It can not be said that Nick Cave’s career has not aged gracefully. Sure, The Birthday Party feels like another life, but with each album released in the past two decades, Cave has successfully moved towards filling the gap Leonard Cohen’s death would leave. Wild God (Play it Again Sam) continues to uphold his legacy while carrying the hopeful shimmer of a life not met with the kind of tragedy Cave has known. After the death of his son, he is moving past the kind of grief that haunted some of his more recent work. Even at 66 years old, Nick’s vocals have held up, even if the title track is more spoken than sung.Continue reading
Tag Archives: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Release a New Single and Video – “Long Dark Night” – New Album Coming Soon
Nick Cave photo with permission from PR ghostcultmag
(Photo Credit: Megan Cullen)
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have unveiled “Long Dark Night,” the third single from the band’s 18th studio album Wild God, set for release August 30th via Play It Again Sam Records. This intimate twilight ballad is inspired by the poem “Dark Night of the Soul” by the Spanish 16th-century poet Through its reflective lyrics, the track evokes the poem’s themes of struggle and transcendence.
Watch it now and pre-order the album now!Continue reading
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds to Drop Their Vinyl Single “Frogs” – New Album Out Soon
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will release their brand new, limited edition, 7” green colored vinyl single, “Frogs,” on July 26th. Pre-orders are currently sold out. This is the second offering from their upcoming album Wild God, due out August 30th via the PIAS (Play It Again Sam) record label. They have also just shared their video, The Making of Wild God Part Two, an exclusive behind the scenes look at the new full-length. Filmed at Miraval Studios in France and directed by Megan Cullen, this exclusive footage offers a further glimpse into the band’s creative process. Catch it in the article below.
Continue reading
Nick Cave to Livestream “Idiot Prayer Alone At Alexandra Palace” Global Event
Legendary artist Nick Cave will perform a solo piano livestream event, Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace, a film shot at the iconic London venue this June. Join the online streaming event on 23 July 2020. In a one of a kind event, audiences around the world will have the chance to watch Cave play songs from his extensive back catalogue, including rare tracks that most fans will be hearing for the first time. The songs are taken from across the breadth of Cave’s career, including early Bad Seeds and Grinderman, and the acclaimed recent album, Ghosteen. The performance was filmed by award-winning Cinematographer Robbie Ryan (The Favourite, Marriage Story, American Honey) in Alexandra Palace’s stunning West Hall. It was edited by Nick Emerson (Lady Macbeth, Emma, Greta).
GUEST POST: Adrienne Davies of Earth – Favorite Albums of 2019
Here is yet another Ghost Cult “End Of Year” Guest post! We’ll be sharing lists, memories, and other shenanigans from our favorite bands, partners, music industry peers, and other folks we respect across the globe. Adrienne Davies, drummer and artist non-parallel of Earth has shared her shortlist of faves from 2019 with us. Earth released their immense new classic Full Upon Her Burning Lips in May via Sargent House and we chatted with her and Dylan Carlson in New York to discuss the album and their career. Check out her picks! Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 39: Ben Ward of Orange Goblin Talks US Tour and British Doom
Ghost Cult caught up with the great Ben Ward of the venerable Doom Metal overlords Orange Goblin! On the eve of their first US tour in five years, Ben was gushing about coming back to the states, his excitement to play at Muddy Roots Festival, his personal festival highlights of his career like Download Festival at Castle Donnington, the Mercyful Fate reunion, choosing sick opening bands such as The Skull, Mothership and WoFat, incorporating left-turns musically, and his love of beer and pizza! Orange Goblin’s current album The Wolf Bites Back is available now from Candlelight Records.
Orange Goblin – US Live Dates
Tuesday, August 27th – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre # https://livemu.sc/2G0Fzzl
Thursday, August 29th – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall #* http://bit.ly/2K4fEKU
Friday, August 30th – Cookeville TN @ Muddy Roots Music Festival http://bit.ly/2FQOZfc
Saturday, August 31st – Dallas TX @ Gas Monkey #^ http://bit.ly/2Vo5B4I
Sunday, September 1st – Austin TX @ Come and Take It Live #^^ http://bit.ly/2Iabq1P
Monday, September 2nd – Los Angeles CA @ Regent Theater ## http://bit.ly/2YPQ14a
# – wsg The Skull
^ – wsg Mothership
* – wsg Weedeater
^^ wsg Mothership & Wo Fat
## – wsg Black Cobra
EXCLUSIVE STREAM: From This World – “Let It Go”
Ghost Cult does its best every week to uncover exciting new and artists who might be unsung today but could be important acts in the future. In this spirit, we bring you a new track by From This World, ‘Let It Go’! The song comes from their debut album Variations on a Dream and is a powerful mix of self-described “New Classic Rock”. We would liken these sounds and the album overall to a blend of Desert Scene rock, Jazz, proto-punk, great Americana, and Indie Rock bands of yesterday. At the same time, even with the throwback vibes, there is a modern nuance to the songs that will capture fans of Queens of The Stone Age, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, and even The White Buffalo! Jam out to this track and be on the lookout for more From This World soon.Continue reading
Nick Cave Raises Awareness For Suicide Prevention In Australian Aboriginal Community
Nick Cave, by Alwin Kuchler
Australian music legend Nick Cave has thrown his support behind the campaign to raise Suicide Awareness for the Warlpiri community of Lajamanu in the Australian Tanami Desert, who are crowdfunding an indigenous suicide prevention app. Continue reading
Editorial: Skeleton Tree By Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Is The Heaviest Record Of 2016
Heavy metal is my world, and has been for decades, but the word “heavy” itself can be used to describe other types of music as well. Sure, hearing Pantera play ‘Suicide Note Pt. II’ live was the heaviest thing my ears have ever heard, but I’m talking about the heavy music that hits your heart as well. For example, when you hear ‘Redemption Song’ by Bob Marley, or Johnny Cash‘s cover of ‘Hurt,’ your whole soul feels like it has been taken over by the artist until the song ends. That’s the heavy I’m talking about, and last Friday Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds released the heaviest record of 2016.Continue reading