Stereogum — The Velvet Underground's seminal debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico turned 50 years old in March. To celebrate that anniversary, John Cale enlisted the Kills, Clinic, Wild Beasts, Nadine Shah, and Fat White Family to help him perform the LP in... more info

The Quietus — Nadine Shah explores identity politics amid a surge in right-wing nationalism more info

The Quietus — Fat White Family, Wild Beasts, Nadine Shah and more will join John Cale as he performs The Velvet Underground & Nico in full. more info

Gigwise — Festival Number 6 is enduring a very wet second day in the Welsh mountains but to brighten the mood, Blossoms have just announced that they'll be playing a set with the Joe Duddell Orchestra. Last year saw Blossoms play Tim Peaks Diner at this fest... more info