Core News — “Mary Anne speaks to Joan Wasser aka Joan As Police Woman, about her relationship with the violin, memorable collaborations, her favourite party trick, and her love of soul music. Expect tunes from some of her favourite artists including Radiohead,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — It was organized by Hal Wilner, who also helped organize the Lou Reed tribute at Lincoln Center earlier this year. Continue reading… more info

New York Times — Special sets include David Bowie, the Grateful Dead, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac, hip-hop, bebop, Miles Davis — even archival gospel. more info

Popdose — If you have a music lover in your life and he or she already has (or has no interest in) Bruce Springsteen’s lengthy memoir Born to Run, there were quite a few other good music bios released this year. No disrespect to the Boss, but music lovers do... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hopefully now Sharon and Lou are singing this together in heaven. Continue reading… more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The 6-LP Lou Reed box set The RCA & Arista Vinyl Collection, Vol.1 collects the Transformer (1972), Berlin (1973), Rock n Roll Animal (1974), Coney Island Baby (1975), Street Hassle (1978) and The Blue Mask (1982) albums. Also out... more info

Impose Magazine — Providence musician Mike DeCosta is a bit of an artistic enigma. His style is a mix of Lou Reed’s swagger and Conor Oberst’s heartfelt emotion wrapped up in a psychedelic haze. He also isn’t afraid to musically explore and push boundaries with ... more info

Time — He's photographed everyone from the Rolling Stones and Lou Reed to the Sex Pistols 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

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