Lou Reed
Tracing The Influences Of The Velvet Underground
What were the inspirations that empowered The Velvet Underground to trash rock’n’roll tropes and replace them with the sound of the future?
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News3 years agoLou Reed Archive Now Open To The Public At New York City Library
The Lincoln Center branch of the New York Public Library acquired the Reed archive from the late star's widow, Laurie Anderson.
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Features3 years ago
Picture This: The Best Illustrated Music Books
Vivid and evocative, the best illustrated music books bring history back to life both for those who missed it and those who wish to relive it.
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Features3 years ago
A Brief History Of Sampling
Through sampling, hip-hop has the power to bring old music to new years, helping music to evolve while paying respects to the artists that came before.
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News3 years ago
David Bowie Cocktail Bar, ‘Ziggy’s’ Set To Open In London
The new bar, which is situated where Bowie threw his legendary 'Last Supper' in 1973 will open in the West End next month.
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News3 years ago
Velvet Underground Exhibition Coming To New York City
The exhibition debuted in Paris two years ago and features rare photographs, portraits, films, live concerts and musical workshops.
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News3 years ago
1970s Lou Reed Interviews To Be Compiled For New Book
'My Week Beats Your Year: Encounters With Lou Reed' is set for publication in August 2018.
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News4 years ago
Four Killers Albums Arrive On 180-Gram Vinyl
Four albums in the distinguished catalogue of the Killers are reissued on 180-gram black vinyl by Island/UMe from 15 December 2017.
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News4 years ago
Velvet Underground’s 50th Anniversary Celebrated With Career-Spanning Vinyl Box Set
The Velvet Underground's 50th anniversary is being celebrated with a special limited edition 6-disc vinyl box set released in February 2018
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Features4 years agoBob Seger Praises The Gospel of Rock And Lost Legends On New Album
A mix of brassy gospel and gritty heartland rock, Bob Seger's album, I Knew You When is exactly what you expect from the original pioneer of the genre.
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News4 years ago
John Cale Reveals Special Guests For Velvet Underground 50th Anniversary Gig
John Cale has revealed the special guests joining him for a special Liverpool gig to celebrate The Velvet Undegound & Nico's 50th anniversary.
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News4 years ago
New Documentary Explores The Man Behind Rock’s Iconic Shots – Mick Rock
The iconic rock photographer, Mick Rock is now the subject of a new documentary titled, Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra Of Rock, out now and streaming.
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News4 years ago
Record Store Day 2017 Releases To Pine Over
As we anxiously count down the days until 22 April, check out some of the exclusive Record Store Day releases that have been announced for 2017.
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News5 years ago
Lou Reed’s Illuminating Personal Archives Head to New York Public Library
The New York Public Library will be home to Lou Reed's complete archive including lyrics, photographs and almost 3,600 audio and 1,300 video recordings.
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New Releases5 years ago
Box Set Charts Lloyd Cole’s Lost Weekends in New York
Featuring his early solo years, the Lloyd Cole In New York box set includes four solo albums released between 1988 and 1996 and comes out March 17, 2017.
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Features5 years ago
Birthday Best To Booker T
Booker T. Jones, born 12 November 2015, has been in our musical consciousness for decades, and remains in demand for both his current and classic exploits.
