Artist· Lou Reed’s seminal rock band

The Velvet Underground

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The Velvet Underground continues to be celebrated through anniversary reflections, new publications, and commentary from contemporary artists. Ben Gibbard and other figures highlight the band's enduring influence and artistic depth, particularly Lou Reed's narrative power and the group's seminal 1967 album. A newly released book uncovers previously unheard material, reinforcing the band's lasting legacy in rock history.

Artist· Lou Reed’s seminal rock band

The Velvet Underground

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Progressive Rock Journal Aug 21

[News] Flight Of Odin unveil official music video for “Seance Oh Hecate” from double album “I Traveled The Crooked Path”

Black Sabbath King Crimson Led Zeppelin Iron Maiden Tool The Velvet Underground

Side-Line Aug 19

Chris Connelly sets 21-track Lou Reed tribute ‘Doo Wop in the Dark’ for 16 October

Chris Connelly The Velvet Underground Nico Finitribe Revolting Cocks Pigface Murder Inc.

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 15

Un épisode inouï du mouvement punk, dans la France de Giscard d’Estaing

Nico The Velvet Underground

2 articles Aug 14

Hollywood Vampires The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood Aerosmith Johnny Depp Alice Cooper Joe Perry Tommy Henriksen The Who AC/DC The Velvet Underground Harry Nilsson

Blabbermouth, RTBF – Musique

PopMatters Aug 13

The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’ Signaled the Death of Rock Journalism

The Strokes The Beatles Michael Jackson Paul McCartney Edward Van Halen Van Halen Guns N’ Roses

2 articles Aug 10

The Modern Lovers Jonathan Richman Elvis Costello Everybody Else Parquet Courts twisted teens Bruce Springsteen

Magnet Magazine, Paste Magazine

4 articles Aug 6

Trashcan Sinatras John Douglas Eddi Reader Paddy McAloon The Velvet Underground Francis Reader Placebo Lloyd Cole

NME, Pitchfork, Stereogum +1

Louder Sound Aug 3

Superstar magician Penn Jillette has a wild secret rock 'n' roll past that no-one ever talks about, and the "bloody scars" to prove it

Lou Reed The Velvet Underground Bill Rieflin Pigface Trent Reznor Flea

3 articles Jul 24

Worldpeace DMT Joni Mitchell The Velvet Underground The Femcels bassvictim Charli xcx

Clash Music, Pitchfork, The Line of Best Fit

RTBF – Musique Jul 24

Le titre punk le plus vendu au monde ? Il est belge et personne ne sait qui le chante vraiment

Plastic Bertrand Hubble Bubble Captain Sensible The Presidents of the United States of America The Kids Elton Motello

American Songwriter Jul 22

3 Rock Songs From the 1960s That Predicted Alternative Rock With Scary Accuracy

Grunge The Velvet Underground Sonic Youth Billy Idol The Stooges Mudhoney

Blabbermouth Jul 22

KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk About Importance Of Great Songwriting On 'Track Star' Podcast

KISS Paul Stanley Gene Simmons The Beatles The Crystals The Who New York Dolls The Velvet Underground Sweet

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

Lou Reed choisit l'effondrement plutôt que la gloire, et signe son chef-d'œuvre maudit

Lou Reed The Velvet Underground David Bowie Mick Ronson Hubert Selby, Jr. Bob Ezrin Alice Cooper

JazzTimes Jul 22

A Salon Experience with Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores and Ensemble

Jamaaladeen Tacuma Marshall Allen The Velvet Underground Diego Rivera

Another Whisky for Mister Bukowski Jul 21

Purple Cassette sort « Waiting on Nothing », le retour du rock des années 2000

The Velvet Underground David Bowie The Verve Kasabian The Strokes Julian Casablancas

Obscure Sound Jul 21

Mortal Prophets – ‘Ain’t No Fool’

Mortal Prophets John Beckmann The Velvet Underground The Fall

4 articles Jul 20

Beck Sierra Ferrell The Chemical Brothers PJ Harvey Charlotte Gainsbourg The Velvet Underground Orville Peck The Black Keys

Americana UK, DIY Magazine, Indie Rock Mag (IRM) +1

Bandcamp Daily Jul 15

The Shape of Twee to Come

Rocketship Good Flying Birds The Field Mice The Olivia Tremor Control The Femcels Sugar World

Paste Magazine Jul 14

Laurie Duo thrives in slow deterioration on Day

Lifeguard Cindy Lee Syd Barrett La Monte Young The Velvet Underground Pavement

The Spill Magazine Jul 13

SPILL NEW MUSIC: MANCHESTER NOISE POP NEWCOMERS BRICKHOUSE DEBUT WITH “ANGEL EYES”

Brickhouse The Jesus and Mary Chain The Velvet Underground Sonic Youth

Progressive Rock Journal Aug 21

[News] Flight Of Odin unveil official music video for “Seance Oh Hecate” from double album “I Traveled The Crooked Path”

Black Sabbath King Crimson Led Zeppelin Iron Maiden Tool The Velvet Underground

Le Temps – Musiques Aug 15

Un épisode inouï du mouvement punk, dans la France de Giscard d’Estaing

Nico The Velvet Underground

PopMatters Aug 13

The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’ Signaled the Death of Rock Journalism

The Strokes The Beatles Michael Jackson Paul McCartney Edward Van Halen Van Halen Guns N’ Roses

4 articles Aug 6

Trashcan Sinatras John Douglas Eddi Reader Paddy McAloon The Velvet Underground Francis Reader Placebo Lloyd Cole

NME, Pitchfork, Stereogum +1

3 articles Jul 24

Worldpeace DMT Joni Mitchell The Velvet Underground The Femcels bassvictim Charli xcx

Clash Music, Pitchfork, The Line of Best Fit

American Songwriter Jul 22

3 Rock Songs From the 1960s That Predicted Alternative Rock With Scary Accuracy

Grunge The Velvet Underground Sonic Youth Billy Idol The Stooges Mudhoney

RTBF – Musique Jul 22

Lou Reed choisit l'effondrement plutôt que la gloire, et signe son chef-d'œuvre maudit

Lou Reed The Velvet Underground David Bowie Mick Ronson Hubert Selby, Jr. Bob Ezrin Alice Cooper

Another Whisky for Mister Bukowski Jul 21

Purple Cassette sort « Waiting on Nothing », le retour du rock des années 2000

The Velvet Underground David Bowie The Verve Kasabian The Strokes Julian Casablancas

4 articles Jul 20

Beck Sierra Ferrell The Chemical Brothers PJ Harvey Charlotte Gainsbourg The Velvet Underground Orville Peck The Black Keys

Americana UK, DIY Magazine, Indie Rock Mag (IRM) +1

Paste Magazine Jul 14

Laurie Duo thrives in slow deterioration on Day

Lifeguard Cindy Lee Syd Barrett La Monte Young The Velvet Underground Pavement

Side-Line Aug 19

Chris Connelly sets 21-track Lou Reed tribute ‘Doo Wop in the Dark’ for 16 October

Chris Connelly The Velvet Underground Nico Finitribe Revolting Cocks Pigface Murder Inc.

2 articles Aug 14

Hollywood Vampires The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood Aerosmith Johnny Depp Alice Cooper Joe Perry Tommy Henriksen The Who AC/DC The Velvet Underground Harry Nilsson

Blabbermouth, RTBF – Musique

2 articles Aug 10

The Modern Lovers Jonathan Richman Elvis Costello Everybody Else Parquet Courts twisted teens Bruce Springsteen

Magnet Magazine, Paste Magazine

Louder Sound Aug 3

Superstar magician Penn Jillette has a wild secret rock 'n' roll past that no-one ever talks about, and the "bloody scars" to prove it

Lou Reed The Velvet Underground Bill Rieflin Pigface Trent Reznor Flea

RTBF – Musique Jul 24

Le titre punk le plus vendu au monde ? Il est belge et personne ne sait qui le chante vraiment

Plastic Bertrand Hubble Bubble Captain Sensible The Presidents of the United States of America The Kids Elton Motello

Blabbermouth Jul 22

KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk About Importance Of Great Songwriting On 'Track Star' Podcast

KISS Paul Stanley Gene Simmons The Beatles The Crystals The Who New York Dolls The Velvet Underground Sweet

JazzTimes Jul 22

A Salon Experience with Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores and Ensemble

Jamaaladeen Tacuma Marshall Allen The Velvet Underground Diego Rivera

Obscure Sound Jul 21

Mortal Prophets – ‘Ain’t No Fool’

Mortal Prophets John Beckmann The Velvet Underground The Fall

Bandcamp Daily Jul 15

The Shape of Twee to Come

Rocketship Good Flying Birds The Field Mice The Olivia Tremor Control The Femcels Sugar World

The Spill Magazine Jul 13

SPILL NEW MUSIC: MANCHESTER NOISE POP NEWCOMERS BRICKHOUSE DEBUT WITH “ANGEL EYES”

Brickhouse The Jesus and Mary Chain The Velvet Underground Sonic Youth

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