Photography Kris KrugMusic / NewsMichael Stipe soundtracks NYC film using a Moog synthThe former R.E.M. frontman has created an audio-visual installation for this year’s Moogfest, which also features Flying Lotus, Animal Collective and more on its lineupShareLink copied ✔️March 14, 2017MusicNewsText Selim Bulut Moogfest is a four-day festival started as a tribute to synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog. Now in its 11th year, the festival will hit Durham, North Carolina on May 18-21 and feature artists like Animal Collective, Flying Lotus, Stranger Things composers SURVIVE, and Björk collaborator The Haxan Cloak. It’ll also feature a brand new audio-visual installation from Michael Stipe, former frontman of Athens, Georgia alt-rock icons R.E.M. Stipe’s installation is described in a press release as “an exploration of desire and movement” that will showcase video footage shot by Stipe in New York City over the years. The soundtrack will be created by Stipe himself exclusively using Moog instruments – which the musician describes as a “rare solo composition”. The installation will continuously run throughout the festival. Elsewhere, the festival will feature talks from figures in the music, art, science, and technology sectors, with CERN particle physicist Dr. Kate Shaw and MIT Media Lab artist Joe Davies both delivering keynotes speeches. Check out a poster for Moogfest below and head here for more information and tickets. Moogfest 2017Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingMet Gala 2026: Dazed editors pick who they want to see on the red carpetFrom Michaela Stark to Gabe Gordon – and a classic McQueen showpiece – the Dazed team are manifesting these looks on the Met stepsFashionBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismOakley FashionGoing ‘field mode’ with Roger ScottFilm & TVWhat do sex workers actually think of Euphoria?Art & PhotographyPetra Collins’ dark, twisted portrait of pop stardomArt & PhotographyThe most loved photo stories of April 2026Life & CultureNo one is too hot to be cheated onLife & CultureThe case for wiping your Instagram gridFashionTechno-fascist fashion: Why Silicon Valley is moving into menswearEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy