Eddie Vedder, Fiona Apple, Mumford & Sons, and Brandi Carlile are among the artists who will cover Neil Young classics for an upcoming tribute album benefitting the Bridge School. Sharon Van Etten, Lumineers, Steve Earle, and the Doobie Brothers with Allison Russell also contribute renditions to Heart Of Gold: The …
Read More »Courtney Barnett, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Durand Jones Lead 2024 Pickathon Fest
Courtney Barnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and Durand Jones lead the dozens of artists set to perform at the 2024 Pickathon festival, taking place on a picturesque farm outside of Portland, Oregon in August. Geese, Vacations, Jess Williamson, MSPaint, Water From Your Eyes, Elephant Revival, Ratboys, Cocorosie, and Chance Peña are …
Read More »Sharon Van Etten Shares Intimate Single 'Close to You'
Sharon Van Etten has released a new single, “Close to You,” which appears on the soundtrack to upcoming Apple TV+ drama seriesThe Buccaneers. The intimate, emotive track was co-written by Van Etten and Courtney Barnett. “Close to You” joins a tracklist of all-female artists, including Lucius, Gracie Abrams, and Miya …
Read More »See Sleater-Kinney, Courtney Barnett, Fred Armisen Cover Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'
During a stop on Courtney Barnett’s touring festival Here and There, the musician took the stage with Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John with a cover of her 1981 single “Physical.” For the energetic cover, the group donned ’80s headbands and Armisen showed off his best …
Read More »Hear Previously-Unreleased Live Version of Sleater-Kinney's 'Complex Female Characters'
Sleater-Kinney has shared a rare live recording of their song “Complex Female Characters.” The previously-unreleased version comes off Here and There, a forthcoming compilation from Courtney Barnett that will benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds and Advocates for Youth. Purchase or stream the song here. For Here and There, out Aug. 19, Barnett has …
Read More »Courtney Barnett Collects Rare Tracks From Sleater-Kinney, Faye Webster for Reproductive Rights Charity Comp
Courtney Barnett has collected a mix of rare b-sides, demos, and live recordings from Sleater-Kinney, Faye Webster, and others for a new compilation raising money for two groups supporting reproductive rights. The Here and There compilation features contributions from some of the artists joining Barnett on her traveling festival of …
Read More »Courtney Barnett Previews Here and There Touring Fest on 'CBS Mornings'
Days before Courtney Barnett embarks her guest-filled Here and There touring festival, the Australian rocker visited CBS Mornings to preview the live show as part of the “Saturday Sessions.” For the performance, Barnett delivered three tracks from her acclaimed 2021 LP Things Take Time, Take Time: “Rae Street,” “Write a …
Read More »Watch Courtney Barnett Perform Reflective Track 'Before You Gotta Go' on 'Colbert'
Courtney Barnett stopped by The Late Show to perform her song “Before You Gotta Go.” Appearing with her band, Barnett showcased the mid-tempo track in front of video backdrops with projected scenes of nature. “Before You Gotta Go” comes off Barnett’s most recent LP, Things Take Time, Take Time, released …
Read More »'Anonymous Club' Gives You the Unfiltered Agony and Ecstasy of Courtney Barnett
“Notoriously shy” is one of the first phrases used to describe Courtney Barnett in Anonymous Club, Danny Cohen’s documentary-cum-tour-diary, and if you only knew this Australian singer-songwriter from her live shows, the words might come as a low-voltage shock. Sensitive, sure. But shy? Onstage, Barnett has a knack for demonstrating …
Read More »Watch Courtney Barnett Perform 'Rae Street' on 'Fallon'
Courtney Barnett appeared on The Tonight Show to perform her single “Rae Street.” Performing alongside her live band from a dimly-lit living room, Barnett gave the track an intimate vibe. “Rae Street” comes off Barnett’s upcoming new album, Things Take Time, Take Time, which drops November 12th via Mom + …
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