Listen to Iggy Pop's contribution to 'The Velvet Underground & Nico' tribute album

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Iggy Pop has released a cover of The Velvet Underground's "European Son."

The track was recorded in collaboration with guitarist Matt Sweeney -- formerly of the Billy Corgan-led band Zwan -- for an upcoming compilation paying tribute to The Velvets' 1967 debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico. You can listen to it now via digital outlets.

Other artists featured on the tribute, titled I'll Be Your Mirror, include Michael Stipe of R.E.M., St. Vincent, The National's Matt Berninger, Kurt Vile, and Courtney Barnett. The album will be released September 24.

Meanwhile, you can also hear Iggy on a new version of  "I Wanna Be Your Slave," the viral rock track from Italian band Måneskin.

Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:00PM by Josh Johnson Permalink