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Nick Cave Talks Grief, Hope and His Deep Connection With Johnny Cash on ‘Colbert’: Watch

Nick Cave, the enigmatic frontman of the Bad Seeds, opened up about music, tragedies, and upcoming album on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Cave’s new album, Wild God, set for release on Aug. 30, marks a shift in his musical journey. “It’s essentially a joyful, uplifting kind of record,” the Australian singer explained, adding, “This record is some years on from events that happened in my life that sort of required my music to be different in a way.” Cave was referring to the devastating losses he has endured – the death of his son Arthur in 2015, followed by the passing of his son Jethro in 2022. As for Wild God, the multi-award-winning artist described it as “a warm embrace,” suggesting that fans can expect a more uplifting experience when the album drops on Aug. 30.

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