This month’s British Journal of Photography features Michael in its “Any Answers” series. The photo of Michael was taken by Michael Grieve (@grievefoto) who also conducted the questions. Here’s an excerpt from the article which you can read here. “Before REM, the band he fronted for more than three decades, there was photography. Michael Stipe … Continued
Be sure to tune into CBS this Thursday to catch Michael’s appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Michael will discuss his new music including his most recent single “Drive to the Ocean.” You can find more information on the show here.
John Cameron Mitchell and the guys from @musicofeyelids (along with producer Peter Buck) are doing an in store record signing 11:00-1:00 today at @wuxtryathens in support of their new EP Turning Time Around. Proceeds from the event go directly to JCM to offset his mother’s Alzheimer’s care. Head on out and support this great cause and get some limited … Continued
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.
We’re excited to announce that Monster 25 has been nominated for Best Reissue in the #NMEAwards2020.
Read Michael’s “Life and Style” Q&A with the Guardian here. #michaelstipe #theguardian
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
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
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 will start the new decade by releasing his second solo single, “Drive To The Ocean,” on January 4th, 2020.
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
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.
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 has produced a Lou Reed tribute EP by John Cameron Mitchell and @musicofEYELIDS called Turning Time Around.
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