POLL POSITION

PJ Harvey, who dominated 1995 critics’ polls with her album “To Bring You My Love,” is collaborating with guitarist John Parish, who played on her 1995 tour, writing the lyrics for his music. The team--which will use a name other than Harvey’s usual PJ Harvey moniker--has recorded 11 songs in a London studio, and an album is expected by Christmas. Harvey will take a hiatus from concerts for the entire year, having turned down both Lollapalooza this summer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ earlier offer to be their opening act.