Michael Stipe

R.E.M. By Stipe To Perform Around Australia

The UK’s R.E.M. By Stipe is the definitive R.E.M. tribute band to the point Michael Stipe is even a fan, will perform for the first time in Australia in 2025.

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

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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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EMF To Perform In Australia For The First Time Since 1991

EMF, best known for the 1990 hit ‘Unbelievable’ will return to Australia for the first time since 1991 in July and August 2025.

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David Gray Officially Releases His 13th Album ‘Dear Life’

David Gray has released brand new music for 2025. ‘Dear Life’ is his 13th album but he isn’t superstitious about the number.

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Edwyn Collins Premieres First Song Since 2019 ‘Knowledge’

Edwyn Collins, the former lead singer of 80s post-punk band Orange Juice, and who had a massive hit in 1994 with ‘A Girl Like You’ has a new song ‘Knowledge’.

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Spin Doctors Return With First Album In 12 Years

Spin Doctors are back with a new song ‘Still A Gorilla’ and a new album ‘Face Full of Cake’ coming soon.

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There Is Now An Aaliyah Barbie Doll

The late singer Aaliyah has been immortalised in Barbie form. The Barbie became available for pre-order on 16 January, which would have been the singer's 46th birthday.

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