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Cartier teams with Reed, Cotillard, more for charity
The Age of Disco gave us a lot of cultural touchstones, not the strangest of which was the Cartier Love bracelet. Fashioned after chastity belts of yore, the bracelet came with a tiny screwdriver and actually had to be bolted around the wearer's wrist in a permanent fashion, presumably by the giver. Add to the weird factor that it was way on the pricey side, as well as the fact that you were strictly forbidden (by Cartier) from buying one for yourself (it had to be from your lover, being the Love bracelet), and you've got yourself the Decadent Years'... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSatellite of Love: Lou Reed joins Sirius radio
Perhaps it's acquired a few extra layers of crustiness over the years, but there's little doubt that Lou Reed's sweet, sensual voice has always had the power to stand on its own. When the man talks, it's the sound of pure New York City cool seeping out through his lips.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsLou Reed tours, is funny
"I have a B.A. in dope—and a Ph.D. in soul," said Velvet Underground alum Lou Reed during his keynote address at SXSW on Thursday morning. But that's not all he said. Another gem: “Punk in the old days meant a coward. I meant punk—aggressive steel street action. That’s what I meant, and there they were, like a lot of these bands last night. All that young guy stuff? That’s punk. No one did that, and now it exists, and it will forever, because where else are we going to put it? It’s there or jail.” If you want to catch... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMoby, David Byrne, more unite for Iraq veterans
Regardless of anyone’s stance on the Iraq war, the fact remains that there has been U.S. military presence in the country for nearly five years. With that comes ramifications. St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn and a host of artists will present “Speak Up! A Benefit Concert for Peace in Iraq & Justice at Home.” The event will take place on March 18, the eve of the fifth anniversary of the war. Artists set to perform include Laurie Anderson, Antony, Blonde Redhead, David Byrne, Norah Jones, MEN, Moby, Lou Reed, Damien Rice and Scissor Sisters, to name a few. The evening... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsLou Reed composes new songs for Nanking
Ever since the glory days of the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed's been out doing his own thing, whether tonal or otherwise. Now, in a Hova-esque move, Reed is taking inspiration from a new piece of cinema in crafting fresh material. The film in question is Nanking, a portrayal of the brutal Japanese invasion of the Chinese city during World War II. Reed composed and recorded two songs derived from the events in the film - "Gravity" and "Safety Zone." Both songs are streaming at Lou Reed's website. Not surprisingly, the lyrical material is quite dark, with images of "war" and... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLou Reed hangs around new art-minded TV series
'Twas art what extended a silkscreened banana of good fortune to the Velvet Underground in its early days, turning the obscure group into a slightly less obscure group with a German model and solid record deal. And lately, when he's not recording tracks with the Killers or appearing on the covers of Kung Fu magazines, ex-Velvets-frontman Lou Reed continues to fancy a foray into the visual medium. Tonight, Reed and record producer Tony Visconti will appear on the new Gallery HD program, Aperture, joining conceptual videographer and photographer Justin Guariglia in his New York City studio - only after hanging... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLou Reed To Play
With the recent closings of CBGB's and The Bottom Line, perhaps Michael Dorf, former CEO of New York City’s Knitting Factory, finally realizes what a special place he founded back in 1987. On March 1, Dorf will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his beloved “Old Knit” with a benefit concert for The Stone, a non-profit performance space in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The evening marks the seminal club’s survival with performances by a host of musicians who got their start at the at the venue, including Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, John Zorn and Lee Ranaldo, among others. Tickets for the... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLou Reed - Animal Serenade
Almost 40 years removed from the start of his tumultuous career, Lou Reed has garnered the potentially dubious distinction of “living rock legend"... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsLou Reed - Animal Serenade
Almost 40 years removed from the start of his tumultuous career, Lou Reed has garnered the potentially dubious distinction of “living rock legend"... read more
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