5 Acts — Maxskansascity.com is an online community dedicated to continuing the artistic trajectory of Max’s Kansas City. From the late 1960s through the early ‘80s, Max’s Kansas City was a gathering place in NYC for all things hip and, as ... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Stereogum has posted that in a recent interview, Damon Albarn has stated that there is a new The Gorillaz album on the way! It will be called Plastic Beach! The album will feature guest stars such as Lou Reed & Mos Def. To get more details, check out... more info

Stereogum — Two years ago Damon Albarn told NME that Gorillaz wouldn't make any more pop records. But you know better than to take Damon's word on the future of his endeavors. In a recent interview with the Guardian he says his cartoon band's next LP has a ... more info

Guardian Music — From the baroque era to Blackadder, this little wind instrument has been played by everyone from Henry VIII to HendrixWhat is it? The sound of primary school music rooms everywhere, forever. Everyone reading this must have played a recorder at some p... more info

Guardian Music — Former frontman of the Smiths proves that heaven knows he's happier nowFor all his talk of suicide and sadness, the famously miserable Morrissey sounded strangely contented on Desert Island Discs today. "If you reach 50 and are not at one with yourse... more info

Here Comes The Flood — John Cale is interviewed in the December issue of UK music magazine Uncut about the Velvet Underground. He was furious when Lou Reed changed the first line of Heroin: "I thought he blew it completely. It was such a good song once. The whole song w... more info

Rolling Stone — Last week, inspired by both Lady Gaga and Beyoncé collaborations “Video Phone (Remix)” and “Telephone,” we started collecting your top telephone-oriented songs. After tallying the votes, Tommy Tutone’s phone number anthem and perennial pra... more info

Guardian Music — Three members of the pioneering band are to share a stage for the first time in more than a decade, discussing their 'music and legacy' at the New York Public LibraryThree members of the Velvet Underground are to reunite next month – for a cha... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Image: Newscom According to Billboard, members of the seminal Andy Warhol-sponsored band the Velvet Underground are making a rare public appearance at the New York Public Library. Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker, and Doug Yule (who replaced John Cale in 196... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker and Doug Yule will make an extremely rare joint public appearance on Dec. 8 at the New York Public Library. The three will discuss the Velvet Underground's music and legacy with rock... more info