New LP Coming This Spring from The No Ones
New music from The No Ones— Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Frode Strømstad, and Arne Kjeisrud Mathisen—will hit the streets and www on March 27, 2020.
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Monster 25 Nominated for NME’s Best Reissue
We’re excited to announce that Monster 25 has been nominated for Best Reissue in the #NMEAwards2020.
Michael’s Guardian Q&A
Read Michael’s “Life and Style” Q&A with the Guardian here. #michaelstipe #theguardian
Message From Michael: New Single to Benefit Pathway to Paris for 365 Days
In case you missed his announcement last week, here’s a new message from Michael. Head to michaelstipe.com to download his new single and video, with all his proceeds going to Pathway to París Watch Michael’s message HERE
Get Your Tickets for Peter Buck’s April UK Shows with Luke Haines
Tickets are on sale for Peter’s upcoming shows with Luke Haines in support of their forthcoming record Beat Poetry for Survivalists which is due out in March on Omnivore Recordings in the USA and Cherry Red Records in the UK. In addition to their 3 scheduled gigs listed below, the pair will also be playing The Garage in Glasgow on April 12 … Continued
“Drive to the Ocean” is Available at Michael’s Website Today
Michael’s new single “Drive to the Ocean” is available exclusively on MichaelStipe.com. For 365 days, all his proceeds from the download will go to Pathway To Paris.
Michael Stipe to Release Second Solo Single “Drive To The Ocean” on Jan. 4th
Michael Stipe will start the new decade by releasing his second solo single, “Drive To The Ocean,” on January 4th, 2020.
Bar Electrolite Open to the Public in Belgium for the Holidays
These are photos of the amazing Bar Electrolite in Lichtervelde, 🇧🇪 where the tunes are always great and the cocktails are named after some of our favorite songs. If you’re in town from December 27-31st, stop in for an R.E.M. themed concoction. As proprietor @loosemike says, “Bar Electrolite is a place where we talk about our passion … Continued
Unique Photo of Michael Featured in Exhibition A
This previously unpublished photo of Michael taken by David Belisle (Michael’s studio mgr.) is being featured in an exhibit by NYC group, Exhibition A.
Peter Says: “Check Out Ian McNabb”
Hey everyone, My friend Ian McNabb who I collaborated with on his last LP is doing some American dates. His record is great. You should check him out live! Take Care, Peter p.s. watch the video for Ian’s song “Aquamarine” which Peter played guitar on: http://bit.ly/2Et8slV
Peter Produces Lou Reed Tribute with Eyelids & John Cameron Mitchell
Peter has produced a Lou Reed tribute EP by John Cameron Mitchell and @musicofEYELIDS called Turning Time Around.
Video Clip: Mike & Michael Discuss the Monster Tour
Creating a legendary album is one thing, but making sure the music translates to the stage is equally as important. As we continue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Monster, hear Michael and Mike talk about the tour that accompanied the album (as well as shaved heads and Nudie suits!) in this clip from their … Continued
Peter Plays Bass on New Eyelids Song (Watch Video)
We just got the good word from Chris of Eyelids that they have a new video out for the single “Found at the Scene of a Rendezvous that Failed” which Peter Buck played bass on. Chris wanted us to let everybody know it’s a song written by Larry Beckett and Tim Buckley from 1966. Needless to say, … Continued
Seasonal Sale on Murmur-Era Photographs by Sandra-Lee Phipps
Our good friend Sandra-Lee Phipps is holding her annual R.E.M. print sale to coincide with the holiday season. These are custom printed editions of photographs from the early days of R.E.M. taken in Athens, GA. As she says on her site, “These photographs are part of my collection of archival images of the band R.E.M. that I … Continued
Michael’s Favorite Holiday Song?
What’s the one holiday hymn or hit you can’t get enough of? Michael weighs in with his choice at the link below: http://bit.ly/2Lfb76u