Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Kiss released Music From “The Elder”. Featuring three songs co-written by Mr. Lou Reed. Read our classic Q&A with Ace Frehley by Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Mountain Goats, Bob Mould): The post Kiss Released “Music From ‘The ... more info

Allmusic Blog — How did Lou Reed turn "Walk on the Wild Side" into a pop hit? Explore the song's underground roots, unforgettable bassline, and the real people behind its lyrics. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Mick Ronson (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Mott The Hoople). R.I.P. Moonage daydreamer. Read the Jigsaw Seen in MAGNET on Mick: The post Happy 80th Birthday Mick Ronson (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Lou Reed released Mistrial. He brought his case to the people of New York City. Read our Reed Over/Under: The post Lou Reed Released “Mistrial” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — It's been about six months since Jeff Tweedy released his triple album Twilight Override , and despite various Wilco commitments, he's not about to stop promoting such a mammoth work. Monday night, Tweedy and his solo band — comprising his sons an... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Lou Reed (Velvet Underground). It can’t hold you down anymore. Read Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Baseball Project) in MAGNET on Lou: The post Happy Birthday Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Lou Reed released Set The Twilight Reeling. NYC man. Read our Reed Over/Under, which names one of this LP’s track’s as his second-most-underrated songs: The post Lou Reed Released “Set The Twilight Reeling” 30 Years Ago To... more info

Antimusic Rock — Rick Wakeman has recorded with some of the greatest legends in rock history - David Bowie, Lou Reed, Cat Stevens, Al Stewart more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, Lou Reed released Coney Island Baby. The city is a funny place. Read our Reed Over/Under, which calls out this LP’s title track as one of his most overrated songs: The post Lou Reed Released “Coney Island Baby” 50 Years Ago ... more info

Stereogum — St. Vincent has a wide array of covers up her sleeve: Rihanna, Tool, Lou Reed, Metallica. The past couple nights, she performed Billy Strayhorn’s 1948 jazz standard “Lush Life.” more info