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New Kneecap song Irish Goodbye ‘confronts reality’ of rapper’s mother’s suicide

Móglaí Bap wrote Kneecap's new song as he struggled to "confront the reality" of his mother's suicide. The Irish...
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Damon Albarn used ‘replica of Lou Reed’s voice’ on Gorillaz track

Damon Albarn used a "replica of Lou Reed's voice" on Gorillaz track The Plastic Guru. The 57-year-old singer included...

Charli XCX hints at making guitar-based record with Clairo

Charli XCX has suggested making a Lou Reed-inspired album with Clairo. The pop pair recently teamed up to perform...

Charli XCX hails The Velvet Underground’s 1967 album ‘the apex of fine art’

Charli XCX has hailed The Velvet Underground's landmark 1967 album 'The Velvet Underground And Nico' as "the apex of fine art and...

Lou Reed’s pre-Velvet Underground recordings compiled for new album

A Lou Reed singles album compiling his songwriting before his tenure in The Velvet Underground is set to be released.

John Cale’s lockdown music fuelled by rage

John Cale’s lockdown music was driven by rage. The Velvet Underground founding member, 82, released his 13th studio record...

Keith Richards celebrates Lou Reed on I’m Waiting for the Man

Keith Richards features on a new album that celebrates Lou Reed's enduring influence. The iconic musician died from liver...

Sir Paul McCartney’s bass guitar sells for record-breaking 496k

Sir Paul McCartney's bass guitar has sold at auction for a record-breaking $496,100. The 79-year-old musician used the Yamaha...

Corey Taylor, Billy Idol and more playing Sex Pistols and Lou Reed albums for charity

Corey Taylor, Billy Idol and more are joining a supergroup to play Sex Pistols and Lou Reed albums live for charity.

Corey Taylor, Billy Idol and more playing Sex Pistols and Lou Reed albums for charity

Corey Taylor, Billy Idol and more are joining a supergroup to play Sex Pistols and Lou Reed albums live for charity.

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