John Cale

Features3 weeks ago

Brian Eno’s ‘Another Green World’: A Portal To New Worlds Of Sound

Split between elliptical pop songs and minimalistic instrumentals, Brian Eno’s ‘Another Green World’ is a proto-ambient masterpiece that still resonates today.

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Features1 month ago

Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes: Progressive Pioneer Kevin Ayers

The scope of Ayers' work paved the way for many other psych-rock musicians.

In-Depth1 month ago

New Wave Central: CBGBs And The Birth Of New York Punk

Rock clubs come and go, but there was only one CBGBs, the hallowed club for the New York punk scene that spawned many major music superstars.

News2 months ago

Todd Haynes Set To Release Velvet Underground Documentary After Cannes Premiere

The film is set to be released in October.

Features6 months ago

‘Take Me I’m Yours’: Squeeze Make A Chart Start

The song was most singles buyers' introduction to Difford and Tilbrook's twin-octave split vocals, Glenn’s superb ear for melody and Chris’ razor-sharp lyrics.

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Features6 months ago

‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’: Peel Slowly And See The VU’s Debut

‘The Velvet Underground & Nico’ was never appreciated during its time, but now the VU’s debut is hailed as a groundbreaking album that pointed to the future.

Features7 months ago

Best John Cale Songs: Five Essential Tracks Reveal The VU Legend’s Gift

One of music’s true mavericks, John Cale ranks among the most influential figures in rock’n’roll. The best John Cale songs reveal why.

News11 months ago

Documentary On The Velvet Underground Coming To Apple TV Plus

Helmed by Todd Haynes, the film will feature a trove of never-before-seen footage of the influential band.

The Velvet Underground photo by Michael Ochs Archives and Getty Images

Artists1 year ago

The Velvet Underground

The Velvet Underground are one of the most influential rock bands in history, founded by Lou Reed and known for their confrontational rock music.

Features2 years ago

Best Velvet Underground Songs: 20 Tracks That Dare You To Think Differently

Their tenure was short-lived, but their influence is unmeasurable, and the best Velvet Underground songs still dare you to think differently.

Velvet Underground Complete Matrix Tapes Box Set

News2 years ago

The Velvet Underground’s ‘The Complete Matrix Tapes’ Gets Vinyl Box Set Release

The recordings were captured during the fabled NYC outfit's multiple-night residency at the San Francisco nightspot late in 1969.

News3 years ago

Four Landmark Brian Eno Albums Set For Double-Disc Heavyweight Vinyl Reissue

These landmark records chart 4 key points in a fascinating journey that saw Eno explore what is now referred to as "ambient" music.

News3 years ago

Roxy Music Legend Andy Mackay Returns With New Album ‘3Psalms’

Almost 25 years in the making, the new record started as an experimental project in the mid ‘90s, aiming to be a synthesis of all Mackay’s varied influences.