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The Velvet Underground record their first demos

5289 days ago
Guardian MusicJuly 1965: Number 2 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie musicThe most influential group in indie history – crucial to punks, goths, postpunks and indiepoppers – first set music to tape in a loft apartment on Ludlow Street, ... more info

Lou Reed playing Hal Willner 'Freedom Riders' show in Prospect Park (where Andrew Bird plays for free tonight)

5293 days ago
Brooklyn VeganHal Willner & Lou Reed As previously mentioned, music producer Hal Willner will present a concert in Prospect Park celebrating the 50th anniversary Freedom Riders. PBS recently premiered a film on the same subject..."FREEDOM RIDERS is the powerful ha... more info

She & Him – “Oh Boy” (Buddy Holly Cover) (Stereogum Premiere)

5293 days ago
StereogumBuddy Holly died a young man, but left an indelible mark on 20th century songwriting. This summer’s covers compilation Rave On Buddy Holly is the latest tribute to the pop icon, tapping everyone from Paul McCartney and Lou Reed to My Morning Jacket... more info

Meltdown 2011: Meet some of the stars of the festival

5295 days ago
Guardian MusicSoul man Geno Washington promises to get the party started, while Suggs plans a classical 'Baggy Trousers'Anna Calvi, singer-songwriter (performing 16 June)What do the Kinks mean to you?I remember my dad putting on "Waterloo Sunset" and being struck ... more info

Lou Reed & Band - Wolverhampton Civic Hall: Friday 1st July 2011

5309 days ago
AltsoundsNew York's finest and one of the founding fathers of punk music. With The Velvet Underground, Reed and his cohorts broke of mould of underground music, re-fashioning it with his own style and panache. A highly influential and respected musician and c... more info

Lou Reed announces two July UK shows – ticket details

5311 days ago
NMEReed following Hop Farm show with London and Wolverhampton gigs more info

Festivals Guide listings | Big Festivals

5313 days ago
Guardian MusicInformation and lineups for the UK's biggest festivalsBestivalWhen: 8-11 SeptemberWhere: Robin Hill country park, Downend, Isle of WightWhat: The definitive closer of the festival season, with a "rock stars and divas" fancy dress theme this year. Ec... more info

Prince joins Eagles and Morrissey as Hop Farm festival headliner

5316 days ago
Guardian MusicSinger returns to UK for first time since record-breaking residency at O2 arena in 2007Prince is to headline the Hop Farm Music festival in July. It will be the singer's only UK show of 2011, and comes as a surprise after he had been tipped to play G... more info

Julian Casablancas Covers Buddy Holly

5318 days ago
StereogumWhen you stop and think about all the great songs Buddy Holly wrote, it’s crazy to remember he died in that plane crash when he was 22. (Hurry up, Tyler.) If he’d lived, he would’ve been 75 this year. As a tribute/memorial, Paul McCartney, My M... more info

Jon Stewart, Lou Reed, Jon Stewart, Mike Birbiglia & others performing @ Story Pirates benefit

5321 days ago
Brooklyn Vegan"The Story Pirates, a national arts and literacy organization, will take the stage alongside special celebrity guests, including Jon Stewart (The Daily Show), Lou Reed, Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live, Wicked), John Oliver (Community, The Daily Sho... more info

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