Mercury News, California — In his own way, Leonard Cohen has always tried to be free more info

Topix — Cohen enlivens his works, revisiting his acute perceptions of the human psyche and soul. Before Leonard Cohen embarked on his current world tour -- which is now winding its way through the United States and Canada -- few, if any, could have predicted... more info

Detroit Free Press — Few recent concert announcements have generated as much hubbub as news of Leonard Cohen's May 9 date at the Fox Theatre. more info

The Lemonheads' new covers album 'Varshons' is out in the UK June 15.The album features covers of songs by Wire, Gram Parsons, Leonard Cohen and Linda Perry's Christina Aguilera-sung hit 'Beautiful'. more info

Guardian Music — Ryan Adams publishes his first book next month, joining an elite group of rockers with literary ambitions. Graeme Thomson asks four top author-musicians why they write'I always, always dreamed of being an author," says Ryan Adams. "I never dreamed of... more info

Idolator — After word that the final list of books being published in the latest installment of the album-per-tome 33 1/3 series would be delayed because of "economy-related goings-on," series publisher Continuum released a 27-album shortlist on the series' blo... more info

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Altsounds — According to The Lemonheads MySpace, the new album titled "Varshons" will include covers from Leonard Cohen, Gram Parsons and G.G. Allin (eek!) and more. It also will feature Liv Tyler and Kate Moss in a most likely vocal capacity on tracks "Dirty ... more info

NME — Legend announces first British date of 2009 more info

Rolling Stone — • Sarver Exits Idol, Giraud Gets Fright • Video: Leonard Cohen’s “Anthem” Live • Tool Announce Plans to Tour Summer ‘09 • Ben Harper & Relentless7 Talk New LP • B.B. King & Buddy Guy’s Backstage Summit • Lambert Scores As Idol G... more info