“You want to know some secrets about Leonard Cohen?”: the time that Adam Cohen wrote about his relationship with his famous dad The iconic singer-songwriter was hilarious and also an excellent chef, his son said Louder · Dec 17, 2023
I’m your man: How Leonard Cohen's life, poetry and song make him a prophet of love in a particularly dark midwinter Leonard Cohen is hardly the first name that comes to mind as a spokesperson for “the true meaning of the holidays.” The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023
I can’t go for that: the vexed business of artists selling off their songs Hall and Oates are embroiled in bitter legal action over the sale of their rights, while rights-owning company Hipgnosis is in trouble. Is the market for songs as assets going out of tune? The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023
The Darker Side of Leonard Cohen How the myth of the male genius shields our cultural heroes from scrutiny The Walrus · Oct 30, 2023
Manchester faithful lap up Eric Cantona’s raspy whisper and jazz groove With songs about cocktail-sipping lizards and memories of dead loved ones, the football legend can do little wrong in front of adoring fans The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Holding the Note by David Remnick review – erudite portraits of musical greats A collection of the New Yorker editor’s pieces on the likes of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Aretha Franklin displays enviable knowledge and scope The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Boygenius: the Phoebe Bridgers supergroup that is finally landing in the UK The band’s creation was ‘kind of an accident’ but the trio’s stunning debut record has built legions of fans on both sides of the Atlantic Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
Rock’s 20 greatest one album wonders: the bands that made one album then vanished They came, they saw, they vanished – these are the bands who made one perfect album then split up Louder · Jul 27, 2023
The Lovin’ Spoonful's Zal Yanovsky is one of the Sixties' most overlooked guitarists – here's how he fearlessly blended genres to forge the 'Americana' guitar sound Yanovsky brought the weird, wonderful and the none-too-serious to Good Time Music, and was a genius player, but did he get the credit he deserved? Guitar World · Jul 11, 2023
A new start after 60: I had burnout – so I quit as a CEO and found my dream job as a truck driver Greg Ross, 72, is living his best life at the wheel of a 190ft ‘road train’. As he puts it, ‘I let my hair down’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Grian Chatten: Chaos for the Fly review – the Fontaines DC frontman gets personal Chatten dials down the rollicking post-punk of the Dublin band with a solo debut of haunted, Leonard Cohen-esque songs The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023
‘I can do everything but be humble’: Eric Cantona on his surprise new music career A generational football talent, a celebrated actor and now a chanteur with serious chops – the Frenchman is a polymath par excellence. He discusses politics, mortality and Pep Guardiola The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
Watch Ben Harper play Ed Helms' custom Gene Autry acoustic in spellbinding kitchen duet with Jack Johnson If you're in need of a fingerpicking fix, look no further Guitar World · May 30, 2023
Amanda Shires gets candid: I'm not quiet The musician talks fiddling, working with husband Jason Isbell and "Loving You" with Bobbie Nelson, out June 23 Salon · May 21, 2023
The New Daily · May 20, 2023 ‘He was a hero of mine’: Nick Cave’s emotional tribute to Barry Humphries Australian rock singer Nick Cave has described late entertainer Barry Humphries as a "great inspiration" for him growing up.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023 Like me, Eve Babitz was driven by corrosive relationships – and idolised women Lust and longing turned me on to Eve Babitz – the writer who spells out that the real female equivalent of male power is not beauty but self-possession
TechRadar · May 4, 2023 HBO Max is losing tons of great movies in May – catch these 7 before they go Subscribers have a narrow window to watch all the great HBO Max movies about to leave the service.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023 Succession recap: season four, episode two – the most cathartic karaoke session you’ll ever see On one hand, we get an epic, Shakespearean motivational speech by Logan. On the other, we’re treated to Connor’s take on Leonard Cohen – win some, lose some
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023 Succession’s Connor Roy singing Leonard Cohen at Maru Karaoke Lounge will break your heart This was a shockingly big week for Leonard Cohen references.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023 Leonard Cohen could shake it off like Taylor Swift Brief letters: Long concerts | Max Richter scale | A woman’s work | Doing the honours | Bob Davenport | Bukayo Saka’s brilliance
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2023 Karl Geary: ‘I was writing out of confusion and horror, rage and love’ The actor turned novelist on creating authentic working-class characters, swapping Dublin for New York aged 16, and why sewing is like writing
Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023 Glasgow's Billy Connolly showcases latest artwork at city centre gallery Sir Billy Connolly has brought his Born on a Rainy Day collection to Castle Fine Art. The hand-signed and limited-edition pieces can be pre-ordered ahead of its official launch on March 30.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023 David Lindley obituary Sought-after session player best known for his collaborations with Ry Cooder and Jackson Browne
The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2023 Leonard Cohen heirs accuse former manager and lawyers of forgery The children of the late singer-songwriter have filed a motion claiming that his signed trust, valued at $48m, was forged
Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023 The Scottish Tibetan monastery where David Bowie almost became a monk Nestled in our countryside is the impressive Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, which counted David Bowie and Leonard Cohen among its students.