October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

June 12, 2004

Q – Do you have a personal favourite among your solo albums? I still listen to Lloyd Cole on an almost daily basis. And sorry but I love some of …

June 11, 2004

Q – Hi Lloyd,
I knew you studied literature at Glasgow, but I recently read somewhere on the site that you studied philosophy, too. I am just interested in knowing what …

June 11, 2004

Q – Hello Lloyd, I can’t remember how many articles I’ve read by lazy journalists that write that you are Scottish, or get your lyrics or the names of your …

June 9, 2004

Q – Lloyd, have you seen any good movies so far this year?

A – Don’t get out to the cinema that often. Saw Lost in Translation on a flight, enjoyed …

June 6, 2004

My good friend Robert Quine died last week. I do not have any more details at this time. Sad news. Quine played lead guitar on many of my records, and …