Jamila Woods, Michael Stipe, and Flying Lotus also highlight this week’s New Sounds playlist.

During a surprise opening set for Patti Smith.

Taken from a project that also features unreleased songs from the late River Phoenix’s band Aleka’s Attic.

Due out Valentine’s Day.

Pharrell Williams, Laurie Anderson, and Jarvis Cocker also pay homage to the late pet of French artist Sophie Calle.

The Bravery is Contagious concert will also feature Amanda Palmer and Maxwell.

Former R.E.M. frontman captions the photo by writing, “thom the greatest ever dropped by the show.”

The Boss performed “Because the Night” and the R.E.M. frontman joined in for “People Have the Power”.

Electroclash duo’s first album in eight years was co-written and co-produced by R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe.

Plus, watch a making-of video featuring an interview with Michael Stipe.

It’s so rare that four white dudes selling 18 million units knew the limits of their powers.

Artists proved that people have the power at Sunday’s Pathway to Paris concert event.