The Velvet Underground Archives: 01/2026

'Words and Music'- the world's first insight into Lou Reed

‘Words and Music’: the world’s first insight into Lou Reed

An essential release…

Jan 31, 2026

Lou Reed - Musician - The Velvet Underground - 1971

‘Sister Ray’: How The Velvet Underground changed songwriting

Not for the faint-hearted.

Jan 29, 2026

Lou Reed - 1970s - The Velvet Underground

The guitarist who influenced The Velvet Underground more than anyone else

An enduring influence…

Jan 27, 2026

Lou Reed - Musician - 1975 - Sydney

The one and only musician Lou Reed said could never be replaced

No one else on this Earth.

Jan 14, 2026

Beck - David Hansen - Bek David Campbell - 2023

Beck’s favourite song of all time

A classic.

Jan 14, 2026

Nico - The Velvet Underground

Why Nico chose to star in a silent film over signing a new record contract: “It’s amazing”

A hard choice.

Jan 10, 2026

Lou Reed - Musician - 1975 - Sydney

The record that made Lou Reed leave The Velvet Underground: “I didn’t belong there”

Times had changed.

Callum MacHattie

Jan 9, 2026

What is the best The Velvet Underground needle drop in cinema history?

Why The Velvet Underground set out to create the ugliest album imaginable

A ‘fuck you’ to the era.

Jan 8, 2026

Lou Reed - Musician - The Velvet Underground - 1971

The musicians Lou Reed said were out of his league: “I couldn’t even begin”

“I couldn’t even begin.”

Dale Maplethorpe

Jan 4, 2026

Brian Eno - 2023 - Cecily Eno

The band Brian Eno called a precursor to new wave: “Focused on the same ideas”

An undeniable influence…

Jan 2, 2026