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Listen to Aimee Mann’s haunting cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Avalanche’ - www.nme.com - state Golden
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20.09.2020

Listen to Aimee Mann’s haunting cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Avalanche’

Aimee Mann has shared a cover of Leonard Cohen’s 1971 song ‘Avalanche’ – listen t it below.The haunting cover serves as the theme song for HBO’s true-crime docu-series I’ll Be Gone In The Dark, which is inspired by the book, I’ll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search For The Golden State Killer, written and researched by the late Michelle McNamara.Mann was a friend of McNamara’s, so her being involved in the show which premiered in June is particularly poignant.“My husband, Michael

‘AGT’: Cristina Rae Dazzles Performing Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jump’ - etcanada.com
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16.09.2020

‘AGT’: Cristina Rae Dazzles Performing Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Jump’

Cristina Rae has had some amazing moments on this season of “America’s Got Talent”, including her fiery a capella performance of The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” to her haunting quarterfinals’ cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”.

Hear Perfume Genius cover Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird On The Wire’ - www.nme.com - Los Angeles
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09.09.2020

Hear Perfume Genius cover Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird On The Wire’

Perfume Genius performed a cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Bird On The Wire’ for a residency at Los Angeles’ KCRW station yesterday (September 8).The musician, real name Mike Hadreas, also played ‘On The Floor’ and ‘Jason’, from his latest album ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’.Explaining his vision for the cover, Hadreas said he imagined playing it with a “big pipe organ”.“If I could play this cover anywhere, I think I’d want to play in a big church with a big pipe organ, or if we could somehow get

Leonard Cohen estate “exploring legal options” over Trump’s Hallelujah use - completemusicupdate.com
completemusicupdate.com
01.09.2020

Leonard Cohen estate “exploring legal options” over Trump’s Hallelujah use

The Leonard Cohen estate has said that it is “exploring … legal options” after Donald Trump used the musician’s song ‘Hallelujah’ during the finale of his Republican National Convention speech last week.It has now emerged that the Trump campaign requested specific permission to use the song in a live performance at the RNC event, which was denied.

Leonard Cohen Estate "Dismayed" at Unauthorized Use of "Hallelujah" at Republican Convention - www.hollywoodreporter.com
hollywoodreporter.com
29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen Estate "Dismayed" at Unauthorized Use of "Hallelujah" at Republican Convention

Leonard Cohen's estate have issued a statement, along with music publisher Sony, regarding the unauthorized use of the late singer's song "Hallelujah" at the Republican National Convention. The song was used without permission during two performances, says the estate, and as a result Cohen's estate is exploring legal action.

Leonard Cohen’s estate say they “specifically declined” request to play ‘Hallelujah’ at Republican convention - www.nme.com
nme.com
29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen’s estate say they “specifically declined” request to play ‘Hallelujah’ at Republican convention

Leonard Cohen’s estate have issued a statement saying they “specifically declined” requests for his song ‘Hallelujah’ to be played at a recent Republican National Convention.Though use of the song was unauthorised, it was played twice at Thursday’s (August 27) convention, during the fireworks that followed President Trump’s address.As reported by Pitchfork, Cohen’s estate attorney Michelle L.

Leonard Cohen’s Estate Threatens Legal Action After ‘Hallelujah’ Used at RNC Without Permission - thewrap.com
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29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen’s Estate Threatens Legal Action After ‘Hallelujah’ Used at RNC Without Permission

now-deleted tweet that she and her team had not received a request for the use of her cover; Sony/ATV Music Publishing, which publishes Cohen’s catalog, also said it had declined the RNC’s request for a live performance of the song.Also Read: Sad! Trump Lost 5 Million Cable Viewers for His RNC Speech Compared to 2016“On the eve of the finale of the convention, representatives from the Republican National Committee contacted us regarding obtaining permission for a live performance of Leonard

Leonard Cohen estate ‘dismayed’ by use of Hallelujah at Republican convention - www.breakingnews.ie - Washington
breakingnews.ie
29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen estate ‘dismayed’ by use of Hallelujah at Republican convention

Leonard Cohen’s estate said it is exploring legal action following the unauthorised use of the revered singer-songwriter’s music at the Republican National Convention.

Leonard Cohen’s Estate, Publisher Respond After Fans Left Furious As ‘Hallelujah’ Is Played Twice At The Republican National Convention - etcanada.com - USA - Washington
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29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen’s Estate, Publisher Respond After Fans Left Furious As ‘Hallelujah’ Is Played Twice At The Republican National Convention

Leonard Cohen fans were not impressed Thursday after his song “Hallelujah” was played twice during the Republican National Convention.

Leonard Cohen's Estate Denied The Republican National Convention Use of 'Hallelujah'; They Played It Anyway - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen's Estate Denied The Republican National Convention Use of 'Hallelujah'; They Played It Anyway

Leonard Cohen‘s Estate has issued a statement just a day after the Republican National Convention played his iconic song “Hallelujah” twice during its closing night.

Donald Trump Campaign’s Use Of ‘Hallelujah’ Draws Rebuke From Leonard Cohen’s Estate, Sony/ATV - deadline.com
deadline.com
29.08.2020

Donald Trump Campaign’s Use Of ‘Hallelujah’ Draws Rebuke From Leonard Cohen’s Estate, Sony/ATV

Ted Johnson Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee are under fire for the use of another piece of music — Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”The estate of songwriter Leonard Cohen and Sony/ATV Publishing say that they specifically declined the Republican National Committee’s request for the song, but it was played any way during the final night of the convention, as Trump delivered his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House.Michael L.

Leonard Cohen’s Reps Say They Specifically Declined GOP Requests to Use ‘Hallelujah’ at Convention - variety.com
variety.com
29.08.2020

Leonard Cohen’s Reps Say They Specifically Declined GOP Requests to Use ‘Hallelujah’ at Convention

Chris Willman Music WriterRepresentatives of the late Leonard Cohen’s estate and publishing company have both issued statements saying they declined requests for his song “Hallelujah” to be used at the Republican National Convention — even though it was played twice following the conclusion of Donald Trump’s speech Thursday night.The estate’s attorney made a threat of legal action as part of her statement.Said Michelle L.

Tenille Townes Floats With Magical Cover Of ‘Hallelujah’ - etcanada.com
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28.08.2020

Tenille Townes Floats With Magical Cover Of ‘Hallelujah’

Tenille Townes puts her heart and soul into a cover of “Hallelujah”.

Leonard Cohen Fans Left Furious As ‘Hallelujah’ Is Played Twice At The Republican National Convention - etcanada.com - USA - Washington
etcanada.com
28.08.2020

Leonard Cohen Fans Left Furious As ‘Hallelujah’ Is Played Twice At The Republican National Convention

Leonard Cohen fans were not impressed Thursday after his song “Hallelujah” was played twice during the Republican National Convention.

Donald Trump uses Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to close re-election speech. Twice. - completemusicupdate.com - USA
completemusicupdate.com
28.08.2020

Donald Trump uses Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah to close re-election speech. Twice.

Leonard Cohen fans have reacted angrily after Donald Trump used the musician’s song ‘Hallelujah’ at the conclusion of his Republican National Convention speech last night. Twice.In a musical finale to the event, Tori Kelly’s cover of ‘Hallelujah’ was played, along with the more obvious RNC soundtrack choices of George M Cohan’s ‘She’s A Grand Old Flag’ and Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless The USA’.

Leonard Cohen Fans Are Livid as Trump’s Speech is Followed by ‘Hallelujah’ — Twice - variety.com
variety.com
28.08.2020

Leonard Cohen Fans Are Livid as Trump’s Speech is Followed by ‘Hallelujah’ — Twice

Chris Willman Music WriterDonald Trump would probably never claim to be a Leonard Cohen fan, but that didn’t stop him or his campaign from choosing to use the Canadian artist’s signature song, “Hallelujah,” not once but twice following the conclusion of his speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday night.Many Cohen fans were displeased when they heard Tori Kelly’s recording of the song playing during the fireworks that capped Trump’s address — sandwiched right between “She’s a Grand

Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer Act Cristina Rae Has The ‘AGT’ Judges On Their Feet With Another Incredible Performance - etcanada.com
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26.08.2020

Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer Act Cristina Rae Has The ‘AGT’ Judges On Their Feet With Another Incredible Performance

Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer recipient Cristina Rae returned to wow the “America’s Got Talent” judges during Tuesday’s quarter-finals.

Watch the explosive trailer for Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ cut - www.nme.com
nme.com
23.08.2020

Watch the explosive trailer for Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ cut

Justice League now has its first official trailer – check it out below.The clip was aired on Saturday (August 22) at a DC FanDome panel, which shared a number of updates on various upcoming projects in the DC extended universe.Set to Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’, the trailer shows various members of the team on their individual journeys as they slowly band together.

This Week In Music: There’s Still A Business Even In The Pandemic – Just Ask Leonard Cohen - deadline.com
deadline.com
23.08.2020

This Week In Music: There’s Still A Business Even In The Pandemic – Just Ask Leonard Cohen

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerEverybody knows, as Leonard Cohen once sang. Everybody knows the music business has taken a hit this year, as there’s no live music, TV and film production is down, releases are being held back, and ad revenues from streaming are diminished.But here’s an eye-opener, courtesy of a report in Music Business Worldwide:  The industry is still generating about one million dollars per hour of streaming.

‘Justice League': Leonard Cohen Serenades Armageddon in Trailer for Zack Snyder’s 4-Hour Long Cut (Video) - thewrap.com
thewrap.com
23.08.2020

‘Justice League': Leonard Cohen Serenades Armageddon in Trailer for Zack Snyder’s 4-Hour Long Cut (Video)

to purge Joss Whedon’s footage from the film.And of course, it wouldn’t be a Zack Snyder movie without what appears to be the only record he owns, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen.

Father John Misty shares two new songs, ‘To R.’ and ‘To S.’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
17.08.2020

Father John Misty shares two new songs, ‘To R.’ and ‘To S.’

Father John Misty has returned with two brand new songs – listen to ‘To R.’ and ‘To S.’ below.The tracks come as a AA-side, which is part of the Sub Pop Singles Club.The two new songs are Josh Tillman’s first since 2018, when he released his most recent album, ‘God’s Favorite Customer’.Since then, the singer has released a new live album called ‘Off-Key In Hamburg’, which saw proceeds donated to the MusiCares coronavirus relief fund, and released a new Bandcamp EP of Leonard Cohen covers.Listen

Review: Music writer Sylvie Simmons’ 2nd album also a charm - abcnews.go.com
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13.08.2020

Review: Music writer Sylvie Simmons’ 2nd album also a charm

Sylvie Simmons, “Blue On Blue” (Compass Records) Respected music journalist Sylvie Simmons' second album, “Blue On Blue,” is an intimate collection of sweet songs about romance, regret, experience and hope. With gentle plucks and strums, Simmons — whose biography of Leonard Cohen is an industry standard — sometimes makes her ukulele sound like a diminutive harp, a cozy combination with her gentle, serene voice.

Andy Samberg, a Kate Bush Superfan, Says Getting Her Song for ‘Palm Springs’ Was Critical - variety.com
variety.com
04.08.2020

Andy Samberg, a Kate Bush Superfan, Says Getting Her Song for ‘Palm Springs’ Was Critical

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIn Hulu’s “Palm Springs,” Andy Samberg can’t escape a time loop, reliving the same wedding day over and over.

Creeper share single ‘Poisoned Heart’ ahead of new album release - www.nme.com
nme.com
24.07.2020

Creeper share single ‘Poisoned Heart’ ahead of new album release

Creeper have further teased their new album by sharing new single ‘Poisoned Heart’ – listen to it below.The Southampton punks release their second album ‘Sex, Death & The Infinite Void’ a week today (July 31).Speaking of the new track, vocalist Will Gould said: “This song was the first we had written where we’d experimented with a baritone lead vocal.“Inspired by Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave I attempted to sing in a way I had not before, combining this with a country sensibility we had

Rufus Wainwright on the ‘brutal’ opera world and raising Leonard Cohen’s grandchild - nypost.com - city Stockholm
nypost.com
10.07.2020

Rufus Wainwright on the ‘brutal’ opera world and raising Leonard Cohen’s grandchild

first opera, “Prima Donna,” is due to stage a new production in Stockholm this fall. “It was an amazing time.

Charlie Daniels, Country Music Hall of Famer, Dies at 83 - variety.com - Nashville
variety.com
06.07.2020

Charlie Daniels, Country Music Hall of Famer, Dies at 83

Chris Morris Music ReporterSinger, songwriter and instrumentalist Charlie Daniels, whose fusion of traditional country and Southern rock made him a popular cross-genre artist during the ‘70s and ‘80s, died Monday of a hemorrhagic stroke in Hermitage, Tenn.

Father John Misty announces new Bandcamp EP featuring Leonard Cohen covers - www.nme.com
nme.com
02.07.2020

Father John Misty announces new Bandcamp EP featuring Leonard Cohen covers

Father John Misty has announced that he’s releasing a new covers EP tomorrow, featuring his take on Leonard Cohen and a selection of other artists.The four track release, which is titled ‘Anthem + 3’ opens with a cover of Cohen’s 1992 track ‘Anthem’.

Bill Callahan shares ‘Pigeons’ ahead of new album, ‘Gold Record’ - www.nme.com
nme.com
29.06.2020

Bill Callahan shares ‘Pigeons’ ahead of new album, ‘Gold Record’

Bill Callahan has released the first single from his forthcoming ten-track album, ‘Gold Record.’The single, titled ‘Pigeons’, sees Callahan sings about a pair of newlyweds asking for advice.

Lithuania erects sculpture in honor of JD Salinger - abcnews.go.com - USA - Lithuania
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19.06.2020

Lithuania erects sculpture in honor of JD Salinger

VILNIUS, Lithuania -- J.D. Salinger, the American writer best known for his 1951 novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” was honored Friday with a sculpture featuring a rye field near the Lithuanian village where his ancestors lived.

Shira Haas Shows Off Incredible Vocals In Previously Unseen ‘Unorthodox’ Audition Video - etcanada.com
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30.04.2020

Shira Haas Shows Off Incredible Vocals In Previously Unseen ‘Unorthodox’ Audition Video

It’s not hard to see why Shira Haas nabbed the part of Esther Shapiro in the Netflix series “Unorthodox”.

Leonard Cohen’s ‘The Hills’ Gets A Moving Music Video - etcanada.com - France - Texas
etcanada.com
21.04.2020

Leonard Cohen’s ‘The Hills’ Gets A Moving Music Video

Leonard Cohen’s influence is still being felt well after his passing.

Watch These Montreal Residents Sing Leonard Cohen's 'So Long, Marianne' From Their Balcony - www.billboard.com
billboard.com
24.03.2020

Watch These Montreal Residents Sing Leonard Cohen's 'So Long, Marianne' From Their Balcony

In this period of social distancing, people are finding fun new ways to keep themselves entertained. A popular global activity that's been bringing people together has been balcony sing-alongs.

Haim ask fans to guess name of new album - www.nme.com
nme.com
02.03.2020

Haim ask fans to guess name of new album

The trio are due to reveal the name of their third album tomorrow

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