Sequel to 'SLC Punk' to begin shooting this summer
The sequel to the 1998 indie film, SLC Punk will be shooting this summer. The new film will look back at the lives of the original film's main characters given the 18 years which have passed since the events of the film. It's currently titled Punk's Dead but no word on who will be returning for the film.…
April 01, 2013

Media: Swingin' Utters: "Brains"
Swingin' Utters have released another song from their forthcoming release, Poorly Formed, via…
February 07, 2013

Media: Morrissey takes back his criticisms of the Ramones
After a blogger discovered a young Morrissey's criticisms of The Ramones from an article back in 1976, the singer addressed his comment in a new interview. Not only does…
October 04, 2012

Tours: Lou Reed planning Velvet Underground through Metallica tour
Lou Reed has booked a European tour for the summer of 2012 where he will perform music from his entire discography; beginning with Velvet Underground through his polarizing…
February 02, 2012

Tours: Ian MacKaye, Thurston Moore, Tom Morello, Guy Picciotto, Lou Reed form Occupy Musicians
Occupy Musicians, a new group of musicians, labels and artists has been formed to show support for the Occupy Wall Street movement. Currently, the official website shows a brief message and the names of a significant number of supporters including Guy Picciotto and Ian MacKaye of Fugazi, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth,…
November 22, 2011

Tours: Metallica and Lou Reed: "Iced Honey" and "White Light/White Heat"
The controversial and hated by cats collaboration from Lou Reed of Velvet Underground and Metallica recently appeared on The BBC's…
November 09, 2011

Punknews Podcast: The week of October 26, 2010
The Punknews Podcast is getting ready for the Fest this week. The classic line up of editors Bryne Yancey, Rich Verducci and Adam White tackle stories such as the Tea Party turn from the Velvet Underground's Maureen Tucker, and…
October 27, 2010

Punknews Podcast: Velvet Underground's Maureen Tucker talks about Tea Party
Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker has participated in an interview to discuss her controversial appearance at a local Tea Party event. Tucker complained that: I'm furious about the way we're being led…
October 21, 2010

Punknews Podcast: The Velvet Underground reunite (for discussion)
Original members of The Velvet Underground - frontman Lou Reed, bassist Doug Yule and drummer Maureen Tucker - will be reuniting, but for a discussion at the New York Public Library on December 8th to talk with journalist David Fricke about the band's legacy and impact on rock music's evolution. While no performances are planned, the conference follows the publication of the band's…
November 19, 2009

Punknews Podcast: The Scenics' lost album arrives in October
The Scenics, an early Toronto-based punk / new wave act that ran from 1976 to 1982, are returning with a new (lost) record and a short tour. The band's upcoming album is titled Sunshine…
September 15, 2009