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Lou Reed’s Archives Going To New York Public Library

2855 days ago

Stereogum — Today, Lou Reed would have turned 75. The Velvet Underground & Nico, Reed's first great contribution to the world, celebrates its 50th anniversary next week. And today, the New York Public Library announces that it will display all of Lou Reed's arch... more info

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Velvet Underground vs. Beatles: Which groundbreaking album holds up 50 years later?

2863 days ago

Chicago Tribune — What a difference a half-century can make, especially when considering the impact of two landmark albums released only a few months apart 50 years ago. That they are even being considered in the same sentence today would've seemed preposterous in 196... more info

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Guest Playlist: Shiv Mehra of Creepers’ Favorite Songs to Get High To

2898 days ago

Metalsucks — Featuring Velvet Underground, Aphex Twin, Goblin, Wilco and more. The post Guest Playlist: Shiv Mehra of Creepers’ Favorite Songs to Get High To appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

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Matthew E. White and Flo Morrissey release new covers album: Stream/download

2903 days ago

Consequence of Sound — Featuring new takes on Leonard Cohen, Frank Ocean, and the Velvet Underground. more info

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Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White – “Thinkin Bout You” (Frank Ocean Cover)

2904 days ago

Stereogum — Matthew E. White and Flo Morrissey are releasing their collaborative covers album, Gentlewoman, Ruby Man, tomorrow. It features covers of songs from the Velvet Underground, Barry Gibb, Little Wings, and Frank Ocean, among others. They've just shared ... more info

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Matthew E. White and Flo Morrissey team up to cover Velvet Underground’s “Sunday Morning” — listen

2910 days ago

Consequence of Sound — A sunny, feel-good take off their new collaborative album. more info

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Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White – “Sunday Morning” (Velvet Underground Cover)

2910 days ago

Stereogum — English singer-songwriter Flo Morrissey and Richmond-based musician Matthew E. White will release a collaborative album titled Gentlewoman, Ruby Man next week. The LP comprises covers of songs by Frank Ocean, the Bee Gees, Leonard Cohen, James Blake,... more info

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Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White releasing collaborative covers LP (listen), playing shows

2911 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Their album includes their takes on songs by Roy Ayers, Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen, Velvet Underground, James Blake and more. Continue reading… more info

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Nina Simone and The Velvet Underground set for Grammy honours

2927 days ago

BBC News - UK — Nina Simone and Sly Stone and are among the artists who will receive Grammy Special Merit Awards. more info

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