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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe calls for Facebook and Instagram blackout in protest against advance of American far right

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe has encouraged people to boycott Facebook and Instagram over their role in “helping advance the far right in America”.The singer has called for people to log out from all platforms owned by Meta – which also includes Threads, Whatsapp, Messenger, Giphy, Metaquest and Rayban Meta – between January 19 and 26.“I’ll be logged off for the week,” he captioned his post. “Please consider doing the same so corporations like Meta can imagine there might be consequences for helping advance the far right in America and world wide.”“Or are we too addicted we can’t log off even for one week?” he added.A post shared by Michael Stipe (@michaelstipe)Stipe also commented that he feels the actions of Meta are “so gross”, adding: “I’m really happy to step away for a week as some form of protest – and then I’ll come back and decide what to do from there.”Meta rebranded to its current name in 2021 to “reflect its focus on building the metaverse”, having previously been the parent company of Facebook.

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Karen O, Michael Stipe, Kim Gordon, Flea to perform at Patti Smith tribute show

Patti Smith has been announced, with a line-up of performers that include Karen O, Michael Stipe, Kim Gordon, Flea, and more.People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith will take place on March 26, 2025 at New York’s Carnegie Hall – it is a Music Of benefit concert that will donate 100% of net proceeds to music education for underserved youth.The event is named after Smith’s 1988 single, which was notably performed by U2 with Eagles Of Death Metal following the 2015 Bataclan attack.The line-up of performers will be backed by a house band led by Tony Shanahan, a longtime member of Smith’s band, along with Flea and Rolling Stones tour drummer Steve Jordan.Other artists set to perform at the concert are The National‘s Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, The Kills‘ Alison Mosshart, Ben Harper, and Kronos Quartet. Gordon will perform alongside her Body/Head bandmate Bill Nace.

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Listen to soul icon Al Green’s heartfelt cover of R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’

Reverand Al Green has shared a soulful cover of R.E.M‘s ‘Everybody Hurts’. Check it out below.The American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer has released a handful of covers in recent years.

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Watch Michael Stipe and Jon Bon Jovi perform R.E.M.’s ‘The One I Love’ at Kamala Harris rally

Michael Stipe was joined by Jon Bon Jovi last night (November 3) for a rendition of R.E.M.‘s classic single ‘The One I Love’ at a Democrat rally in Georgia.The duo performed the track together at a get-out-the-vote Kamala Harris-Tim Walz rally at the Cobb Galleria Centre with Stipe taking lead vocals while Bon Jovi played acoustic guitar on the track. You can view footage below.Earlier, Stipe also performed ‘Driver 8’ from R.E.M.’s 1985 album ‘Fables Of The Reconstruction and he mocked Donald Trump by chanting: “It’s fun to get out the V-O-T-E, it’s fun to get out the V-O-T-E,” in the style of The Village People’s ‘YMCA’.The track has become synonymous at Trump’s own rallies, with the former US President often busting moves to the song.Michael Stipe, Jon Bon Jovi and The War & Treaty “The One I Love” in swing state Georgia for the Harris/Walz campaign.

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R.E.M. share new lyric video for ‘I Believe’ to encourage people to vote in US election

R.E.M. have shared a new lyric video for their 1986 hit ‘I Believe’, as part of their ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ campaign to encourage people to vote.In the lead-up to the US election next week (November 5), the band have been vocal about the importance of voting.

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Watch Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell tell Doug Emhoff why they endorse Kamala Harris

Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell have revealed why they’re supporting Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. Election, in a newly-shared conversation with Doug Emhoff.The meeting came after Isbell joined Stipe last Friday (October 4) to perform two R.E.M.

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Watch Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell perform R.E.M.’s ‘The One I Love’ and ‘Driver 8’ at Kamala Harris event

Michael Stipe was joined by Jason Isbell as he performed two R.E.M. songs at a campaign concert for Kamala Harris on Friday (October 4).The ‘Get Out The Vote’ event took place at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and saw Stipe singing ‘The One I Love’ and ‘Driver 8’, both songs he has not performed in public since 2008.The two musicians also played two songs from Isbell’s catalogue: ‘Traveling Alone’ from 2013 album ‘Southeastern’ and ‘Hope The High Road’ from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s ‘The Nashville Sound’ from 2017.Watch fan-captured footage from the event here:A post shared by R.E.M.

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Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell to play Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign concert

Michael Stipe and Jason Isbell have announced plans to play a campaign concert for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz tonight (October 4).The ‘Get Out The Vote’ gig will take place in Pittsburgh and is also set to feature a “special guest,” who is yet to be confirmed. Access to the concert can be obtained by filling an RVSP form here.

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Exclusive: Check out Coldplay’s Chris Martin’s NME playlist

NME‘s exclusive interview with Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, the frontman has also shared a playlist of what he’s currently listening to. Check it out below, along with Martin’s guide to songs by the likes of Fontaines D.C., Peggy Gou, The Flaming Lips, Destiny’s Child and more.This Friday (October 4) will see the release of Coldplay’s 10th album ‘Moon Music‘.

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R.E.M. share ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ compilation to mark National Voter Registration Day

R.E.M. have shared ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’, a digital compilation of songs to mark National Voter Registration Day.The compilation features 18 hand-picked R.E.M tracks by the band from their career-spanning discography, highlighting themes of activism and social responsibility. The songs include ‘World Leader Pretend’, ‘Fall On Me’, ‘Welcome To The Occupation’, ‘Drive’, ‘Finest Work Song’, ’Turn You Inside-Out’, ‘Pop Song ’89’, ‘Stand’ and ‘Its the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)’.Its title ‘We Are Hope Despite The Times’ is derived from the band’s song ‘These Days’ from their 1986 LP ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’ which includes the lyric: “We are young despite the years / We are concern, we are hope despite the times.” The compilation aims to encourage fans to stay informed and to vote during this election season.R.E.M are urging their fans to visit vote.gov or headcount.org in order to register to vote or update their voting information.A post shared by R.E.M.

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R.E.M. explain why they’ll never fully reunite: “It’d never be as good”

R.E.M. have explained why they will never reunite as a full-time band, saying that it would “never be as good” if they did.All four original members of the iconic alternative rock band – singer Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry – appeared together last night (June 13) as they were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.The band split amicably in 2011, while Berry had left the group during the height of their commercial success in 1997.

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Watch R.E.M. reunite for first performance in 15 years at Songwriters Hall Of Fame

R.E.M. have finally gotten back together for a surprise performance – their first in 15 years.Last night (June 13), the band were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, shortly after their first interview as a group in 30 years aired on CBS.After accepting their induction at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony, the band pulled out acoustic instruments and treated those in attendance to a surprise performance of ‘Losing My Religion’.Watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.Per Billboard, Michael Stipe said on behalf of the band upon their induction: “Writing songs and having a catalog of work that we’re all proud of that is out there for the rest of the world for all time is hands-down the most important aspect of what we did.

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REM reunite for their first interview as a band in 30 years

REM‘s first interview as a group in 30 years will air on CBS tomorrow (June 13).The quartet – frontman Michael Stipe, drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck and bassist Mike Mills – have come together to speak about their induction into the Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame.In a clip shared to CBS’ social media accounts, the band are asked what it means to them to have their songwriting recognised in such a way.“We lived and died on the strength of our songs, so this is a huge honour,” said Buck.“it is the hardest thing that we do and it’s the thing that we’ve worked on most from the very beginning,” added Mills.“Because we had to. I mean really early on, just to put food on the table we had to write songs as fast as we could,” said Berry.In their first group interview in nearly 30 years, all four original members of R.E.M.

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Who is Aaron Taylor-Johnson – and what films and TV shows has he been in?

Daniel Craig’s final Bond film hit cinemas – and we finally know (maybe) who his successor is.As reported by The Sun this morning, 33-year-old British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, has been offered the role, with 007 production company Eon expecting him to put pen to paper “in the coming days”. His first outing as cinema’s most famous spy is expected to start filming this year, after it was delayed by the Hollywood strikes that disrupted shooting schedules in 2023.“Bond is Aaron’s job, should he wish to accept it.

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Watch R.E.M. reunite onstage at a ‘Murmur’ tribute gig

R.E.M. surprised fans last night by reuniting during a tribute gig celebrating their classic debut album ‘Murmur’ – see footage and images below.All four members of the band – Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Peter Buck and Mike Mills – made an unexpected return at the 40 Watt Club venue in their home city of Athens, Georgia yesterday (February 8).The 460-capacity space was hosting the latest show of actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy’s current tour – which sees the pair play 1983’s ‘Murmur’ in full along with a handful of their favourite R.E.M.