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Lee Johnson reckons 'small margins' cost him his job at Hibs as the departing boss bids an emotional farewell to Easter Road.

Fontaines D.C. have shared a cover of Nick Drake’s ‘’Cello Song’ – listen to it below.The song features on a forthcoming covers compilation album called ‘The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake’, out July 7 via Chrysalis.Along with the Dublin band’s cover, the new album will also feature contributions from Philip Selway of Radiohead, Let’s Eat Grandma, Emeli Sandé, Feist, Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club and more.Listen to Fontaines D.C.’s cover of ‘’Cello Song’ below.The new album has been compiled by Chrysalis CEO Jeremy Lascelles and Nick Drake Estate manager Cally Callomon.“Nick Drake was not that concerned with promoting himself as an artist, but I think he would have been overjoyed to hear his art revisited and newly promoted by so many vibrant and talented artists,” Callomon said in a press statement.“Jeremy and I also felt it crucial that the album should flow, as a cohesive listening experience, as opposed to a gallery of separate exhibits. Whether we have succeeded in these two ambitions, only the listener can tell.

Aaron Connolly says a mixture of poor refereeing and ill-discipline cost his side victory as nine-man East Kilbride Thistle were held to a high-scoring draw at Carluke Rovers on Saturday.

DEALSFormer BMG UK President Alexi Cory-Smith has formally launched her new business, Bella Figura Music, and confirmed a number of deals that are already in the bag. Backed by private equity fund Freshstream, the firm has acquired a stack of rights over the last year from the likes of Guy Chambers, David Gray and Darrell Brown.

It’s as if I’ve erased it from my memory. And no wonder.

East Kilbride Thistle boss Aaron Connolly was pleased with his side’s fighting spirit in a rollercoaster six-goal thriller at Girvan on Saturday.

East Kilbride Thistle boss Aaron Connolly was delighted as his side blew off the cobwebs with a 5-1 win at Saltcoats Vics, despite playing in horrendous conditions.

East Kilbride Thistle boss Aaron Connolly branded their defeat to Larkhall Thistle an “abomination” after they were on the receiving end of a second 6-1 hammering by their rivals this season.

East Kilbride Thistle captain David Gray says his side dug in deep to edge out Kello Rovers 5-4 in the West of Scotland League Third Division on Saturday.

IIggy Pop has covered Leonard Cohen‘s ‘You Want It Darker’ – listen to the atmospheric rendition of the track below.The track is the latest preview ‘Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen’, a new tribute album to the late star that will be released next week (October 14).The album will feature covers from the likes of Norah Jones, James Taylor, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Mavis Staples and more. It’s been produced by Larry Klein and will feature 12 tracks from across his career – including ones from his 1967 debut ‘Songs Of Leonard Cohen’, and ones from his last album, ‘You Want It Darker’, which was released in 2016.Listen to Iggy Pop’s version of the ‘You Want It Darker’ title track below. “There’s nobody like Leonard, not in the whole world,” Iggy said in a statement.1. ‘Steer Your Way’ – Norah Jones2. ‘Here It Is’ – Peter Gabriel3. ‘Suzanne’ – Gregory Porter4. ‘Hallelujah’ – Sarah McLachlan5. ‘Avalanche’ – Immanuel Wilkins6. ‘Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye’ – Luciana Souza7. ‘Coming Back to You’ – James Taylor8. ‘You Want It Darker’ – Iggy Pop9. ‘If It Be Your Will’ – Mavis Staples10. ‘Seems So Long Ago, Nancy’ – David Gray11. ‘Famous Blue Raincoat’ – Nathaniel Rateliff12. ‘Bird on The Wire’ – Bill FrisellLast month, a new documentary on Cohen, titled Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, was released, focusing on his life and career through the focus of his most famous song.Reviewing the film, NME wrote: “There are as many ‘Hallelujah’ stories as people who’ve listened to it, of course, but in pinpointing a precious few, Hallelujah… does a fine job of unravelling just some of the song’s multitudes.”

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Universal Music Publishing Group has named Jennifer Knoepfle executive vice president and co-head of US A&R, effective immediately, the company announced on Wednesday. Based in Los Angeles, Knoepfle will report to UMPG chairman-CEO Jody Gerson. According to the announcement, Knoepfle — who joins after 13 years at Sony Music Publishing, where she worked with Gerson — will work closely with David Gray, her fellow co-head of U.S. A&R, and the company’s team. Knoepfle was most recently senior VP of creative at Sony Music Publishing, where she had worked since 2009. During her tenure, she signed and/or developed such major writers as Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Dan Nigro, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, Joel Little and artists including Willow, Tate McRae, King Princess, Remi Wolf, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Wallows, Salem Ilese, Noah Kahan and Lord Huron. She also has worked extensively with

East Kilbride Thistle sacked manager Garry O'Hanlon last night after less than four months in charge.

Livingston boss David Martindale has backed Hibs counterpart Lee Johnson to stop the revolving doors at the Easter Road club.

East Kilbride Thistle have been running free summer football camps for youngsters this month – and the club’s football development manager Aaron Connolly hopes it can help them re-engage with the community.

The Voice #10 winner Alisan Porter announced Sunday that she got engaged to her on/off boyfriend Justin de Vera at the Greek Theatre in his native Los Angeles on Saturday.The 32-year-old professional dancer-choreographer popped the question to the 41-year-old former child star as two-time Grammy nominee David Gray serenaded them with 'our song.''@jtrvth did the damn thang!' Alisan - who boasts 303K social media followers - gushed. Congrats! The Voice #10 winner Alisan Porter announced Sunday that she got engaged to her on/off boyfriend Justin de Vera at the Greek Theatre in his native Los Angeles on Saturday'It was perfect and full circle and very US.

Leonard Cohen is on the way later this year.Blue Note Records will release ‘Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen’ on October 14. It will feature covers from the likes of Norah Jones, James Taylor, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Mavis Staples and more. It’s been produced by Larry Klein.The album will feature 12 tracks from across his career – including ones from his 1967 debut ‘Songs Of Leonard Cohen’, and ones from his last album, ‘You Want It Darker’, which was released in 2016.Today, Taylor’s take on ‘Coming Back To You’ from Cohen’s ‘Various Positions’ (1984) was shared – listen to it below.‘Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen’ Track List:1.

East Kilbride Thistle new boy David Gray admits assistant boss Aaron Connolly gave him the push he needed to pull the boots back on after a two-year break from the game.

Harry Styles earns the Official Irish Chart Double this week following the release of his third solo album, Harry’s House.

James Scott signed off from Hibs with a stunning second half hat-trick as the Easter Road club pulled the shutters down on a miserable season with a rare win.

APPOINTMENTSUniversal Music Publishing has hired Cristina Chavez as VP A&R. “I am THRILLED to be joining UMPG and its exceptional A&R team”, she says. “[CEO] Jody Gerson and [Head Of US A&R] David Gray are such respected publishing leaders, and I knew from our early conversations that this is where I am supposed to be.

Hibs will begin interviews for their vacant manager’s post this week - but Derek McInnes has not made Ron Gordon’s shortlist.