Something old, something new for Michael Stipe

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Stipe’s past, present and future creative lives are intersecting this fall.
The former R.E.M. singer has released his first solo song since that band retired in 2011. He’s so pleased by the reaction to “Your Capricious Soul” that he promises more new music will be coming soon.
He’s also out promoting a 25th anniversary package of R.E.M.’s album “Monster.” The homage to glam rock pumped up the volume for R.E.M. after tw