The Music Fix — News Flash: A night of "deep noise" is promisedLou Reed's Metal Machine Trio will embark on a UK and European tour on April 17th, when they perform what is described as “A Night of Deep Noise.” Featuring Lou Reed (processed and unp... more info

NME — Velvet Underground man to play 'a night of deep noise' at shows more info

Guardian Music — Roundhouse, LondonThe magazine Roots has played a key role in promoting folk, world music and the varied fusions of the new roots scene, and this brave, unexpectedly slick 30th-anniversary show managed to mix experiments, history and surprises, with ... more info

Roundhouse, LondonThe magazine Roots has played a key role in promoting folk, world music and the varied fusions of the new roots scene, and this brave, unexpectedly slick 30th-anniversary show managed to mix experiments, history and surprises, with ... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about songs that give you the shivers. This time we want tracks about famous people from the pastThe last week has been a sombre one, unavoidably so. It was touching too though, an example of why RR is a real community and one with ... more info

Stereogum — The concept behind Peter Gabriel's forthcoming indie rock covers project is an intriguing one: it's a song swap, Peter singing over orchestral reinterpretations of songs from a staggering list of artists -- Bon Iver, Lou Reed, the Mag Fields, Radi... more info

Live Daily — Gorillaz [ tickets ] have landed a headlining slot at this year's Coachella [ tickets ] Music and Arts Festival, which is scheduled to take place April 16-18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. The animated band's appearance on the last night of... more info

Guardian Music — Plastic Beach, the third LP by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's cartoon band, will feature Mos Def, Snoop Dogg, Mark E Smith, Lou Reed and Gruff RhysLike a cartoon sunrise over a cartoon landscape, with cartoon revellers firing celebratory cartoon fi... more info

Plastic Beach, the third LP by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's cartoon band, will feature Mos Def, Snoop Dogg, Mark E Smith, Lou Reed and Gruff RhysLike a cartoon sunrise over a cartoon landscape, with cartoon revellers firing celebratory cartoon fi... more info

Rollo & Grady — The new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach, is set for a March 9th release. Guests include Lou Reed, Mark E. Smith, Snoop Dogg, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, and Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of the Clash. You can stream the new single “Stylo” featuring Mos D... more info