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

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

Consequence of Sound — Another garage-y cover in celebration of the album's reissuing. more info

Prefix — Earlier this week, we were treated to Ty Segall's contribution to the upcoming Velvet Underground covers LP, The ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/blasted-canyons/venus-in-furs-velvet-underground-cover/70817/ more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As mentioned, John Dwyer's Castle Face label is releasing a tribute to Velvet Underground & Nico on November 6 with covers by Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees, Blasted Canyons, The Fresh & Onlys, White Fence, and more, and they're... more info

Guardian Music — All the outtakes in the world can't explain the strange alchemy that went into the Velvet Underground's debutToday, the Grand Valley Dale Ballroom sells itself as the leading special event and banquet facility in Columbus, Ohio. "Getting married at t... more info

Prefix — To celebrate the 45th anniversary of '60s psych rockers the Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground & Nico, Castle Face Records (in ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/media/ty-segall/femme-fatale-velvet-underground-cover/7073... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/23), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Goodies include: Mothers of Invention - Why Don'cha Do Me Right, Big Leg Emma (7"); Velvet Underground &... more info

78s — 39 Musik-Blogs aus der ganzen Welt stellen die aktuellen Favoriten aus ihrem Land vor – in einem Mixtape zusammengestellt und zum kostenlos Herunterladen. 78s macht diesen Monat die Monotales aus Zürich weltberühmt. SWITZERLAND: 78s Monotales –... more info

Guardian Music — (Moi J'Connais Records/Proper)Here's a real curiosity: a trio from Switzerland who are celebrated for treating Louisiana cajun and zydeco styles with punk ferocity, but have now moved to New York to work with blues-rock guitarist and producer Jon Spe... more info