Gift Ideas… Classic R.E.M. Photos


Still searching for the right gift idea for yourself or an R.E.M. fan you know? Look no further. Three acclaimed photographers who chronicled the band’s career in the 1980’s have special offers currently available: Michael Plen Longtime friend and colleague Michael Plen took these shots, portraying some key early R.E.M. history—never before available for sale. The … Continued

Tell Republican Governors: Stop Attacking Refugees


Michael, Mike and others around here have signed this petition fromMoveOn.org, and we thought you might want to know of it too: http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/tell-republican-governors

Tunes & Thoughts II featuring Life the Griot and JD Bertis (Nov. 30) @ Foundry


Tunes & Thoughts is one unique way for Athens to celebrate its diversity through music and friendship. Two friends sharing some tunes and thoughts— a song-for-song swapping of music and attempts to surprise each other, and maybe the audience too. As the country struggles to mend its racial division, Tunes & Thoughts helps us recognize … Continued

New R.E.M. Originals in Merch Store


Check out new designs of R.E.M.Originals, as well as some favored Throwbacks, all in the newly redesigned Merch Store: remhq.com/store

Black Friday “Originals” In Store


In addition to a new batch of “Originals” recently unearthed from our tour archives that we’ve added to the online store, we’ve also got Throwback shirts that you won’t want to miss this Friday, November 27th, in the REM Store. Join us this Friday at REMHQ where a host of shirts, including “Monkey on a … Continued

Michael Plen Photos of R.E.M. (1983)


Longtime friend and colleague Michael Plen took these shots, portraying some key early R.E.M. history—never before available for sale. The Reckoning sleeve shot is the master image of Michael in Paris: Nov 24th, 1983 at the club Baines-Douches, the band’s first concert on the continent of Europe. The other is from the stage as the … Continued

Ice Station Vadsø‬ Recap


Since returning from Norway last week, Peter, Mike and Bertis and some at HQ keep being asked: “What were they doing up there/what was that festival about!?” Well, here goes: now that we’ve had a few days to reflect on that amazing time last week at ‪#‎IceStationVadsø‬—the music, the scenery, and the generous people of … Continued

Joseph Arthur Reflection… “In The Sun” w/Michael Stipe


Listen to this beautiful version of Joseph Arthur’s “In The Sun” with Michael and read Joseph’s reflection just below… https://soundcloud.com/josepharthur/in-the-sun-free-acoustic-couch-rehearsal-joseph-arthur-michael-stipe In this world where everything sometimes seems to be nothing but darkness, it is music that heals and saves. It’s interesting that this attack happened in a venue whose soul purpose is to bring forth … Continued

In The Arctic @ ‪Ice Station Vadsø‬


Read The Times article on the festival which featured performances by Peter Buck, Mike Mils, & Scott McCaughey among others…   The Times photo from The Times

News Roundup: Michael Opens For Patti in NYC


On the heels of the exciting news that Michael returned to the stage earlier this week at the Beacon Theatre in New York where he opened up for Patti Smith with a set of covers, here’s a roundup of various articles from around the web:

Michael Featured in Vulture Article


Michael is one of 20 musicians to name their favorite Rock and Roll memoirs in a post by Vulture: 20 Musicians’ Favorite Rock and Roll memoirs… R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, author of Two Times Intro: On the Road With Patti Smith, also recommends Just Kids “She breathes art and revolution through the medium of rock and roll.” … Continued

Video: “When The Levee Breaks” from ‪Ice Station Vadsø‬.


More news from the extreme reaches of Norway in Finnmark…  earlier tonight, Mike Mills channeled Robert Plant and sang lead vocals on Led Zeppelin’s “When The Levee Breaks.” He was joined by John Paul Jones, Kurt Bloch, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, Josh Kantor, and Steve Wynn. Video