Lou Reed

Caryn Bezic, who has played in US Girls, Ice Cream and more, just released her second album as Jane Inc, and her list of influences behind it include Swedish Pop, Lou Reed, Madonna, and more.

Record Store Day 2022 happens April 23 and they’ve just announced this year’s list of exclusive releases, as well as a second drop day, June 18, as a “safety net” date for records that may encounter supply chain issues

Plus: Nels Cline & Yuka Honda, Jo Firestone, and more from Night 4 of Yo La Tengo’s 2021 Hanukkah run.

Plus: Sharon Vetten Etten made the night’s mix CD, a salute to Lou Reed, and more from Night 1 of Yo La Tengo’s 2021 Hanukkah run at Bowery Ballroom.

Mick Rock, ”The Man Who Shot the Seventies,” took the photos that graced iconic album covers from David Bowie, The Stooges, Lou Reed, Queen, Ramones, Joan Jett, and much, much more.

Justice spoke to us about their new album was inspired by Tom Petty, Blur, Orange Juice, Greg Sage of Wipers, and more…

Danish musician Anders Rhedin tells us about the influences behind new album ’Dream Work,’ including Stereolab, Alan Moore, and more.

Todd Haynes’ new Velvet Underground documentary crackles with electricity but offers few revelations. It’s in NYC theaters now and hits AppleTV+ on October 15.

“Lou Reed: Caught Between the Twisted Stars“ opens March 2, which would’ve been Lou’s 80th birthday, at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Patti included covers of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Wonder, and dedicated songs to Charlie Watts, Lee ”Scratch” Perry, and Fred ”Sonic” Smith at this big homecoming show…