The first song David Bowie heard in America changed his entire outlook and turned him into an icon A classic track. Jack Whatley Mar 25, 2026
Five musicians who hated the Grateful Dead with a passion: “Boring shit” Harsh words. Dale Maplethorpe Jan 3, 2026
The area of Lou Reed’s music he considered his “finest hours” An underrated aspect of his work. Ben Forrest Jul 5, 2025
“A perfect song”: How Lou Reed’s ‘Pale Blue Eyes’ subverets the love song trope Songwriting at its finest. Will Howard Apr 30, 2025
Andy Warhol’s favourite song by the Velvet Underground: “Epic quality” A cracker Jack Whatley Apr 27, 2025
Tom Wilson: the unsung hero of the 1960s A legend with a spectacular ear for new sounds. Will Howard Apr 7, 2025
Lou Reed’s paranoid spiral: when The Velvet Underground triumphed without their stars An unlikely performance. Callum MacHattie Apr 3, 2025
“These things do take time”: Lou Reed on his most underrated solo albums “I don’t know how things work.” Ben Forrest Apr 2, 2025
The Velvet Underground of the 1980s, according to David Bowie At the forefront of innovation. Callum MacHattie Mar 5, 2025
Lou Reed on the true leader of Velvet Underground: “He was in charge of us” The true visionary from the group. Tim Coffman Mar 2, 2025