Lou Reed

Lenny Kaye, Steve Wynn & more playing Lou Reed birthday tribute in NYC

Lou Reed, who died in 2013, would’ve been 79 on next Monday and the Bowery Electric is throwing a birthday bash on Sunday, March 1 in his honor. They’ve gotten a bunch of very cool guests vocalists to sing at the party…

Karen O & Danger Mouse cover Lou Reed's "Perfect Day"

Karen O & Danger Mouse released their collaborative Lux Prima album last year, and have now released a cover of Lou Reed classic “Perfect Day”…

John Cameron Mitchell & Eyelids team for Lou Reed tribute EP (listen to "Waves Of Fear")

Profits from the EP will go towards the care of John’s mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Record Store Day announces RSD Black Friday 2019 exclusive titles

Record Store Day Black Friday is November 29 and artists releasing exclusive titles include Arcade Fire, Jonathan Fire*Eater, Lou Reed, LIzzo, Nick Lowe & Wilco, The Wrens, Devo, Cardi B, Lizzo, The New Pornographers, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and more.

Supreme unveil The Velvet Underground streetwear collection

The Velvet Underground are part of a new collection from streetwear company Supreme that will be out this week…

Lou Reed Tai Chi Day is Aug 3; Laurie Anderson & John Zorn celebrating in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn celebration includes a Prospect Park Bandshell performance of Lou Reed’s ”Drones” and a screening of ’Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.’

watch Patti Smith, Craig Finn, David Johansen, Feelies' Glen Mercer & more play Lou Reed tribute in NYC

As part of City Winery’s 10th anniversary celebration, a bunch of great musicians got together to perform the music of Lou Reed…

What's going on Wednesday?

Wednesday show options include Elvis Costello & Blondie, a Lou Reed tribute with Patti Smith & more, Chicago punk vets The Mentally Ill, Wavves, Wormwitch, Caleb Giles, Iggy Azalea and more.

rare color live footage of The Velvet Underground unearthed (watch)

Not a lot of live footage exists of The Velvet Underground and definitely not much in color but here’s just that…
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