Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - British rock singer and songwriter Peter Gabriel has taken what he calls the "scary" step of paring down a new album of cover songs confined to orchestral instruments and his voice. more info

Stereogum — The chamber folk of the Magnetic Fields latest, Realism, was the center point for a two-hour seated affair at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Saturday night. It was the night before Valentine's Day, but of course that was a mostly meaningless design... more info

The Music Fix — Review: Our correspondent has been itching to get his hands on Mr Gabriel's covers album. Does it pass muster?...Our correspondent has been itching to get his hands on Mr Gabriel's covers album. Does it pass muster? more info

The Vinyl Villain — Newer visitors to the blog might be wondering what the hell the title of today's post is all about. Y'see, for a while back there, I was proudly posting some songs which I was happy enough to admit having a lot of affection for but which might come a... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Former Genesis singer Peter Gabriel (1950)[...] Read more! more info

MTV.com News — Singer talks to the crowd a lot during two-hour concert, but makes no mention of his recent controversial comments.By Adam Graham John Mayer (file) Photo: Paul Bergen/Redferns AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Those who feared John Mayer would zi... more info

Rolling Stone — When the members of Genesis reunite next month at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Peter Gabriel won’t be by their side. Rock Hall president Joel Peresman announced yesterday that Gabriel will not attend the event on March 15th ... more info

Topix — When Genesis gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month, founding member Peter Gabriel won't be there. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ben Folds is playing two shows at NYC's Town Hall (April 12-13). Tickets are now on AmEx presale. Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for a show he's playing on April 9th at NJ's Wellmont Theatre. Speaking of NJ, tickets... more info

The Telegraph — Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back is a dark and tender opus. Rating: * * * * more info