LargeHeartedBoy — Amazon has launched a weekly digital literary journal, Day One. Stream the new covers album Portland Smiles: A Tribute to the Beach Boys. The Rumpus interviews author Aimee Bender. Luc Sante remembers Lou Reed. The Millions shares a beginner's guide.... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — A blueprint for the nascent VU. In the early 1960s, just prior to the formation of the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed worked as a staff writer for the rip-off, cash-in label Pickwick Records. Concerning his time spent with the label, Lou himself was q... more info

The Independent — Condolences have poured in for the family and friends of Lou Bega after he was mistaken for rock legend Lou Reed.     more info

USA Today Music — The late rock pioneer died Sunday at age 71. more info

USA Today Music — The one-hour film examines the rock pioneer's impact on American music more info

Prefix — Lou Reed's website has shared the final photo taken of the late, great musician. The photograph was accompanied by statement ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/lou-reeds-final-photograph/75548/ more info

Topix — Lou Reed was the direct inspiration for a disproportionately large number of my favorite bands. more info

411 Mania — They cover "Walk on the Wild Side"... more info

Consequence of Sound — From a photo shoot taken a few weeks before his death. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Mambo No. singer Lou Bega has assured fans he is alive and well after receiving "tons of condolences" following the news of Lou Reed's death on Sunday. more info