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January 30, 2010 >

Out Today: "The Book of Love" + "Not One Of Us" from "Scratch My Back"

Peter Gabriel's "Scratch My Back" -- a collection of twelve orchestral reinterpretations of songs by fellow artists -- will be released on February 15, 2010. The combined CD / vinyl / iTunes LP release will also be accompanied by a series of "Double A Side" singles that will be available for download over the course of 2010 on iTunes. The first pair of singles, out today, January 30, features "The Book of Love" backed by The Magnetic Fields' version of "Not One Of Us" from Peter Gabriel's third album (iTunes USA link). Peter will continue to release a pair of singles on the full moon of each month throughout the year. For more information on the project please visit petergabriel.com.

Posted by CG

January 26, 2010 >

2010 Tour Update: 4th NYC Show Scheduled for March 12 @ Town Hall

The Magnetic Fields have added a show at New York's Town Hall on Friday, March 12. Ticketmaster pre-sales for American Express cardholders begin Wednesday, January 27, with general sales starting this Friday, January 29. The March 12 show caps a three-night run in New York, after which the band will head to Europe. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.

Posted by CG

January 22, 2010 >

Full Preview of "Realism" on MySpace Music

RealismMySpace Music is hosting an exclusive premiere of The Magnetic Fields' forthcoming "Realism" through tomorrow, January 23. Visit myspace.com/themagneticfields to listen to full-length clips of every song off the new album. "Realism" will be released on Tuesday, January 26 on Nonesuch Records.

Posted by CG

January 21, 2010 >

2010 Tour Update: 2nd Chicago Show Scheduled for March 8

The Magnetic Fields have just added a second show at Chicago's Harris Theater/Millennium Park to their 2010 tour itinerary. Tickets for the new Monday, March 8 show will go on sale this Friday, January 22 at the Harris Theater Box Office. Please visit the House of Tomorrow Calendar for the band's full 2010 tour schedule and further details regarding ticket pricing and availability.

Posted by CG

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