R.E.M. to Fox: Stop Playing Our Music Michael Stipe doesn't appear to be a fan of the network By John Johnson, Newser Staff Posted Sep 7, 2012 4:09 PM CDT 69 comments Comments R.E.M. to Fox: Stop Playing Our Music The video for 'Losing My Religion.' (YouTube) (Newser) – Today's entry in the don't-mix-my-music-with-your-politics meme: R.E.M. sent a cease-and-desist letter to Fox News after the network used "Losing My Religion" in its coverage of the Democratic convention, notes the Hollywood Reporter. At least Michael Stipe was more colorful than most: "We have little or no respect for their puff adder brand of reportage," he wrote on the band's website. "Our music does not belong there." No word from Fox yet. View 1 image My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 52% Annoying 5% Hilarious 1% Intriguing 2% Depressing 39% Brilliant 1% Scary