New York Times — Rick Kelly hunts for discarded wood from famous New York establishments to fashion into instruments for the likes of Bob Dylan and Lou Reed. more info

Rolling Stone — Between 1980 and 1994, Laura Levine photographed more than 500 bands and musicians for outlets ranging from Rolling Stone to influential punk magazine New York Rocker, where she worked as photo editor. Though she shot many live shows, LevineÂ�... more info

Rolling Stone — Since Bob Dylan's 1962 debut, his music has transcended genre and generations. The list of musicians who have covered his music reads like a history of rock music itself: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Lou ... more info

Uncut — Laurie Anderson gives Uncut a sneak peek at what's to come from her late husband's trove of unreleased music... Lou Reed Laurie Anderson gives Uncut a sneak peek at what's to come from her late husband's trove of unreleased music... The post Lo... more info

Popdose — There is a sudden buzz about Parquet Courts, especially with this new release, their 5th, Human Performance.  I usually stay blissfully unaware when it comes to New York bands (because of my disdain for The Strokes, etc. – those that never represe... more info

NME — Box set includes up to 16 records plus memorabilia more info

Rolling Stone — Sixteen of Lou Reed's solo recordings will comprise a new box set due out this fall. The RCA & Arista Album Collection spans the late Velvet Underground frontman's albums between 1972 and 1986. Reed spent the months prior to his death in 2013 remaste... more info

Guardian Music — Koko, London The former Mercury contenders’ looping hooks and bass drones are an intelligent twist in the story of dance music Related: GoGo Penguin: Man Made Object review – club-ready electronics and jazz Lou Reed said that one chord ... more info

Stereogum — Tonight, Vice are throwing an afterparty at NYC’s Pier 59 Studios to celebrate their Digital Content NewFront. During the event, Kurt Vile played Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” backed by a house band composed of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Nick Zinner and B... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Last month, it was revealed that Laurie Anderson would be co-curating a Lou Reed tribute for this year's annual Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival, and now the full schedule for Season 46 is here. It runs from July 20 to August 7 with free out... more info