Issue #40

‘How can I reclaim songs of yours which I have, until recently, associated intensely with a really terrible relationship? I want them back, unharmed. Can you help me?’

Issue #39

‘What made you become a vegetarian?’

Issue #38

‘I was first introduced to you by my stepfather in the early 80s. I was around 8 years old. I would later find much solace during a difficult time in The ...’

Issue #37

‘It’s Wednesday, 21.49 and it starts to rain. I light a cigarette and smoke on my balcony and listen to a vinyl. I contemplate the rain and realize that despite ...’

Issue #36

‘How would you describe a stereotypical Nick Cave fan? We all have a perception of you, how do you perceive us?’

Issue #35

‘What are your thoughts on the current state of modern rock music?’

Issue #34

‘What does Elvis mean to you?’

Issue #33

‘Did you ever want to simply give up and quit, because of your inner voice?’

Issue #32

‘You’ve written at length in song, poetry & prose about love. What is love? Why do love songs so frequently move us? Perhaps a list of your top 10 love songs?’

Issue #31

‘What was the thought process behind choosing the cover of Push the Sky Away?’

Issue #30

‘I have just finished watching One More Time With Feeling. How is Susie doing? I am just feeling a great desire to give Susie a big hug from afar, and ...’

Issue #29

‘What is your earliest memory and has it in any way framed or spoken to any past or ongoing thematic concerns?’

Issue #28

‘How do you deal with evil? The casual, everyday evil, like throwing tobacco in the eyes of a beautiful animal in a zoo?’

Issue #27

‘Have your own songs ever made you cry whilst performing them on stage?’

Issue #26

‘I am 10 and have been surrounded by and listened to your music as long as I can remember. I saw you in Hobart in January 2017 and I’ll be there ...’

Issue #25

‘I know who the greats are, but who are your most loved poets?’

Issue #24

‘In your response to an audience question in Brisbane, I am bothered that you dismissed the idea of leaving a legacy – that it didn’t matter what you left behind. ...’

Issue #23

‘Three and a half years ago I lost my wife and I was left to take care of my (then 2 year old) daughter. She’s a happy little girl but ...’

Issue #22

‘Considering human imagination the last piece of wilderness, do you think AI will ever be able to write a good song?’

Issue #21

‘Dear Nick – and All Ingrates Who Don’t Appreciate Nocturama, Issue #20 might be a fun little read but please kindly note that you’re all in my burn-book now for ...’

Issue #20

‘Can you explain why Nocturama is so hated amongst your fans?’

Issue #19

‘Why do you want to talk to your fans and what do you hope to achieve by doing this?’

Issue #18

‘How did it work out for you – facing the mob in Wangaratta when you did your “In Conversation” event, with no idea of what would happen? You took such a ...’

Issue #17

‘Hang on a minute. 72 hours to the end of the world, and you contact Rachel to send out an email? One would imagine that, however well you hopefully treat her, ...’

Issue #16

‘What would be a list of 10 of your most favourite pieces of music, by artists other than yourself? And number 11 must be a Gun Club song.’

Issue #15

‘So to continue! You say you would freak the fuck out when you heard that you have only 72 hours to live. I don’t hear you writing anything about your ...’

Issue #14

‘There is a photograph. You are wearing checked pants; you have your arm around a woman who appears to be stately and warm, in a very beautiful understated woollen coat. ...’

Issue #13

‘What are your thoughts on Brian Eno’s stance on Israel?’

Issue #12

‘In response to Elettra of Berlin (Issue #8), you said you’d “freak the fuck out” if the world were about to end in 72 hours. Great answer. But would that be ...’

Issue #11

‘As an atheist I find other people’s belief in a god both incomprehensible and fascinating. Is there any way you can explain your faith?’