XLR8R — Gagarin (the moniker of Graham “Dids“ Dowdall, an established underground percussionist whose work has paired him with the likes of Nico, John Cale, and Pere Ubu) recently released a single of reworks for his track "Third Rail" on his own Geo imp... more info

Guardian Music — Abbey Road Studios has started its own talent competition – and it beats the heck out of the X Factor, reckons Chris SalmonEarly in 2011, Abbey Road Studios launched a contest for unsigned composers as part its 80th anniversary celebrations. Entran... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Ella Nash UK indie pop band Niteflights are a brave lot, taking on Paris 1919. The John Cale song gets an electronic/shoegaze treatment, before channeling the orchestral arrangements of the original. (Paris 1919 - Niteflights) » nite... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Another live date in Scandinavia. John Cale performs in Stockholm. 11/10 Strand, Stockholm, Sweden » John Cale tour dates (Thanks: Peter Ingvarson) more info

Altsounds — KING MOB is a brand new English beat combo comprising guitar legend Chris Spedding (Roxy Music, Elton John, John Cale, Paul McCartney), Glen Matlock - bass (Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Faces), Martin Chambers – drums (Pretenders), Stephen W Parso... more info

Here Comes The Flood — An interview with John Cale on the French program Wat TV. He discusses the special Black Friday edition of the Extra Playful EP, the forthcoming full-length, composing soundtracks for French movies, and the French translation of What's Welsh for Ze... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band – The Golden Breed Soundtrack (Vinyl) Beastie Boys – Hot Sauce Committee P... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: lecargo.com John Cale performed at La Maroquinerie, Paris France - October 17, 2011. Setlist: Dancing Undercover Captain Hook Heartbreak Hotel Hey Ray Look Horizon Amsterdam Hush > Outta the Bag Walking the Dog Model Beirut Recit... more info

Altsounds — To herald the release of John Cale's Extra Playful EP, Domino imprint Double Six are happy to share a new video for the EP track “Catastrofuk,” directed by his daughter, Eden Cale. Click here to view... more info

Stereogum — Velvet Underground figurehead John Cale’s new video for “Catastrofuk” is a pretty freaky scene (basically, The Alice In Wonderland tea party scene + the moon!) which coincides with the controlled chaos of the track. The director is Eden Cale, h... more info