Aquarium Drunkard — For a minute there in the early 1970s, they tried calling Lou Reed the “Phantom of Rock.” It might have been a better fit for Peter Laughner. Since the Cleveland singer/songwriter/guitarist’s death in 1977, the Rocket From the Tomb... more info

Kings of A&R — Up & coming Toronto based Deanna Petcoff releases a really cool track Stage Lights. The singer-songwriter cites Bowie, Joan Jett, Lou Reed, and Patti Smith as influences. Her debut single Terribly True garnered coverage from The 405, Atwood Mag, and ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “This is a song about copping drugs in New York…” Taste the whip. Captured in January 1972, a year and half following Lou Reed’s hard exit from the Velvet Underground, we find ourselves at Le [...] The post Lou Reed, John Cale & Nico ... more info

Allmusic Blog — ​The veteran sideman and solo artist shares stories and an exclusive first listen to his new album, which features the final unreleased songs from a long-distance writing session conducted with Lou Reed in the late 1970s. more info

Totally Fuzzy — "Perfect Day" music video by Forever StillAdded: 29-03-2019Genre : Rock & AlternativeDescription : FOREVER STILL - Perfect Day (OFFICAL VIDEO)FOREVER STILL's new album, Breathe In Colours, out March 29, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.Edited by Maja ShiningCo... more info

USA Today Music — The library acquired the archive after performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson, who was married to Reed, decided to share it.             more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The New York Public Library's Lou Reed Archive opens today and to celebrate they're issuing a limited edition Lou Reed library card. Continue reading… more info

New York Times — To celebrate the opening, the library has issued limited-edition library cards featuring an image of the rocker. more info

JamBase — Nils Lofgren will issue his new solo album 'Blue For Lou' on April 26. The 13-track effort includes five previously unreleased songs he wrote with Lou Reed in the late-1970s. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC-area shows include Travis Scott, Patton Oswalt, Sloppy Jane, Landlady, Zevious, a tribute to Lou Reed, and more. Continue reading… more info