Michael Stipe

The List

06.15.24

5 Cool Songs Featuring Guest Vocals by R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Including Tunes by Warren Zevon, Patti Smith, & More

By Matt Friedlander
Latest Music News & Stories

06.14.24

R.E.M. Performs for First Time in 17 Years at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

06.13.24

R.E.M. Reveals Why They Would Never Reunite in First Interview Together in 30 Years: “It’d Never be as Good”

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Behind The Song

04.25.24

Why R.E.M. Avoided Performing 1991 Hit “Shiny Happy People” Live and Wanted the Song to Disappear Into “Outer Space”

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

01.22.24

The Story Behind R.E.M.’s Ode to a Post-9/11 City, “Leaving New York”

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

01.09.24

3 Dudes You Didn’t Know Tori Amos Duetted With: A Crooner, an Alt-Rocker, and an Industrial Metalhead

By Bryan Reesman
Songs You Didn't Know

01.04.24

4 Songs You Didn’t Know Michael Stipe Wrote for Other Artists

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

01.04.24

The Best 20 Michael Stipe Quotes

By Jacob Uitti
Behind The Song

01.04.24

Michael Stipe’s Missive to River Phoenix, and the Story Behind the R.E.M. and Patti Smith Duet “E-Bow The Letter”

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

12.27.23

The Meaning Behind “Shiny Happy People,” R.E.M.’s Temporary Respite from Melancholy

By Thom Donovan
Features

12.07.23

Listen to Michael Stipe for Healthy Brain Function: The Meaning Behind R.E.M.’s “Daysleeper”

By Thom Donovan
Latest Music News & Stories

12.04.23

Michael Stipe Talks New Solo Album, Meeting Taylor Swift and More in Year-Long Feature: “I Have to Finish These Songs Already”

By Lauren Boisvert