LargeHeartedBoy — The BBC and Vol. 1 Brooklyn previewed October's new books. The Guardian reviewed two new biographies of Lou Reed: Notes from the Velvet Underground by Howard Sounes and Dirty Blvd. by Aidan Levy. Porochista Khakpour talked books with Literary Hub.... more info

Reuters — VENICE (Reuters) - Laurie Anderson has never been conventional, so it is no surprise her film "Heart of a Dog" touches on the loss of both her rat terrier Lolabelle and her husband Lou Reed. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — With the official release of (most of) the Matrix Tapes last year, there is very little unheard Velvet Underground live material left in the vaults. But there is a still-unreleased tape that should be heard, capturing the band during its last stand w... more info

The Telegraph — From James Last to Lou Reed, easy listening musicians are under-rated, says Michael Simkins. They provide the perfect soundtrack to a summer barbecue more info

Stereogum — Nap Eyes hail from Halifax, where they craft unkempt rock songs that are steeped in tradition yet impossible to pin down. Nigel Chapman sings with an observational deadpan that echoes back to the likes of Lou Reed, Jonathan Richman, and David Berman.... more info

Stereogum — Over the weekend, the late Lou Reed was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame alongside Green Day, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bill Withers, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Patti Smith introduced Reed, and his widow, ... more info

Stereogum — Last night, seven artists were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hal Of Fame: Lou Reed, Green Day, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bill Withers, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band all received honors, and each got a speech and perform... more info

Stereogum — A few more names have been added to this year’s list of performers who will honor the new Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees. In addition to those already announced, we now know that Karen O will perform alongside Beck to pay tribute to the newly... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Patti Smith & Lou Reed The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony happens April 18 in Cleveland this year, and performers have now been announced. Beck, Dave Grohl, Tom Morello, John Legend and more are set to perform,... more info

Stereogum — Next month, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will hold its big induction ceremony in Cleveland. The year’s induction class includes Lou Reed, Green Day, and Bill Withers, and the Hall Of Fame has just unveiled its list of who’s inducting whom. Paul... more info