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Lou Reed album will share never-before-heard material and early versions of some of the star’s most iconic songs.‘Words & Music, May 1965’ is set to be released on August 26 via Light In The Attic in partnership with Reed’s partner Laurie Anderson, in tandem with celebrations for what would be the musician’s 80th birthday.The songs on the album were written by Reed and recorded to tape by his future Velvet Underground bandmate John Cale. Reed posted the tape to himself as a “poor man’s copyright” and it remained sealed in its original envelope for nearly 50 years.The record will include the earliest known recordings of iconic tracks including ‘Heroin’, ‘Pale Blue Eyes’ and ‘I’m Waiting For The Man’.

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Just over two years after Season 3 came to a close, HBO has revealed the new trailer for Season 4 of Westworld, teasing more sentient robotic intrigue and violence.The show is set at a futuristic theme park where humanoid robots only exist for the human guests to do anything they please to them.The fourth season - debuting on HBO June 26 - teases the return of many robot and human characters alike, set to Lou Reed's classic song Perfect Day. Trailer:Just over two years after Season 3 came to a close, HBO has revealed the new trailer for Season 4 of Westworld, teasing more sentient robotic intrigue and violence Return:The fourth season - debuting on HBO June 26 - teases the return of many robot and human characters alike, set to Lou Reed's classic song Perfect DayThe trailer begins with Maeve (Thandiwe Newton) walking down a desolate highway alone, while Caleb (Aaron Paul) is seen casually sitting atop a skyrise building.Both Maeve and Caleb teamed up to take down Serac (Vincent Cassell) and destroy hisRehoboam program, with Caleb seemingly going back to his construction gig.

J. Kim Murphy HBO has released the first teaser for the upcoming fourth season of “Westworld,” revealing footage of the next installment to the science-fiction series.While the teaser had been under lock and key, HBO released the footage on Monday evening after a leak of the promotion surfaced online.Cryptically titled “It doesn’t look like anything to me,” the teaser unfolds to the rhythm of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” hinting at a not-so-perfect ordeal for its cast of androids.

The irrepressible Boy George opened up about his love of songs, his music, taking acting classes and Culture Club's upcoming tour on this morning's Sunday Brunch, on Channel 4. As well as British pop royalty, hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer's guests included broadcaster, debut novelist and Lancashire lass Sarah Cox - and Hullraisers actress Leah Brotherhead.

Almost Famous, the stage musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s rock & roll film of 2000, has announced a Broadway arrival for 2022. With the current spring season just about over, that means fall.

If you played six degrees of separation with all the important art-rock bands of the 1960s, ‘70s, and beyond—David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nico, John Cale, and The Velvet Underground, David Byrne and Talking Heads, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Roxy Music, Devo and more—all roads lead to Brian Eno, easily one of the most important music producers and experimental musicians of all time that basically singlehandedly started the ambient music movement.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Locarno Film Festival will celebrate U.S. musician, performance artist and filmmaker Laurie Anderson with its lifetime achievement award dedicated to creative pioneers.The prominent Swiss fest dedicated to international indie cinema will be feting Anderson with its Vision Award Ticinomoda, and screening her two feature-length films, “Heart of a Dog” (2015) which is dedicated to Lou Reed, and the restored 4K version of “Home of the Brave” (1986).Anderson will be given the award on Aug.

Vivienne Westwood and the Sex Pistols, has died, aged 66.The punk muse – real name Pamela Rooke – died following a rare cancer diagnosis, her family have confirmed.Releasing a statement about the death, Rooke’s family said: ‘Jordan (Pamela Rooke) has left her mark on this planet, whether it be as “The Queen of Punk”, or for her veterinary work and countless prize winning cats.‘She lived life to the full and was true to herself and others throughout the whole of her life.‘She was totally trusted and respected by all those who knew her. Jordanwas a blessed rare individual indeed.

Johnny Rotten, Soo Catwoman and Siouxsie Sioux.She also attended several early Sex Pistols concerts and can be seen in Julien Temple’s The Great Rock & Roll Swindle, appearing on stage with the Sex Pistols during their first live television performance of ‘Anarchy In The UK’ in August 1976.Jordan will be played by Maisie Williams in Pistol, Danny Boyle’s forthcoming TV series about the Sex Pistols.Later in the ‘70s, Jordan managed Adam & The Ants and provided vocals on the track ‘Lou’, written about Lou Reed. She often joined the group onstage to perform the track, before she left the group in 1978.

Lou Reed and John Cale’s ‘Songs For Drella’ album has been found – and it’s coming to streaming.Lachman believed that the original negatives were long lost until he unearthed them while researching Todd Haynes’ 2021 documentary film The Velvet Underground.Now, Songs For Drella will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI in the UK and Ireland from April 17. The concert film shows former The Velvet Underground bandmates Reed and Cale perform songs from their song cycle tribute album to their former manager, Andy Warhol, who died three years prior to the joint album’s release in 1990.Lachman – known for his chief photography roles on several of Haynes’ films including Far From Heaven and Carol as well his own directorial work (Ken Park, In The Hearts Of Africa) – is noted in press material as producing an “intimate” and “minimalist” film portrait.“Lachman’s camerawork reflects the elemental, stripped-down qualities of the album, with close-ups beautifully conveying the deep, fractious history between Reed and Cale,” reads part of the concert film’s description.‘”Drella’” was a nickname used for legendary pop artist Warhol by Reed and Cale (the name is a synthesis of Dracula and Cinderella).

Comedian and author David Walliams, 50, on revisiting Rock profile and reuniting with Matt Lucas after their long-running feud, shopping with Elton John, and realising he was ludicrous.A lot of people have probably never heard of Rock Profile. It’s not a complicated idea, it’s just us pretending to be different music stars and being interviewed by, in this case, Vernon Kay. It’s just a spoof.

NME journalist Gavin Martin, who has died.The news was reported by Louder Than War earlier today (March 11). A cause of death has not yet been confirmed.Born in 1961, Martin was first published in the NME letters page when he was just 13-years-old before moving to London as a teenager to work at the magazine alongside Julie Burchill, Tony Parsons and Danny Baker.Martin wrote U2‘s first-ever NME cover interview in 1981 ahead of the group releasing their second studio album, ‘October’, later that same year.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn the heels of legendary punk progenitors the MC5’s nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the group’s guitarist and co-founder Wayne Kramer has released two new songs and announced The Heavy Lifting Tour in May, all as a “reanimation” of the pioneering group, dubbed We Are All MC5.The tour begins with a special hometown show, celebrating the birthday of Detroit’s El Club, before moving on to the East Coast (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Brooklyn) and West Coast (Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego). Joining Kramer in the touring band will be singer Brad Brooks, drummer Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), bassist Vicki Randle (Mavis Staples), and guitarist Stevie Salas (David Bowie). “Nonstop touring, especially the last decade, I’ve come to understand that the music of the MC5 is as necessary as ever,” Kramer said.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe full lineup of exclusive titles for April’s Record Store Day has been announced, with the expected title from official RSD 2022 ambassador Taylor Swift. Her first-time release of a “The Lakes” single leads the way for hundreds of releases that range from a deluxe “Blue Velvet” soundtrack reissue and two John Williams 90th-birthday releases to rarities collections from Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed and David Bowie… and from unreleased jazz concerts by Charles Mingus and Bill Evans to vinyl reissues of albums by Prince, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Childish Gambino, Stevie Nicks, the Cure, Kacey Musgraves and Pearl Jam.This year’s RSD will be on April 23 — the weekend after Easter, and Tax Day, to lighten the load on religious or business conflicts.

Instagram to put on a very busty display as she enjoyed a scenic walk earlier today.The model sent pulses racing in a revealing red top that just about managed to hold in her assets, as she accessorised her look with a playful cowboy hat and fringed jacket, while soaking up the sun.Donning a red bralet and navy jacket which featured white fringe detail, the Pretty Little Thing model took her 19 million followers on a walk with her.Seemingly out for a sunny stroll on her own, Demi kindly gave her followers a birds-eye view of her outfit of the day, which no doubt sent temperatures soaring.Captioning the short clip to Lou Reed's Take A Walk On The Wild Side, the Midlands-born star gave her fans more than an eyeful.The red top featured a bejewelled "D" hanging off the front and just about managed to keep the model's assets contained.Dressed patriotically in blue and red, she sported a tiny pair of white spandex shorts where Demi showcased her stunning hourglass shape in the revealing outfit.She finished her Wild West-inspired look with a red cowboy head that featured white beading.Giving her fans a close-up at the end of the clip, Demi allowed for a closer inspection of her make-up look.Styling her flame-haired locks into loose curls, the model had opted for a natural, rose-coloured lip with a glam eye, including winged eyeliner.In a later story, Demi panned the scenic landscape around her for fans, not letting her enviable figure pose a distraction.The look comes a day after she stripped off for a raunchy Valentine's photoshoot which saw her bare all in red underwear.The model took to her stories to give fans a sneak peek of her upcoming photos featuring a very romantic atmosphere.In the snaps, Demi could be seen styled

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“The Velvet Underground” marks Todd Haynes’ first foray into documentary filmmaking, and with the film on the Oscar documentary shortlist, Haynes could find himself making the cut for best documentary feature come Feb. 8.

Keanu Reeves admitted that he has asked a celebrity for their autograph during an appearance on Wednesday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBS.The 57-year-old actor told Stephen, 57, that he asked Lou Reed for an autograph 'and he was cool about it.'He said he asked for a friend and that it was just a little piece of paper and that it just said 'Lou Reed'. Autograph hound:Keanu Reeves admitted that he has asked a celebrity for their autograph during an appearance on Wednesday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on CBSKeanu then remembered that he also asked comedian George Carlin for an autograph.'It was really funny., George Carlin he wrote … Dear Keanu, f*** you,' the actor said.

Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis have reunited for a live cover of Lou Reed’s ‘Walk On The Wild Side’.The two rock acts came together during Navarro’s Above Ground charity concert on December 20 to raise awareness and funds for mental health for people in the music industry under the MusiCares programme.The fundraiser concert featured a number of celebrated rock acts, including Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins, Slipknot and Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor, Billy Morrison and more.During the show, Dave Navarro was performing a series of songs in honour of Lou Reed’s acclaimed album ‘Transformer’, when Anthony Kiedis showed up and the two performed ‘Walk On The Wild Side’ together.Watch a clip of the performance

Paul McCartney’s guitar was sold at auction over the weekend, breaking the world record for the most expensive bass in the process.The Yamaha BB-1200 bass guitar, which McCartney used in the studio and on tour with Wings, sold for $496,100 (£374,905), beating the previous record of $384,000 (£290,190) set by The Rolling Stones‘ Bill Wyman’s 1969 Fender Mustang bass in 2020.The auction was organised by U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin for their Music Rising charity “to benefit musicians in the Gulf South,” following “the devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on musicians and musical communities”.The likes of U2, Elton John, Pearl Jam, Rush, Tom Morello, Joan Jett, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Kings Of Leon, Johnny Marr, Green

The Oscar-contending documentary The Velvet Underground, about the influential 1960s avant-garde rock band fronted by Lou Reed, has been praised as a “superb testament to a lost world that helped make our own.”