We've got a huge update here, with about 50 releases getting mentions this week. There's literally something for everyone in this list, so take a look and see what catches your eye!

NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS

There were a whole bunch of announcements this week, coming from both established artists like Peter Gabriel and Coheed and Cambria, and up-and-coming acts like Sleep Decade and The Invincible Summer. Take a look at them all below!

Welcome to the 16th edition of the AU review’s weekly ARTS review, where we present the latest news from the Arts and Film world.

In This Issue: Explore a history of iconic album covers at Blender Gallery, conversations about the art of criticism with Marc Fennell, debut Russian ballet at its finest with the Eifman Ballet Company, Art Gallery of New South Wales welcomes their re-vamped Australian galleries in style, and collectors delight at the Black and Gold record fair.

I love it when an artist brings in an orchestra to help them re-imagine some of their greatest song, and Peter Gabriel has done just that with his latest record New Blood. The LP brings brings together twelve of his signature tracks, together with a stunning five-minute of ambient sound as an introduction to bonus track “Solsbury Hill”.

So onto March, the months are ticking away fast! After last month’s minor hiatus, in the form of the Johnny Cash Special, this month there is new music aplenty. I have had a lot more time to sit and listen to music and more of a chance to get out into the music stores, both chain and independent, on the hunt for a great sound and a great record. Here are this month’s offerings. Enjoy!