The Red Hand Files

Issue #351

‘Do you think humans have to suffer before harnessing genuine human sympathy?’

Issue #350

‘50 SHORTS

I used to love your music in the 80s and 90s. Your new music, I not only don’t like it, I find it unlistenable. It sounds ...’

Issue #349

‘What will you pray for in the new year?’

Issue #348

‘Merry Christmas, Nick!’

Issue #347

‘I don’t experience anything when I go to concerts anymore, but I still really enjoy music. Do you like going to concerts?’

Issue #346

‘Your newer merch is entirely soulless. Please take some more time on it for the 2026 Australia tour. It’s disappointing.’

Issue #345

‘I was coming up to wakefulness when I felt the presence of my son, dead ten years. “I’m so sorry, I’m so very sorry”, I murmured to him. “...’

Issue #344

‘Which song comes to mind when you are genuinely joyful? I mean, carefree, energy flowing, dancing, moving, kind of happy?’

Issue #343

‘I’m eighteen and I don’t know what to do with my life. Do you think this poem is any good?
I’m a tree made of ...’

Issue #342

‘I recently read a fascinating article in Smithsonian Magazine titled “The Secret Life of Cormac McCarthy.” The article discusses his personal Library—which contained a staggering 20,000 volumes! [ ] A quote from ...’

Issue #341

‘75 QUESTIONS No. 5

I’m disappointed (with 50 Questions No. 4) that you only answered once with “go fuck yourself.” What’s up with that? Were the 50 questions rigged? It’s ...’

Issue #340

‘I’m originally Afro-Caribbean man from London living in Melbourne for the last 12 yrs as I met an Australian in Vauxhall, London, fell in love and here I am separated (...’

Issue #339

‘Today I went to Brighton for a day trip. I am a German exchange student staying in Eastbourne. As I am pretty much the same age as Arthur was at ...’

Issue #338

‘Describe your day (please)’

Issue #337

‘I’ve had several disagreements with friends about where you stand on things. Where do you…stand?’

Issue #336

‘What did you do on your holiday?’

Issue #335

‘One of the pivotal moments of my early 20s was seeing you perform at Enmore Theatre, Sydney. My now wife stood me up for that performance, and I have always ...’

Issue #334

‘Do you have father figures?’

Issue #333

‘50 QUESTIONS No. 4

Will you please do another 50 yes/no/I don’t know/go fuck yourself answers? Love you.’

Issue #332

‘Is changing your mind about things a sign of weakness? Sometimes, it feels that way.’

Issue #331

‘It’s been ten years since your son Arthur died. What have you and Susie learned in those years?’

Issue #330

‘This is a question about music not death or anything like that, (have you ever started writing a song and said screw it I can’t figure out the middle ...’

Issue #329

‘The latest concerts I’ve seen have been so intense. What do you do to prepare for your performances?’

Issue #328

‘How’s your relationship with Morrissey?’

Issue #327

‘I think it’s incredibly challenging to bring a child into the world in this day and age. Are you a natalist?’

Issue #326

‘Just for fun, I have a few questions about movies that I would love to hear your answers to.’

Issue #325

‘I’m still reeling from the Seattle show at the Paramount – best show of my life. Now the tour is over, how do you feel? I can’t imagine.’

Issue #324

‘What do you make of Nicolas Cage saying in the Guardian that he gets mistaken for you daily? Do you get mistaken for Nicolas Cage?’

Issue #323

‘My dad died suddenly and unexpectedly. We moved and only saw him for two weeks of what turned out to be his last year on earth. Now I feel like ...’

Issue #322

‘When you say, “I love you, too,” back to fans at concerts, what do you mean by that? How can you love a total stranger?’