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R.E.M.'s Mike Mills Launches Supergroup Howl Owl Howl

11/1/2025

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Mike Mills of R.E.M., Darius Rucker (musician), and Steve Gorman (drummer) formed a new supergroup named Howl Owl Howl.
They released their debut single, "My Cologne," inspired by Ariana Grande's music and her R.E.M.-themed perfume.
Mills says the song playfully addresses Grande's use of the name, saying, "It's all in good fun."
The group will tour nine dates, starting November 3 in Indianapolis and ending November 15 in Athens, Georgia.

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Story summary

Mike Mills of R.E.M., Darius Rucker (musician), and Steve Gorman (drummer) formed a new supergroup named Howl Owl Howl.
They released their debut single, "My Cologne," inspired by Ariana Grande's music and her R.E.M.-themed perfume.
Mills says the song playfully addresses Grande's use of the name, saying, "It's all in good fun."
The group will tour nine dates, starting November 3 in Indianapolis and ending November 15 in Athens, Georgia.