Industry Apr 27, 2026

Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. and More

Also discussed on Colbert: R.E.M. reunions, sea shanties, and a tree that sounds like Daft Punk

Originally published by Pitchfork
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Michael Stipe Debuts New Solo Song, Discusses R.E.M. and More

Michael Stipe performed a new song from his forthcoming debut solo album on The Colbert Show. The discussion also touched upon potential R.E.M. reunions, the phenomenon of sea shanties, and an anecdote about a tree with a sound likened to Daft Punk. Originally reported by Pitchfork.