Aquarium Drunkard — Transformer, released in late 1972, gave Lou Reed a dose of the success that had eluded him in the Velvet Underground days. He almost immediately brought that momentum to a halt with Berlin, which hit record stores 50 years ago this week. To dig de... more info

Consequence of Sound — The reissue also includes studio outtakes and alternate tracks never-before-available digitally. The Stooges’ self-titled debut receives digital reissue with unreleased John Cale mix: Stream Alex Young more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Twenty years ago next month, at the crest of the twentieth century, the BBC aired an episode of its long-running “Songwriters Circle” with featured guests John Cale, Nick Cave and Chrissie Hynde. Recorded in London [...] The post John Cale, Nick ... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — LEVITATION descends once again upon downtown Austin, TX this November, with another amazing and deep lineup featuring the likes of Angel Olsen, Kurt Vile, Deafheaven, the Flaming Lips, TR/ST, John Cale, Emma Ruth Rundle, Dinosaur Jr... Continue readi... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — For this installment of the Lagniappe Sessions, legendary Paisley Underground band the Dream Syndicate tear into songs by Pere Ubu, John Cale, and the Stylistics. The post The Lagniappe Sessions: The Dream Syndicate appeared first on Aquarium Drunka... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “This is a song about copping drugs in New York…” Taste the whip. Captured in January 1972, a year and half following Lou Reed’s hard exit from the Velvet Underground, we find ourselves at Le [...] The post Lou Reed, John Cale & Nico ... more info

Stereogum — Levitation, the music festival formerly known as Austin Psych Fest, will return to venues across Austin this November. Today the fest has shared its first batch of performers, topped by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. Also on deck are the Black ... more info

Consequence of Sound — Annual Austin festival also promises Kurt Vile, Devendra Banhart, High on Fire, Chelsea Wolfe, and more. more info

Consequence of Sound — Featuring an assist from The Velvet Underground's John Cale. more info

Stereogum — Marissa Nadler is renown for her distinctly gothic aesthetic, vulnerable lyrics and delicate croon. With the pair of confessional new tracks she’s shared -- "Poison," which features the Velvet underground legend John Cale, and "If We Make It Throug... more info