Stereogum — I was talking to Lou Reed the other day and he said that the first Velvet Underground record sold 30,000 copies in the first five years. The sales have picked up in the past few years, but I mean, that record was such an important record for so many ... more info

Consequence of Sound — A look back at the tumultuous early days of a rock band who inspired thousands of others. more info

Stereogum — For the past two nights, former Soft Boys frontman Robyn Hitchcock has been performing his 1981 debut solo album Black Snake Dîamond Röle in its entirety backed by New Jersey indie greats Yo La Tengo. Following that, he's been playing an entire sec... more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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