About three-quarters through a performance by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on a Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, in a quiet moment between songs, a gentleman had a song request: “Release the Bats!” he ...

In the world of songwriting, there are a handful of musicians who seemingly are disciples of Bob Dylan. Whether it be their genre, literary influence, or general demeanor, there are just a few ...

Roughly once a week, Nick Cave blogs about music, religion, grief, and the infernal state of world affairs through the medium of fan correspondence in his Red Hand Files newsletter. His meatier ...