Michael Stipe

The Monkees with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz perform at the Palais in St Kilda as part of their 50th anniversary tour on Wednesday 7 December 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Micky Dolenz “Monkees” Around With The Music R.E.M.

by Paul Cashmere

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees will release a four track EP of R.E.M. covers in November.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Michael Stipe, Micky Dolenz, pop, R.E.M., rock, The Monkeys, USA

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Michael Stipe To Release First Solo Album in 2023

by Paul Cashmere

R.E.M. co-founder and singer Michael Stipe will release his very first solo album in 2023.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, indie, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Rules Out R.E.M. Reunion

by Music-News.com

Michael Stipe says speculation of a R.E.M. reunion is “wishful thinking”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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R.E.M. To Reissue ‘Radio Free Europe’ Single from 1981 on Vinyl

by Paul Cashmere

A rarity for R.E.M. titled ‘Stand Still’ slipped through this week.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., Radip Free Europe, rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Helps Name Ant Species

by Music-News.com

R.E.M. star Michael Stipe has helped a top German entomologist and a research associate at Yale University name a new ant species.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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LISTEN: R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Reveals Solo Single For Renewable Energy Charity

by Tim Cashmere

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe has revealed his second solo single Drive To The Ocean.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, Extinction Rebellion, Michael Stipe, Pathway to Paris, REM

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Michael Stipe Is Happy He Never Hid His Personal Life

by Music-News.com

Michael Stipe is proud he never pretended to be straight to further his music career.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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Michael Stipe Releases His Debut Solo Song ‘Your Capricious Soul’

by Paul Cashmere

Former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is releasing new music. ‘You Capricious Soul’ is Michael’s first official solo song.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., rock, USA

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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe Ready To Go Back To The Studio

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In the five years since the breakup of R.E.M., lead singer Michael Stipe has only made a couple of appearances. Instead, he has spent time working on his art, including brass and bronze sculptures.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Ready To Go Back To The Studio, rock, USA

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‘What The Fuck Is Wrong With You’ Moby Asks America

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A number of artists reacted negatively to Donald Trump’s Tuesday night upset to become President of the United States, but none quite as vehemently as Moby.

Tagged as: 'What The Fuck Is Wrong With You' Moby Asks America, 90s, Michael Stipe, Moby, USA. electronica

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Michael Stipe and Patti Smith Play San Francisco

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Michael Stipe has definitely been laying low in the last couple of years since the breakup of R.E.M. He made a quick appearance with Chris Martin at the Concert For Sandy Relief in 2012 and just four other short sets, rarely longer than five or six songs, since that time.

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Michael Stipe Plays Surprise Solo Show For Patti Smith

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Michael Stipe of R.E.M. was the surprise opening act for Patti Smith in New York on Monday night.

Tagged as: 80s, Michael Stipe, music news, Patti Smith, R.E.M., rock, USA

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U2 Recording With RedOne

by Music-News.com

U2 have recorded some ‘amazing’ tracks with RedOne.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, Michael Stipe, RedOne, REM, rock, U2, UK

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After R.E.M. Michael Stipe Won’t Go Solo

by Paul Cashmere

It is unlikely Michael Stipe will ever start a solo career despite the recent break-up of R.E.M..

Tagged as: 80s, alt-rock, classic rock, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Pete Buck, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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REM Farewell Fans With Final Compilation

by Paul Cashmere

REM fans are yet to hear three new tracks that will surface of their most comprehensive compilation ever, the 2CD ‘Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982-2011’ due next month.

Tagged as: Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, R.E.M., REM

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REM Announce Breakup

by Paul Cashmere

After 30 years, REM have decided to call it quits.

Tagged as: 90s, Michael Stipe, R.E.M., REM, rock, USA

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Pixies To Return To Australia In 2025

Pixies haven’t even finished their current Australian tour and have announced they will be back for more dates in 2025.

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Mayatrix & The Psychics To Open For The Cult In Australia

Perth band Mayatrix & The Psychics have been chosen to open for The Cult when the Australia tour starts in Melbourne this weekend.

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Ed Sheeran Doesn’t Want To Be On New Band Aid Single

Ed Sheeran has revealed he didn't give permission for his vocals to appear on the new Band Aid fundraising single.

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Jack White Adds Second Melbourne Forum Show

Jack White has expanded the Australia leg of his No Name tour with an extra show for Melbourne on Tuesday December 10.

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Liam Gallagher, Beady Eye, Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Liam Gallagher Backtracks On New Oasis Music

Liam Gallagher has gone back on his word regarding a new Oasis album.

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Pearl Jam Australia and New Zealand Live Albums Are Coming In December

One of the impressive things Pearl Jam fans have access to are professional desk recordings of every concert.

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Jet To Headline Lookout 2025

The lineup for Lookout 2025 has been revealed with Jet headlining the festival with Grinspoon, The Veronicas, Spiderbait, Jebediah, Magic Dirt and Youth Group all going out on the road together.

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