Guardian Music — (Vertigo)Based on the work of early 20th-century expressionist playwright Frank Wedekind, Lulu features some of Lou Reed's more "challenging" lyrics set to Metallica's misfiring metal. It's not a successful union: the songs are too close to aimless, ... more info

ContactMusic — Metallica have combined forces with American rockstar Lou Reed for a new album titled Lulu Both Metallica and Lou Reed have produced this collaborative effort set for release this Halloween 31st Oct 2011 However it is not the first time that the... more info

Stereogum — HAPPY HALLOWEEKEND. We are here! Time to put on your best sexy Oneohtrix Point Never costume and storm your city’s centers for relaxation. If you’re partying at home, we made this mix of recently released, ghoulish tracks for you. Or you could re... more info

Guardian Music — Manchester's answer to Shelby Lynne was about to duet with Nas … then she broke her spine. Now the future's bright againHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Ren Harvieu (vocals).The background: We had planned today to write about Lianne La Havas, the n... more info

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Guardian Music — (Vertigo)An album of songs based on the taboo-busting fin-de-siecle plays of Frank Wedekind that opens with a lyric in which the female protagonist offers to "cut my legs and tits off" clearly isn't intended to be a barrel of laughs. Even so, it's im... more info

411 Mania — A thirteen minute interview... more info

NME — Band post up 13 minute clip explaining joint project from start to finish more info

Pop Candy — Hello on this gray, rainy Thursday! Last night I got a sneak preview of tonight's Parks and Rec and The Office, and all I'll say is that Robert ... more info

ContactMusic — Lulu Guinness has opened her first central London store in Mayfairs Burlington Arcade The accessories designers flagship store is in the 18th Century shopping strip and stocks all of her latest collections as well as a limited edition collectable... more info