Stereogum — When not collaborating with Charlotte Gainsbourg on IRM, Beck continues adding covers collections to his Record Club. His (and MGMT and Devendra Banhart's) go at Songs Of Leonard Cohen included mixed results. We have higher hopes for his take on... more info

All About Jazz — Jonathan Richman has announced a run of west coast shows with drummer Tommy Larkins. These eight shows, including a three-night stand at The Mint in Los Angeles, will round out a successful year of touring in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe. Upon... more info

Live Daily — Veteran singer/songwriters James Taylor [ tickets ] and Carole King [ tickets ] will hit the road together next year on a far-ranging world tour, the first time the longtime pals have hooked up for a concert trip around the globe. The "Troubadour ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — At the Details blog, Jeff Gordinier critiques Beck's cover of Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne." We really like Leonard Cohen. And we like Beck, for that matter. Mostly. But this cover of "Suzanne" is an atrocity. It's worse than bad—it's such an... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Every so often you come upon an artist that is nearly as preoccupied with telling stories as they are making beautiful music. Musicians like John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and Leonard Cohen are often charged with this, of striking that heartbr... more info

Pasta Primavera — Way back when this blog was first cutting it’s teeth I had the pleasure of catching New York’s Ravens & Chimes at the Rock and Roll Hotel in DC.  Needless to say it was an amazing performance featuring a super sweet cover of Leonard Cohen’s ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Black Anvil @ Cake Shop (playing Fontana's tonight) (more by Paul Birman) A few highlights * Leonard Cohen @ MSG * Hip-Hop @ CMJ 2009 * CMJ 2009 - Bill's Friday nighttime picks * Black Bubblegum & Relapse Records do... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Black Anvil @ Cake Shop earlier this month (more by Paul Birman) A few highlights * Leonard Cohen @ MSG * Hip-Hop @ CMJ 2009 * CMJ 2009 - Bill's Friday nighttime picks * Black Bubblegum & Relapse Records do... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Little Leonard Cohen headlines the giant Madison Square Garden this evening (10/23). Van Morrison plays the smaller Theater on Sunday (10/25). Van Morrison was actually scheduled to make an appearance in the bigger venue too this month, but...The con... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — Why the hell Leonard Cohen appeared at BankAtlantic Center rather than, say, the Fillmore Gleason is anybody's guess. But if he had staged it at a theater instead of in an arena, his show would've been even more remarkable. That's not to say there's ... more info