Stereogum — Earlier this year, John Cale released his latest album, POPtical Illusion . Today, the legendary musician and Velvet Underground veteran is announcing a deluxe edition of his 1973 album Paris 1919 with previously unreleased tracks, as well as a r... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Moe Tucker (Velvet Underground). We’re sticking with you. Read Richard Hawley in MAGNET on Tucker and the Velvet Underground: The post Happy 80th Birthday Moe Tucker (Velvet Underground) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, Angel Olsen and Maxim Ludwig joined forces for a cover of the Velvet Underground’s “I Can’t Stand It.” Today, the pair is back with the grand “Mercury Avenue.” more info

Stereogum — Last year, legendary figure John Cale, one of two surviving members of the Velvet Underground, released the excellent solo album MERCY . Next month, he’ll follow that LP with a new one POPtical Illusion. The man is 82 years old, and he’s keep... more info

Consequence Of Sound — There are less than 10 known copies of this original promo still in existence. Rare Pressing of Velvet Underground & Nico Single Sells for $30,000 Mary Siroky more info

Stereogum — Next month, Light In The Attic are releasing a Lou Reed tribute album called The Power Of The Heart. We’ve heard contributions from Keith Richards and Rufus Wainwright so far, and today we’re getting a cover of the Velvet Underground’s “I ... more info

Stereogum — At the very beginning of 2023, John Cale released a new album, MERCY, where the Velvet Underground legend collaborated with the likes of Animal Collective, Weyes Blood, Sylvan Esso, Laurel Halo, and more. It was our Album Of The Week when it came ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Reid also talks about being heavily influenced by Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground. The Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid on Having to Re-record Glasgow Eyes from Scratch: Podcast Consequence Staff more info

Stereogum — It’s hard to hear it now like I heard it then. In the months and years following its release — 20 years ago this Saturday — Iron & Wine’s Our Endless Numbered Days became so successful and so influential that it’s now almost more of an a... more info

JamBase — Keith Richards shared a cover of a Velvet Underground classic in honor of the late Lou Reed's birthday on Saturday. more info