"Stipe tells Colbert he's finishing up 'final lyrics' to the album, and that one of the songs is about 'the sound of a tree hearing itself for the first time.'"
"He didn't say 'this year' but we'll give him the benefit of the doubt that 'the year' means 2026. Looking forward to it!"
"Michael also talks about how he's still very close with the other members of R.E.M. and that he really enjoys Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy's tribute band."
"He also thinks that, if ever there was going to be a biopic about R.E.M., that Billie Eilish should play him."
Michael Stipe is finalizing his debut solo album, which includes electronic music influences. He performed a new song, 'The Rest of Ever,' on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Stipe mentioned that one song explores the concept of a tree hearing itself for the first time. He revealed the album is set to release at the end of the year and shared t-shirts that may feature the album cover. Stipe remains close with R.E.M. members and expressed interest in Billie Eilish playing him in a potential biopic.
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