Laibach release cover of Leonard Cohen's "The Future"
Photo credit: Roger op den Camp
Laibach are paying tribute to Leonard Cohen with their cover of “The Future.”
The cover arrives on the six-year anniversary of Cohen’s death. An accompanying music video co-produced by Tomislav Gangl and Laibach can be seen below. Laibach’s cover of “The Future” is available on digital services right now. “The Future,” which is the title track to Cohen’s 1992 album, was featured in Oliver Stone's 1994 film Natural Born Killers.
Next year, Laibach will tour Europe in support of their forthcoming Love Is Still Alive EP, which will be released on January 20. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public here. Pre-orders for Love Is Still Alive can be made here.
Laibach tour dates
23 Jan - Lausanne, Les Docks, CH
24 Jan - Rostock, Nikolaikirche, DE
25 Jan - Copenhagen, Bremen Teater, DK
26 Jan - Gothenburg, Pustervik, SE
28 Jan - Helsinki, Savoy Theatre, FI
29 Jan - Tallinn, Vaba Lava, EE
31 Jan - Stockholm, Lilla Cirkus, SE
1 Feb - Oslo, Marmorsalen, NO
2 Feb - Aarhus, VoxHall, DK
3 Feb - Berlin, Astra, DE
4 Feb - Leipzig, Schauspiel, DE
6 Feb - Munich, Muffathalle, DE
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