Seven years after REM split up, Michael Stipe is back with a brand new solo track.

Future, If Future was released over the weekend to coincide with the March For Our Lives in the United States, and it's a departure from his former band's iconic sound.

John Caddell and Nadine O'Regan discussed this and the week's other music news, including new material from Snow Patrol and Rod Stewart's criticism of Elton John's farewell tour.