Stereogum — Peter Gabriel's first album in seven years is a Bob Ezrin-produced orchestral covers collection called Scratch My Back. It reportedly features reinterpretations of the folks mentioned above along with Elbow, the Kinks, Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Dav... more info

Guardian Music — For his first LP in seven years, the former Genesis frontman will 'radically reinterpret' songs by Radiohead, Arcade Fire and Bon IverPeter Gabriel is release an orchestral covers album, his first LP in seven years. Scratch My Back is a "song swap", ... more info

All About Jazz — The 7th Ave. home in the '80s and early '90s of Gil Evans' last orchestra, David Murray's octets, Abdullah Ibrahim's bands, Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy and other avant-gutsy acts closed last night (Oct. 24) without notice or fanfare. Sweet Rhythm ne... more info

All About Jazz — Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Renee Manning is known for her robust voice, rich tones and impeccable time making her truly a musician's vocalist. Her new release, All Grown Up, showcases those attributes in a soothing, quieter set parallel to the po... more info

Starpulse — A white witch helped cure David Bowie of his crippling drug-fueled paranoia, according to a revealing new book about the rock star.[...] Read more! more info

Starpulse — David Bowie has opened up about his mismatched eyes, explaining how a childhood accident left him looking odd and feeling "embarrassed". The reclusive rocker agreed to talk candidly to writer[...] Read more! more info

411 Mania — AFI covers a Bowie classic... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Flaming Lips, Def Leppard • Them Crooked Vultures Rock NYC Debut • Watch Jack White Dance in “Buffalo” Clip • Behind All-American Rejects’ “I Wanna” Video • Weekend Rock List: Flying Songs • Peter Criss Reveals Br... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Mazur/WireImage For the past six years, Keep a Child Alive has brought out big names in music for its annual Black Ball gala. This year, the Alicia Keys-hosted bash drew Chris Martin and John Mayer to the stage (and David Bowie to the scene). ... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - A nice gift arrived from AFI that we had to share with you. It's a treat from the band, their performance of the David Bowie classic tune, "Ziggy Stardust" live from a recent soundcheck in Hartford, CT.... more info