Stereogum — English singer-songwriter Flo Morrissey and Richmond-based musician Matthew E. White will release a collaborative album titled Gentlewoman, Ruby Man next week. The LP comprises covers of songs by Frank Ocean, the Bee Gees, Leonard Cohen, James Blake,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Their album includes their takes on songs by Roy Ayers, Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen, Velvet Underground, James Blake and more. Continue reading… more info

BBC News - UK — Nina Simone and Sly Stone and are among the artists who will receive Grammy Special Merit Awards. more info

Uncut — Nina Simone and Sly Stone will also be honoured Nina Simone and Sly Stone will also be honoured The post The Velvet Underground to receive special Grammy Award appeared first on Uncut. more info

Chorus.fm — Bad Suns have announced a spring tour. Dates can be found below. 2/28 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – IN E VENUE 3/2 OMAHA, NE – E SLOWDOWN 3/4 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DELUXE 3/5 MILWAUKEE, WI – E RAVE BAR 3/6 CLEVELAND, OH – GROG SHOP 3/8 TORONTO, ON – ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — With backing by Twin Limb (who also played an opening set on their own), Jim played all of 'Eternally Even' at T5, as well as a few cuts from 2013's Regions of Light and Sound of God, covered The Velvet Underground's "I'm Set... more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — His ClancynessFrom: Bolgna, ItalyIsolation Culture is the second album from Italian/Canadian quartet His Clancyness’. The album, the follow-up to debut Vicious released on the seminal FatCat Records, is a restlessly ambitious tour de force ... more info

Uncut — Cale answers your queries on Lou Reed, his favourite music and making Nico cry Photo by David Reich Cale answers your queries on The Velvet Underground, instrument abuse and making Nico cry The post John Cale: “Everybody knew the excitement o... more info

Metalsucks — Featuring Nirvana, The Velvet Underground, The Smiths, Fugazi and more. The post Idol Listening: Fight Amp’s Favorite Songs from Bands’ Final Albums appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

JamBase — Stream a playlist of songs penned by late great founding member of The Velvet Underground Lou Reed on the anniversary of his death. more info