Issue #220

‘When did you become a Hallmark card hippie? Joy, love, peace. Puke! Where’s the rage, anger, hatred? Reading these lately is like listening to an old preacher drone on ...’

Issue #219

‘[ ] What is joy? Where is it? Where is love in this world that is such an evil mess. [ ]’

Issue #218

‘I asked Chat GPT to write a song in the style of Nick Cave and this is what it produced. What do you think?

Verse 1:
In the ...’

Issue #217

‘Two questions. What’s it like to wake up and know you have written so many wonderful songs? What are your plans for 2023?’

Issue #216

‘I love the song Night Raid. When you played it in Perth you said some words about it before you began but I didn’t really understand what you meant. ...’

Issue #215

‘Yesterday, I was listening to your BBC interview, and the interviewer asked you to discuss the distinction you make between spirituality and religion – I’m interested in this distinction too, ...’

Issue #214

‘How do you feel when you stand before the mirror? Do you like your tattoo?’

Issue #213

‘Do you have tinnitus? What do you do when the ringing gets loud? I have had it for 15 years and have adjusted but as I get older and seek more ...’

Issue #212

‘Is it better to keep quiet, or to speak one’s mind?’

Issue #211

‘How is Earl?’

Issue #210

‘I’m 62 years old and decided to learn how to play guitar. Rock guitar. Is such an endeavour a fool’s errand for someone of my age?’

Issue #209

‘I recently learned that there is a sitting Supreme Court Justice, here in the United States, who is a fan of a musician I love. This musician has passed.
...’

Issue #208

‘What is your favourite film of all time?’

Issue #207

‘I feel so uninspired. Inspiration. Can I have some of yours?’

Issue #206

‘As one of your most consistent supporters who has followed every artistic move that you’ve made, I can’t read your new book or your letters, I can’t ...’

Issue #205

‘How come you decided to give interviews again?’

Issue #204

‘What is the point in life?’

Issue #203

‘You don’t usually stay away from The Red Hand Files this long without pre announcing it, so I’m writing to make sure that you are well.
Your ...’

Issue #202

‘My favourite lyrics from your album Ghosteen are on the final track: “The kid drops his bucket and spade / And climbs into the sun.” I find this so deeply powerful ...’

Issue #201

‘Who do you want to win Love Island?’

Issue #200

‘So, the next Red Hand File is #200! What are The Red Hand Files? I mean what are you trying to do with them? By the way, I love them. They ...’

Issue #199

‘Do you have a safe space? How would you describe it?’

Issue #198

‘(Re #196) God is Love, but Love gets weird.’

Issue #197

‘What are your thoughts on free speech? Do you think it is a right?’

Issue #196

‘In your opinion, what is God?’

Issue #195

‘Dear Nick,
I have no question for you today. I just wanted to send my heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of Jethro. All I can do is offer ...’

Issue #194

‘I’ve recently been grappling with the concept of determinism and the implications it has on morality. Out of curiosity (and I suppose the entire casual web resulting in this ...’

Issue #193

‘If you were an animal, what do you think you would be and what would you like to be? I would probably be a sloth and would like to be ...’

Issue #192

‘I understand from having seen 20,000 Days on Earth that you keep an office separate for your creative work. Do you have any recommendations on how I can create a sacred ...’

Issue #191

‘I just heard about Chris Bailey’s death. What an amazing voice, what an amazing scream. Can you tell us something about what he meant to you as a young ...’