I've not read it. I know he's a thoughtful, nuanced individual and am sure he's arrived at his position after some careful consideration. Sometimes it's just fun to poke back at the folk sneering at Olivia Rodrigo asnif it all isn't just pop music at the end of the day.
Based on a recent-ish back and forth I caught a glimpse of with Roger Waters I suspect it's not due to a change of heart - though I agree with him calling Waters a clown.
2022 was a year where a lot of norms went out of the window because of artist availability. Most international visitors can see Nick Cave on his already wide reaching European tour. I don't think he'll be there nor do I want him to be, as much as I like him.