Scott McCaughey
Founding member of The Minus Five and The Baseball Project, and member of The Young Fresh Fellows and Filthy Friends. He was also an auxiliary member of R.E.M. from 1994 to 2011.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 44min
Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5)
Scott McCaughey, a founding member of The Minus Five and an auxiliary member of R.E.M., shares his songwriting journey and creative process. He discusses how daily routines can spark inspiration and reveals his knack for effortlessly transforming ideas into songs. McCaughey reflects on his stroke recovery, which reignited his passion for music, and emphasizes the power of language in songwriting. With his latest album, 'Oar On, Penelope!', he encourages artists to embrace creativity in all its forms, blending spontaneity with structure.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Playing in R.E.M. with Scott McCaughey
Scott McCaughey, a prolific songwriter known for his 17 years with R.E.M., shares his unique journey in the band, highlighting his long collaboration with Peter Buck. He reflects on joining at the band's peak, the thrill of stadium tours, and the creative processes behind iconic albums like New Adventures in Hi-Fi and Accelerate. Scott also discusses his work with The Minus 5, challenges he faced in his music career, and the emotional experience of performing at recent R.E.M. tribute shows.
