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The Velvet Underground

‘The Velvet Underground’ Is an Unforgettable Look at an Unforgettable Band

Todd Haynes has created a loving, illuminating portrait of The Velvet Underground, critic Stephen Garrett writes from Cannes.
By Stephen Garrett
The Black Angels

How The Black Angels Channeled Modern Chaos Into Their Apocalypse Pop ‘Death Song’

The Black Angels' "Death Song" is the most thematically resonant, timely work the band has ever made. It also just might be their best.
By Justin Joffe
Lou Reed and Nico.

The Velvet Underground & Nico Showed Us the Beauty of Danger

Whether you’ve heard it 1,000 times or just bought the T-shirt last week, "The Velvet Underground & Nico" remains radical to this day.
By John Kruth
Dean Calagno is one of the youngest radio disc jockeys in America and attracts a large teenage audience. Although he has only one show a week, Dean does a great deal of research during the week to be sure which records are exactly right for his playlist. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images)

Your Facebook Teenage ‘10 Albums’ Lists Matter More Than You Think

By Tim Sommer
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Joe Corre, the son of Vivienne Westwood and Sex Pistols creator Malcolm McLaren burns his entire £5 million punk collection on November 26, 2016 in London, England. Joe Corre burnt the rare punk memorabilia in protest saying punk has no solutions for today's youth and is 'conning the young'. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)

Sex Pistols Archivist Johan Kugelberg on ‘Punk Rock Jabroni’ Joe Corré

By Justin Joffe
Lou Reed and Nico.

New York Is Still Lou Reed’s Town (You Just Live in It)

By John Kruth
The Feelies.

The World Is Still Catching Up to the Genius Indie Rock The Feelies Ignited

By Brad Cohan
Let's Eat Grandma.

Let’s Eat Grandma Deliver the Best Debut Album Since REM’s ‘Murmur’

By Tim Sommer
Eddie and the Hot Rods.

For Your (Re)Consideration: What Was the First Punk Rock Record?

By Tim Sommer
Tony Conrad

RIP Tony Conrad: Master of the Godchord

By Tim Sommer

The Mesmerizing Goth Pop of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s ‘Psychocandy’

By Justin Joffe

The Velvet Underground’s ‘Loaded’ Is Mediocre—But It’s Still Important

By Tim Sommer

The New Kings of Art Rock Are 2 Teenagers From Scotland

By Tim Sommer

Liquid Liquid: The Most Important NY Band You’ve Never Heard Of

By Tim Sommer

8 Krautrock Artists You Need to Hear Right Now

By Tim Sommer
La Monte Young

Experimental Music Pioneer La Monte Young Speaks at Red Bull Music Academy Festival

By Tim Sommer

Record Store Day 2015: Everything You Need to Know

By Linda Laban
The Velvet Underground & Nico cover (1967).

The Velvet Underground Sues Warhol Foundation Over Use of Warhol’s Famous Banana Image

By Michael H. Miller

Looking Back at Lou Reed’s Blue Period

By David Bowman
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