Michael Stipe, the iconic frontman of R.E.M., made a surprise announcement on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' that his first-ever solo album is on its way. The singer previewed the project with the track 'The Rest of Ever' and revealed the record will drop at the end of the year.
"My record is coming out at the end of the year, nobody knows that yet so I'm announcing it now," Stipe told Colbert, much to the delight of the audience. The news marks a significant milestone for the musician, who has not released a full-length solo album in his decades-long career.