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Check out episode 009 of The Singers Talk as Michael and host Jason Thomas Gordon discuss the many facets of being a vocalist. It’s a fascinating conversation… Listen Here.

Mike recently sat down with Rick Beato for a conversation about R.E.M.’s “journey and creative process,” stories behind the songs, and Mike’s insights on the evolution of the band’s music. A must! Watch it on YouTube  

Part two of the CBS Mornings interview the band did with Anthony Mason including scenes from last night’s induction ceremony where Berry, Buck, Mills & Stipe performed an acoustic version of “Losing My Religion” photo credit: L. Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Tonight the band will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in NYC. This morning, their interview with CBS Mornings’ Anthony Mason aired. Check it out here.       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1qjo0Oz1qw

Make plans to tune in tomorrow morning for the band’s interview with CBS Mornings’ Anthony Mason ahead of their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday evening. The segment should air around 8:00AM EDT.

Happy Songwriters Hall of Fame week everybody— major congratulations to Bill, Peter, Mike and Michael joining such esteemed company with the great songs they wrote over the years: https://bit.ly/3KIgoSo   photo: Anton Corbijn

“I’m super excited to talk to Janeane—I’m a giant fan and it’s the first time we’ve had the opportunity to do a conversation together.” This Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00 PM, Michael will be talking about his upcoming solo album, his new photo book, and what’s coming next, & whatever else comes up at SVA … Continued

On April 5, 2024, @bertisdowns spoke “In Conversation” with Alex Maiolo on stage at the Tallinn Music Week conference in Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪 Click here to listen to this fascinating discussion about recording, touring, and the ethos that guided the band’s business decisions and how “R.E.M.’s strategic decisions inspired a generation of artists like Radiohead, … Continued

We’re prepping for Father’s Day with a storewide deal— Use code SUPERMAN for 20% off your purchase of any two (or more) items, whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or stocking your own shelves (we won’t tell!). Shop now through June 7. SHOP HERE.

MOJO Magazine always afforded R.E.M. generous coverage over the years— and this time they have outdone themselves with one of those Special Collectors’ Editions. On sale now or soon on newsstands especially in the UK but maybe also your town too. And of course there’s always MOJO’s online activity here.  

Check out the Europe and UK dates for October 2024 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Big Star’s “Radio City”! Jody Stephens, Mike Mills, Chris Stamey, Jon Auer and Pat Sansone will perform “Radio City” in its entirety plus much more. US dates coming soon. Ticket Info Here: OCT. 24 -Auditorio Mar de Vigo – Vigo, … Continued

As we look back on the release of Reveal 23 years ago this week, another milestone, the band’s free concert in Cologne, Germany, 🇩🇪 for an estimated 100,000 fans in the Roncalliplatz by the Kolner Dom, immediately came to mind. It was an incredible show broadcast live on MTVEurope, and we thought it would be … Continued

Mike pictured here with Johnny Irion whose new album, Sleeping Soldiers of Love, features contributions from Mike along with Jeff Bridges & Pat Sansone of Wilco, among others. The first single, also titled “Sleeping Soldiers of Love” is out today. LP forthcoming on 8.9 via Blackwing. Check out the video for the new single here.

50th Anniversary Nuggets show this Friday, May 17 at The Cut Live in Gloucester, MA with an all-star cast including Peter Buck and Lenny Kaye and Friends. Here are more details on the show from Lenny Kaye’s Instagram feed: • These Nuggets celebrations just keep on rollin’, not to mention rockin’. I was all set … Continued

Mother’s Day week, 1989…. a 35-year-old poster from this week in May of 1989– Green was the record, Germany was the run of shows listed here. The band was really starting to break in Europe…. Details from The R.E.M. Timeline on that eventful (or eventless) week in Germany 🇩🇪 below: 10 May 1989 – Circus … Continued