David Cohen - Quillette

Nick Cave, a striking man in his 50s with black hair , eyes closed, wearing a blue jacket and light blue shirt.

Talking Nick Cave Blues

As the Bad Seeds begin touring their acclaimed new album, ‘Wild God,’ Quillette chatted with Australian academic and “Caveologist” Tanya Dalziell about the artist’s music, ideas, and enduring appeal.

David Cohen

27 Sep 2024 · 13 min read

Bruce Springsteen, black and white photograph, head and shoulders, in a striped shirt

Born to Boss

Springsteen and the rock critics.

David Cohen

12 Sep 2024 · 14 min read

In the Country of Last Things

A look back at the work and impressively productive life of Brooklyn’s most famous resident, Paul Auster.

David Cohen

19 Feb 2024 · 14 min read

In the Spirit of the Lord

Menacing, exuberant, eccentric, and ambitious—Dylan’s first evangelical record turns two-score and four.

David Cohen

3 Aug 2023 · 16 min read

Holy Roller

A tribute to Chris Bailey, the late frontman and co-founder of Australian punk band the Saints, who died a year ago today.

David Cohen

9 Apr 2023 · 11 min read

Paranoid Pop

A look back at the remarkable life and career of one of the 20th Century’s most original artists.

David Cohen

19 Dec 2022 · 20 min read

The Eyes Have It

For the “new intellectual,” ultimately, the way forward has to be paved with nuance and understanding.

David Cohen

10 Dec 2021 · 10 min read

Remembering Karl Popper

Politically speaking, Popper had lived through much. He had seen the dissolution of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

David Cohen

22 Feb 2021 · 12 min read

Songs from Orwell's Glass Asylum

Bowie’s album beautifully captures the essential romance in the story.

David Cohen

10 Jan 2021 · 10 min read