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Hear the Velvet's I'll Be Your Mirror

4512 days ago

Guardian Music — Our third and final unreleased Velvets track is this alternate mix of the Nico-sung classic I'll Be Your MirrorThe Velvets may be known for documenting the seedy underbelly of the 60s, all junkies, violence and sex fiends. But Lou Reed had more than ... more info

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Sleeve notes: Gangnam Style, Annie Mac and Adele

4513 days ago

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Gangnam Style: how Seoul's most exclusive neighbourhood went global2. Annie Mac: 'Skream & Benga are like the Sex Pistols!'3. Adele gives birth to baby boyIn th... more info

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The Velvet Underground: Heroin (live)

4514 days ago

Guardian Music — It's 1966, a ballroom in Ohio, and the Velvet Underground are about to expound on the joys of opiatesOne of the strangest things about the Velvet Underground's reunion gig at Wembley Arena in June 1993 was the reaction of the crowd when the encores c... more info

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Burnt Ones: "Heroin" (Velvet Underground Cover) (Prefix Premiere)

4515 days ago

Prefix — On October 30, it will have been 45 years since The Velvet Underground released its influential LP, The Velvet Underground ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/burnt-ones/heroin-velvet-underground-cover-prefix-premiere/70996/ more info

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The Fresh & Onlys: All Tomorrow's Parties (Velvet Underground Cover)

4516 days ago

Prefix — The latest track to surface from the upcoming Velvet Underground tribute album, The Velvet Underground & Nico by Castle Face ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/the-fresh-onlys/all-tomorrows-parties-velvet-underground-cover/7... more info

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Hear new Velvet Underground tracks

4516 days ago

Guardian Music — Be among the first to hear three previously unreleased tracks by the Velvet Underground this week. The first is an alternate version of Sunday MorningReading this on mobile? Click here to listenThis week, we'll be offering you the first chance to hea... more info

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New Music: The Fresh & Onlys – “All Tomorrow’s Parties” (The Velvet Underground cover)

4516 days ago

Consequence of Sound — The Fresh & Onlys’ take on “All Tomorrow’s Parties” is the latest track to surface from the celebratory covers compilation The Velvet Underground & Nico by Castle Face And Friends. The Bay Area crew doesn’t stray too far from the origina... more info

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John Cale: Guess who's coming to Dinner?

4518 days ago

Guardian Music — The musician loves gadgets, experiments and things that are done well. Which is probably why he's chosen Dinner by Heston Blumenthal for lunchDuring my years as a temporary New Yorker, it was my honour to befriend – and meet regularly for lunch –... more info

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White Fence: "Run Run Run" (The Velvet Underground Cover)

4518 days ago

Prefix — The latest to pay tribute to the grandfathers of lo-fi underground rock, White Fence (Tim Presley) has sunk teeth into ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/white-fence/run-run-run-the-velvet-underground-cover/70873/ more info

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