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Andy Warhol was much more than an icon of modern cool

4659 days ago
Guardian Music25 years after his death, a new online film reduces Warhol to trashy cypher – but his art was subtle and profoundAndy Warhol died a quarter of a century ago today, on 22 February, 1987. He is in no danger of being forgotten. But what, exactly, is h... more info

The Kills Cover The Velvet Underground’s “Pale Blue Eyes”

4666 days ago
StereogumAs one of the B-sides to their great “The Last Goodbye” single, the Kills have taken on a big one: The beyond-classic Velvet Underground stunner “Pale Blue Eyes.” The wastrel-rock duo give the track a nicely bluesy read, and you can hear the ... more info

John Cale: Conflict & Catalysis: Productions & Arrangements 1966-2006

4697 days ago
Here Comes The Flood Big Beat is releasing John Cale: Conflict & Catalysis: Productions & Arrangements 1966-2006 on February 27. as a producer, you've got to be a catalyst, an ally, a co-conspirator. sometimes you need to introduce conflict.' - john cale in his autobi... more info

The Velvets sue the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts: hands off of the banana

4700 days ago
Here Comes The Flood The Velvet Underground have sued the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to stop using the iconic banana for commercial purposes such iPad covers and such. From Pitchfork: The Velvet Underground today sued the Andy Warhol Foundation for th... more info

The Velvet Underground Files Lawsuit Over Iconic Banana Design

4701 days ago
411 ManiaTo keep it off iPad and iPhone covers... more info

Velvet Underground - Velvet Underground Stars Sue Warhol Foundation Over Banana Logo

4701 days ago
ContactMusicVelvet Underground founders Lou Reed and John Cale have filed a lawsuit against officials at the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts over the iconic banana image the pop artist created for their debut album The rockers claim foundation bosses ... more info

Velvet Underground moves to protect iconic Banana Album design

4701 days ago
Guardian MusicNew York band launch lawsuit after reading Andy Warhol Foundation had agreed to license design for Apple productsNew York rock group, the Velvet Underground, took legal actionon Wednesday to stop its famous Andy Warhol-designed banana being used on c... more info

Velvet Underground sues to protect its iconic banana

4701 days ago
Reuters(Reuters) - Rock group The Velvet Underground filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop its iconic Andy Warhol-designed banana being used on covers for iPads, iPhones or other items. more info

Sleeve notes: Guardian critics' tips for 2012

4706 days ago
Guardian MusicOur writers share their predictions for the coming year. Plus, meet the musicians causing trouble with their cover versions ...The new year is here and, according to Guardian and Observer critics, 2012 will be a fine time for the Staves, Ren Harvieu ... more info

The Doors by Greil Marcus – review

4707 days ago
Guardian MusicCan a new biography of the Doors relight the fire?The author of Mystery Train and Invisible Republic is in the habit of offering such compelling and unexpected insights into the popular music of the second half of the last century that I approached G... more info

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