Stereogum — We've spoken about Scratch My Back , Peter Gabriel's anticipated Bob Ezrin-produced orchestral covers collection featuring reinterpretations of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, the Magnetic Fields, Bon Iver, Elbow, Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Regina Spektor,... more info

Pop Justice — It's out today, which is earlier than it was supposed to be out, and the reason for that is that there were some cover versions creeping up the iTunes chart (http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/26/shakira-itunes-she-wolf-cover-versions) and Owl ... more info

Altsounds — The 18th annual Noise Pop Festival will take place February 23rd through March 1, 2009 at venues throughout San Francisco, CA. Event Producers, Noise Pop Industries have announced many more artists set to play the festival. Artist confirmation... more info

Fantastic Weapon — Let's be honest here: Galapaghost sounds a lot like a lot of stuff we've already heard. True. But you can probably name 5 bands you love the shit out of that sound a lot alike, right? Well, so can we. For starters: The Magnetic Fields, Dent May & His... more info

Stereogum — Our yuletide '09 playlist keeps expanding. Yesterday we premiered Crocodiles & Dum Dum Girls' holiday jam. Now we've added Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings' "Ain't No Chimneys" and Magnetic Fields' "Everything Is One Big Christmas Tree" (from Realism). D... more info

NME - The Daily Download — I know Tim said The Daily Download would be taking a break until the New Year, but this seemed too special to pass up - it's a track from The Magnetic Fields' forthcoming album 'Realism', due January 25. And it's a suitably seasonal affair, entitl... more info

Guardian Music — This French DJ and producer is being hailed as a bona fide eclectic warrior, capable of flitting wildly between stylesHometown: London.The lineup: Julian Brambilla.The background: They've been great, haven't they, this year's Guardian Albums of 2009?... more info

Live Daily — The 18th annual Noise Pop [ tickets ] Festival will take place Feb. 23 through March 1 at several venues throughout San Francisco, CA., according to a press release. Confirmed acts for the indie-music fest include Magnetic Fields [ tickets ], Mark... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Two of my favorite bands both have tickets going on sale this week: Hot Chip and Magnetic Fields. They also both have new albums coming out next year. Hurrah! Those tickets and more on sale now: The Cribs at Irving Plaza on January 17. Tickets Vampi... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for the three upcoming Vampire Weekend shows in NYC (United Palace, Bowery Ballroom, and Webster Hall) Tickets are on sale (@ noon) for the two Magnetic Fields shows happening at Town Hall. BAM tickets... more info