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SQÜRL – “Ocean” (The Velvet Underground Cover) (Stereogum Premiere)

3732 days ago
StereogumWhen it comes to musicians soundtracking films, it’s more common for the band to have established itself in the music scene before transitioning to film. In the case of SQÜRL, it’s the opposite. The trio, which consists of renowned director Jim ... more info

Win The Velvet Underground – 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Box Set

3743 days ago
StereogumThe 45th anniversary reissue of the Velvet Underground’s self-titled album is upon us, and the six-disc Super Deluxe Edition is stacked: Not only does it include the band’s lost fourth LP, presented as a unit for the first time, and two discs of ... more info

This Week's Interesting Music Releases - November 25, 2014

3752 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyWith the winter holidays approaching, box sets are the highlights of this week's new release list, including selections from Joni Mitchell, Soundgarden, and The Velvet Underground. What new releases are you picking up this week? What can you recommen... more info

Ultimate Painting :: Talking Central Park Blues

3763 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardStop me if you’ve heard this one before. Couple of dudes get together to bash out a few ramshackle indie rock songs and they end up sounding like the Velvet Underground. Sure, what James Hoare of Veronica Falls and Jack Cooper of Mazes are doing he... more info

Mary Anne Hobbs 2014-11-09 John Cale presents dissonance and drone!

3766 days ago
Core News“Discussing dissonance and drone music with living legend John Cale, OBE (The Velvet Underground), as well as musician Oliver Coates. This month marks the 50th (yes, fiftieth!) anniversary of the formation of the Velvet Underground, that seminal, t... more info

The Velvet Underground – “I’m Waiting For The Man” (Live At The Matrix) (Stereogum Premiere)

3773 days ago
StereogumAmong the goodies in the massive 45th anniversary reissue of the Velvet Underground’s self-titled LP are two discs of live material recorded at San Francisco club the Matrix in November 1969. Although the Matrix material has been available since th... more info

The Velvet Underground :: Candy Says – Boston, Dec 12, 1968

3778 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardIn a few weeks, a six-disc box set celebrating the Velvet Underground’s self-titled third LP will hit shelves. The main draw is the inclusion of The Matrix Tapes — long-awaited, holy grail live recordings from 1969 which we covered a little while... more info

Watch John Cale’s Tribute to Lou Reed One Year After His Death

3781 days ago
TimeThe former Velvet Underground member shares an emotional new version of his song "If You Were Still Around" more info

John Cale Releases “If You Were Still Around” Video On The One-Year Anniversary Of Lou Reed’s Death

3781 days ago
StereogumToday marks the one-year anniversary of Lou Reed’s death, and Reed’s former Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale has released a new video for an old song in Reed’s honor. Cale recorded a more upbeat version of his formerly somber “If You Wer... more info

Modern Vices :: S/T

3782 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardModern Vices describe their sound as “dirty doo-wop,” but don’t get too confused. These Chicago-based rockers — vocalist Alex Rebek, bassist Miles Kalchik, drummer Patrick Hennessey, and guitarists Peter Scoville and Thomas Peters – owe mor... more info

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