The second instalment of the song swap consists of the release of The Boy In The Bubble / Biko on iTunes. Peter Gabriel, Bob Ezrin, John Metcalfe and Paul Simon talk about their versions of the songs.

Peter Gabriel releases Scratch My Back in a flood of formats. Now he has announced two boxsets and a vinyl version of the album.

Gabriel fans in the Gabriel stronghold of Montreal, Canada, will be especially delighted on Gabriel’s birthday today: A second show has been added for April 29.

It’s hard to believe but Peter Gabriel turns 60 today. Be it the way from the first Genesis album to Scratch My Back or the way from his first daughter to his youngest son, the life and work of Peter Gabriel are extraordinary. We congratulate and salute you. Many happy returns!

We proudly present a comprehensive review of Scratch My Back by Peter Gabriel. No less than three authors discuss the individual songs, point out stronger and weaker moments and their album favourites.

Peter Gabriel has released the first double A-side single of his Scratch My Back album for the January full moon. The Book Of Love also features the song Not One Of Us covered by Stephin Merritt.

We have compiled the recent developments around Peter Gabriel’s new album Scratch My Back: release formats, the first single, a new podcast and the iPhone app.

Peter Gabriel will also play North American gigs on his New Blood – Scratch My Back Live 2010 tour. At the moment, four dates in late April and early May have been confirmed.