Lou Reed and similar artists

Sounds like: Lou Reed, George Harrison, Jonathan Richman,

With an assist from Joe Harrison (production) and the Berklee-trained Jamie Walters (mix), NYC-based newcomer Brian Merrill has released the veracious...

C.K. Flach

The Officer

Sounds like: Gaslight Anthem, Elliott Smith, Lou Reed

indie rock folk-rock elliott smith conor oberst lou reed

An Albany-based singer/songwriter, C.K. Flach brought out his debut album, Empty Mansions, earlier this year. “The Officer” stands out as one of its b...

Iggy Pop

Gardenia

Sounds like: The Stooges, Lou Reed, Queens Of The Stoneage

indie rock male vocalist rock alternative rock punk rock

Yesterday Iggy Pop confirmed that he and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stoneage frontman) had recored an album together, and today we have the first singl...

King Krule

Easy, Easy (20syl Remix)

Sounds like: Mac Miller, Bob Marley, Lou Reed, The Diplomats

remixes Experimental electronic hip-hop remixes french electronic king krule

Archy Marshall, aka King Krule, has one of the most recognizable voices in all of music today. His unique style is something to be revered; the 19-yea...

Lou Reed

Perfect Day (Twin Shadow Cover)

Sounds like: Toro Y Moi, Beach House, Wild Nothing, Glasser

Electronic electro-pop synth covers electro

Twin Shadow's Under The CVRS sereis took a poignant turn today, with George Lewis Jr. tackling the recently deceased Lou Reed classic, "Perfect Day." ...

The Preatures

Revelation

Sounds like: The Velvet Underground, Belles Will Ring, The Pretenders, Lou Reed

female vocalist indie rock indie pop blues rock blues

I was a little surprised by The Preatures' previous single "Is This How You Feel?" -- the uber-talented Sydney outfit shifted from their typically sul...

The Preatures

Pale Rider

Sounds like: The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, The Pretenders, Belles Will Ring

soul rock Australia garage rock blues rock

Since we shared The Preatures single "Take a Card" back in April, the Sydney band has gone through a couple of big changes. First, they changed their...