Michael Stipe's Solo Debut on The Late Show

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is Music News Today, where the industry meets AI. Michael Stein made a big return to the late show with Stephen Colbert last night, dropping in for a chat and a live performance of his unreleased. Track called The Rest of Ever. This one's from his first solo album, which he announced is hitting shells by the end of this year. Stein opened up about the project during their talk, giving fans a fresh taste of what's next after years away from the spotlight like this. It's his debut full length as a solo artist, building on his legacy without the band. R.E.M. fans have been buzzing online, hyped for this shift since the group's split back in 2010. Steve Bay's voice still carries that raw emotion, pulling in new listeners too, who dig his thoughtful style. The performance felt intimate and real, showcasing how he's evolved his sound over time. Colbert kept it light, drawing out stories that connected the dots to side-based past work. What is this album's pack with more gems like that track?

1:00So stay tuned as details roll out through the year.