Michael Stipe has been actively performing live again, including a rare rendition of R.E.M.'s 'E-Bow The Letter' with The National and a new solo track 'Hum Desiderata' previewed ahead of his debut album release. He has also collaborated with Brandi Carlile on a cover of Elvis Presley's song at the Gansett Games and performed 'I Played the Fool' with Andrew Watt and other musicians on The Late Show. Meanwhile, his influence continues to be acknowledged, with Thom Yorke citing Stipe as a key source of inspiration.