Lou Reed
Lou Reed 'Transformer' album turns 50
Oh, it's such a perfect day for Lou Reed fans.
The singer's classic album Transformer turns fifty today.
The recording was produced by David Bowie and is best known for its edgy radio hit, 'Walk on… Audio
Velvet Revisiting
William Dart looks at a new tribute to The Velvet Underground's debut album titled I'll Be Your Mirror, featuring St Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett and others. Audio
Music With Graeme Downes: Lou Reed - Rock 'n Roll Animal
Music commentator Graeme Downes joins Kathryn to share another live album and continues with his transformation theme of the last show. Today he breaks down two songs from Lou Reed's Rock 'n Roll… Audio
The Sampler: All That Reckoning by Cowboy Junkies
Nick Bollinger discusses a topical set from alt-country Canadians - Cowboy Junkies. Audio
Roy Colbert: Musical Chairs
The music-lover, writer, and owner of second-hand record store Records Records in Dunedin left an indelible mark on New Zealand's music scene. Audio
Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk
Legs McNeil speak with Trevor Reekie about his seminal punk book, Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Audio
Hip Hop - Sampling
University of Auckland ethnomusicologist Dr Kirsten Zemke raps about hip hop music and culture. This month Kirsten discusses the role of sampling (with some choice samples) because where would hip hop… Audio
Feature album - 'Transformer' by Lou Reed
The feature album today is the second solo record from former Velvet Underground front man, Lou Reed. Audio
Metric
Canadian synth-pop band Metric talk to Marty Duda about working with Lou Reed, who makes a cameo appearance on the track 'The Wanderlust'. Audio
Lou Reed - What Goes On
Local musicians and music journalists tell of how Lou Reed's music, and his NZ tours of the 70s, shaped our musical psyche. Audio
Artist of the Week: Lou Reed tribute
Marty Duda plays tribute to influential New York musician Lou Reed following his death on 27 October 2013.
As a founding member of The Velvet Underground and then as a solo artist, Lou Reed was one… Audio
Lou Reed and Metallica: Lulu - Review
Nick Bollinger reviews the unlikely pairing of Lou Reed and Metallica for the album Lulu. Songs: 'Brandenburg Gate', 'Pumping Blood', 'Mistress Dread', 'Iced Honey', 'The View', 'Cheat On Me', 'Junior… Audio
Lou Reed interviewed by Nick Bollinger about The Raven 2003
In 2003 Nick Bollinger spoke to Lou Reed about his album The Raven for The Sampler on National Radio. Audio