Guardian Music — "There is something startling to the way Joni Mitchell writes – there is a keenness and a candour, a cool, crisp clarity to her lyrics"I've spent the last week or so fairly bewitched by James Blake's cover of Joni Mitchell's A Case of You: playing... more info

Totally Fuzzy — W said... JEFFERSON AIRPLANE 2003/04 Bonus Track Reissue Series The definitve editions, remastered by Bob Irwin (of Sundazed fame). Lots of cool bonuses. * Takes Off (1966) * Surrealistic Pillow (1967) * After Bathing At Baxter's (1967) * Crown Of Cr... more info

Altsounds — Annie Lewandowski is powerdove. Though she frequently collaborates with other musicians, the resounding heart of powerdove will always be Lewandowski's sparse, haunting vocals and lilting parlor guitar. With influences ranging from Nico and Leonar... more info

KEXP Seattle — In celebration of this, the lovingest of days, John Richards spins the “Songs of Love and Hate” on the Morning Show. Tune in today from 6AM to 10AM to hear songs of yearning, lust, loss, and heartbreak from The Smiths, Pixies, Nick Cave and the B... more info

Altsounds — Anti- Records is thrilled to announce the signing of an exciting new artist: singer- songwriter *SEAN ROWE*. In the tradition of Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison, ROWE utilizes his extraordinarily soulful baritone, along with a poet's skill, to sketch... more info

Guardian Music — Hammersmith Apollo, LondonThere is a reason winners of The X Factor rarely go on the road after the obligatory X Factor Live tour: few can hold an audience's attention for longer than the length of an earnest ballad. The 2008 champ, Alexandra Burk... more info

Popdose — Rob Smith wants no part of another Leonard Cohen cover, but he Can't Say No to the gentle folk of Philadelphia's ellipsis. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — My first impression of Vancouver’s Alex Zhung Hai, who records under the name Dirty Beaches, was that of a cross between Richard Hawley and Leonard Cohen if, say, collaborating with Angelo Badalamenti.  An impression that still stands. Zung Hai’... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- A legal dispute between LEONARD COHEN and entertainment lawyer Steve Machat is ending with Machat agreeing to sell the Cohen footage in question that he possesses. Machat is handing over 294 film reels that were shot in the... more info

Starpulse — A lawyer has ended a dispute with Leonard Cohen after agreeing to sell off footage of the legendary folk singer shot in the 1970s. Showbiz attorney Steven Machat is handing over 294 film reels, wh... more info