Peter

From the get out the vote event for the Harris-Walz campaign earlier today in Atlanta where Michael performed “The One I Love,” “Driver 8,” and “No Time For Love Like Now.” From Michael: Thank you Douglas Emhoff for the post, what an incredible honor: Tim Walz, Maya Harris, Jon Bon Jovi, Andy LeMaster, David Barbe. … Continued

“Nando’s band and I just played Ribeirão Preto, a cool city a half a day’s drive from Sao Paolo. Before the second show a few of us wandered next door to the Pinguim, Ribeirão Preto’s most famous bar. Apparently, it’s considered good luck to put a penguin statue on your refrigerator. I bought a hat.”

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🗳️ 🎤 🇺🇸 With just two days to go before the election on November 5th, Michael will be taking part in a get out the vote event in Atlanta later today with vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and Doug Emhoff along with Jon Bon Jovi and duo The War and Treaty. As Michael has said … Continued

The guys have contributed a live version of “Feeling Gravitys Pull” (Greensboro, ’89) to “Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief.” The compilation album, which includes a diverse lineup of musicians from Western North Carolina and beyond, aims to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene with 100% of the proceeds benefiting BeLoved … Continued

On the heels of the recent digital compilation We Are Hope Despite the Times, R.E.M. has today released a timely lyric video for “I Believe.” The track captures the band’s optimistic and introspective spirit, with lyrics that explore themes of personal conviction, resilience and the search for truth. The video, created by longtime famed R.E.M. … Continued

“I’m sorry to say that I haven’t been quite the tour correspondent that I should be, but I’ve been busy playing music and seeing Brazil. A couple of days ago, I did a recording session with Fernando Nunes, a great player, writer, producer, and arranger here in Brazil. There was a band rehearsing in the … Continued

Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. with R.E.M.’s Monster Adventures in Hi Fi- A Silents Synced Film— originated in Austin—soon out into the world!  World Premiere Feb 1, 2025 at the historic Morton Theatre in Athens, Georgia at 7pm AND at Cine in Athens, Georgia at 8pm Opening nationwide and in Canada on Feb 7 and in … Continued

💙 🍑 From yesterday’s Rally for Harris-Walz campaign event in Athens with Douglas Emhoff where Michael Stipe & band, the 7 Million Hundred Campfire Guitars, performed “Wendell Gee,” “Your Capricious Soul,” “No Time For Love Like Now,” and “Driver 8.” Thanks to Wingate Downs for these amazing photos!  

The guys have contributed a live version of “King of Birds” (Greensboro, 1989) to Cardinals at the Window: A Benefit for Flood Relief in Western North Carolina featuring a roster of 130 + artists. Cardinals at the Window is available exclusively at Bandcamp where people can pay $10—or much, much more—if they desire, to download … Continued

This Friday, October 4th, in Pittsburgh—the Get Out the Vote concert with Michael and Jason Isbell plus a special guest. Make plans to join them! Final event time and location to be announced to confirmed guests only. More info here.    

Fables of the Reconstruction hits 40 next year and Jason Narducy and Michael Shannon and friends will take their tribute around the country (including returning to the 40 Watt Club) to celebrate the band’s third studio album. Tickets go on sale this Friday AM at 10:00. More at Brooklyn Vegan.

The 18-track collection, launching on National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and Citizenship Day, features thought-provoking songs from R.E.M.’s vast catalog. LISTEN TODAY HERE Click here to stream/download We Are Hope Despite The Times Visit vote.gov or headcount.org.to register to vote or update your registration Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2024) – To coincide with … Continued

From Michael who hosted an event for the Harris Walz campaign in NYC: “NYC stepped up big time for Kamala Harris, Kamala HQ, and Tim Walz and the amazing Debbie Harry of Blondie cohosted with me”