Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Peter Gabriel - Flume (Bon Iver cover) (MP3) Peter Gabriel's new record Scratch My Back is an all-cover, orchestra-backed collection of songs from Bowie's "Heroes" to Arcade Fire's "My Body Is a Cage." There's also a Bon Iver cover,... more info

The Independent — In support of his upcoming album, ‘Scratch My Back,' Peter Gabriel will embark on The New Blood tour at select venues in Europe and North America. Reflecting the music on his new two-disc CD, he will be accompanied by a 54-piece orchestra-not ... more info

All About Jazz — I have developed a reputation as someone who hedges his bets when it comes to criticism, and Peter Gabriel's first full album in a very long while (since 2002s Up, in fact) is no different. In fact, it will read like the script from the latest miracl... more info

Popdose — I have developed a reputation as someone who hedges his bets when it comes to criticism, and Peter Gabriel’s first full album in a very long while (since 2002’s Up, in fact) is no different. In fact, it will read like the script from the latest m... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Peter Gabriel is getting set to release Scratch My Back, his orchestral indie rock cover album. It is Peter’s first album in 7 years. Bob Ezrin produced the album that features covers from the likes of Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Bower, Elbow, and Radio... more info

Stereogum — The other day we heard the first sounds from Peter Gabriels' all orchestral indie rock covers LP, Scratch My Back, with his take on Arcade Fire's "My Body Is A Cage." True, we've turned a fine eye toward comprehensively covering this release. But ... more info

Stereogum — Merritt did "Not One Of Us" as a Scratch My Back tie-in: "Peter's [...] showcases his singing voice, whereas my version showcases this evil dwarf choir." It'll appear on a digital single with Gabriel's take on "The Book Of Love." Listen. more info

All About Jazz — PETER GABRIEL TO PLAY SELECT VENUES WITH FULL ORCHESTRA Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel will visit select cities and venues beginning in March, billed as The New Blood Tour. Gabriel will be accompanied by an orchestra only, foregoing drums and guita... more info

NME — Thom Yorke and co to cover the 1982 song more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Now that the pop music, one-time prog rockers Genesis are going to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this March, there's been considerable hope (MNN included) that Peter Gabriel would be part of... more info