Michael Stipe

superlatives Sept. 13, 2023

The Most Heartfelt and Goofy of R.E.M., According to Mike Mills“People thought we were these morose navel-gazers. But we were laughing our asses off at just about everything in the world.”

By Devon Ivie

rocked and rolled Mar. 11, 2021

Kate Pierson Likes to Think ‘Shiny Happy People’ Was an ‘Homage to the B-52’s’“It’s not mindless at all. It’s a song about spreading love, which we could really use right now.”

By Devon Ivie

shiny unhappy people Mar. 18, 2020

Michael Stipe No Longer Feels Fine About All ThisPlease send his coronavirus video to your stubborn dad.

By Devon Ivie

a long talk Nov. 14, 2019

R.E.M. Never Meant to Get So BigMichael Stipe and Mike Mills reflect on Monster at 25, the real Kurt Cobain, and Billie Eilish’s impact.

By Craig Jenkins

the jukebox Oct. 5, 2019

Michael Stipe Released His Debut Solo Song, and He Feels FineA nice October surprise.

By Devon Ivie

old hollywood June 9, 2019

Courtney Love Has the Best Elizabeth Taylor StoriesThey all involve diamonds, naturally.

By Bethy Squires

supercut Nov. 5, 2018

How to Listen to R.E.M.’s Final YearsThis supercut will get you through the band’s spottier years.

By Brady Gerber

Apr. 24, 2018

Patti Smith Brought Out Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe at TribecaThe icon summoned some rock legends for a political post-documentary-screening performance.

By Leah Mandel

last night on late night Dec. 16, 2016

Colbert Sings of the End of 2016 As We Know It“Oh, great, it starts with an outbreak …”

By Abraham Riesman

tributes Apr. 1, 2016

Lauper, Stipe, Chewbacca Shine at Bowie Tribute“Whether [David Bowie] is here in this room, he is most definitely here in this room.”

By Jada Yuan

last night on late night Mar. 30, 2016

See Michael Stipe Cover ‘Man Who Sold the World’Oh no, not me.

By Nate Jones

we were there Aug. 28, 2015

Patti Smith Spat on Me, and It Was an HonorOne of downtown rock ‘n’ roll’s original BAMFs dances with the ghosts of her friends at an intimate celebration for Electric Lady.

By Jada Yuan

party chat Apr. 4, 2014

Michael Stipe Is Proud of Mike Mills for Breaking That Letterman News“He’s been on Twitter for a week, I think!”

By Darla Murray

lighters up Dec. 13, 2012

Which Band Acted the Classic-Rock-iest at the 12.12.12 Concert?Scoring the age-old moves, song choices, and “I love you, New York!” patter of the Stones, Who, Clapton, Billy Joel, Bruce, and the rest of the white guys.

By Josh Wolk

moby July 3, 2012

Watch ‘The Moby Song,’ Learn How to Identify Moby From Bruce Willis and OthersWell, it’s certainly a look.

By Eliot Glazer

Feb. 20, 2012

The Adventures of The Adventures of Pete & Pete“Teen-agers, bohos, camp culturati, photographers – they have won by default, because, after all, they do create styles.” — Tom […]

By Mathew Klickstein

it’s the end of the world as we know it Nov. 29, 2011