John Cale, the 82-year-old Velvet Underground co-founder, is still actively creating music and exploring new sounds. He recently released his 18th solo studio album, 'POPtical Illusion,' which has been positively reviewed for its fresh focus and urgency. Cale expresses his admiration for hip-hop artists like Dilla, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, and Tyler, the Creator. Despite his age, Cale remains passionate about making music and is open to producing a hip-hop album in the future.
REVIEW: Six decades into his run, John Cale has made an album full of fresh focus and urgency. More: https://t.co/B21VmpOGjJ https://t.co/HwOiC6KFQ0
At 82, John Cale Still Has the Velvet Touch (@mike_hogan - @vanityfair) https://t.co/mo4ljCycJA
This week's Indie Basement reviews: John Cale, Kneecap, Been Stellar, John Grant, Kelley Stoltz, Tunng's Mike Lindsay, Metronomy's Anna Prior, Cola, Sam Morton, µ-Ziq, more https://t.co/EKQmaJiz51 https://t.co/2x4o7ObcBm
Velvet Underground cofounder John Cale says he’ll never stop making music. “I can’t do anything else, and I’m still learning,” he says. “It’s a wonderful life if you can live through it.” https://t.co/uPg2vsTPe9
REVIEW: John Cale’s ‘POPtical Illusion’ is the Sound of an Eightysomething Legend On a Hot Streak More: https://t.co/B21VmpOGjJ https://t.co/KivOIg4yqI
At 82, Velvet Underground cofounder John Cale is focused on what’s next. He speaks to VF about his latest project and the hip-hop album he'd love to produce. https://t.co/Oy89WrV6gx
With his 18th solo studio album, Velvet Underground cofounder John Cale is still exploring new sounds—and finding new faults with a world gone mad. https://t.co/uZtbw5js6i
Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale on his taste in hip-hop: "...Now I’m listening to as much hip-hop as I can find. I like the warmth of Dilla. There’s Earl Sweatshirt; Vince Staples; Tyler, the Creator. They cover a lot of ground." More: https://t.co/1Y65YgHSTW https://t.co/zSVZWO7r8y
At 82, John Cale is still searching for the cutting edge. He tells Rolling Stone about his new album; Andy Warhol’s sense of humor and why he loves @vincestaples' music. Interview: https://t.co/1Y65YgHl4o https://t.co/IQMsxlIxvU