Nick Cave declined to participate in a new Morrissey song that featured a provocative spoken-word intro, citing a desire to keep politics out of his music, despite being offered to sing or provide backing vocals. Cave appreciated the song but was uncomfortable with Morrissey's anti-woke speech, reflecting ongoing tensions around Morrissey's controversial views and musical activities.
Sky has released a first-look image of Matt Smith as Bunny Munro in the TV adaptation of Nick Cave's novel "The Death of Bunny Munro." The series, set to air next year, follows Bunny Munro, a lothario dealing with the aftermath of his wife's suicide, as he embarks on a chaotic road trip with his son across Southern England. The adaptation is written by Pete Jackson and directed by Isabella Eklöf, with Nick Cave serving as an executive producer.
Sky has released a first-look image of Matt Smith in the upcoming six-part limited series "The Death of Bunny Munro," based on Nick Cave's novel. The series, written by Pete Jackson and directed by Isabella Eklöf, features Smith as Bunny Munro, a sex-addicted salesman dealing with his wife's suicide while on a road trip with his son. The show is set to air on Sky Atlantic and Now in 2025.
Matt Smith stars as the titular character in Sky's upcoming series "The Death of Bunny Munro," based on Nick Cave's novel. The show, described as a "wild cautionary tale" and a "tender portrait of a father and son," follows sex-addicted salesman Bunny Munro and his son on a chaotic road trip across Southern England after the suicide of Bunny's wife. The series, set to premiere in 2025, features a cast including Sarah Greene and Johann Myers, and is produced by Clerkenwell Films in association with Sky Studios.
Nick Cave responded to Bob Dylan's tweet about attending his Paris concert, expressing joy and gratitude for Dylan's appreciation of his song 'Joy.' Cave noted the significance of finding joy amidst political despair and was thrilled to have Dylan in the audience. He also mentioned the upcoming North American tour with The Bad Seeds.
Musicians including Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Lisa O'Neill performed moving tributes to Shane MacGowan at his funeral service in Nenagh, County Tipperary. The ceremony was attended by hundreds of people, including famous friends such as Johnny Depp and Bob Geldof. MacGowan, hailed as a poet, lyricist, singer, and trailblazer, was remembered for his contributions to music and his Irish heritage.
Nick Cave paid tribute to Shane MacGowan at the late singer's funeral by covering The Pogues' song "A Rainy Night in Soho." Other musicians, including Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill, also performed during the funeral, and mourners sang MacGowan's iconic songs as the procession made its way through Dublin. MacGowan passed away at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia and viral encephalitis. Cave described him as a "true friend and the greatest songwriter of his generation."
Australian rocker Nick Cave says his modern way of "f--king with people" is by going to church and being a conservative. Cave, who has always been more interested in irritating his peers and audience than bucking against the establishment, has come to see the world in a different way over the last decade and grew increasingly reserved after losing two of his sons within a seven-year span. The 65-year-old rocker has repeatedly spoken out against cancel culture and political correctness, conservative ideals he touched on during a recent interview about his memoir "Faith, Hope and Carnage."
Punk rock icon Nick Cave has said that the way to "f***" with people in 2023 is to "go to church and be a conservative." Cave, who has recently returned to his faith, discussed his journey and how he used to "irritate" his peers and audience. He also spoke about self-censorship in our culture and how he feels "a kind of wet blanket has been thrown over art in general." Cave's 15-year-old son died in 2015, which has changed how he sees the world and humanity.
