Peter Gabriel to Release New Album o\i

Peter Gabriel will release his album o\i on November 27 as a follow-up to his 2023 album i/o. The 2023 release previously reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. The new record contains 13 tracks, making it the longest album Gabriel has released. The album was written and produced by Gabriel, and the recording sessions took place mostly at Real World Studios and his home studio.

The album will be available in two distinct stereo mixes: the Bright-Side mix created by Mark Spike Stent and the Dark-Side mix created by Tchad Blake. Both of these mix versions will be sold together in a four-CD package, while also being available separately as double LPs. Additionally, a digital-only Dolby Atmos In-Side mix of the record was prepared by Hans-Martin Buff. The cover photograph for the release was taken by Nadav Kander.

Musicians David Rhodes, Tony Levin, and Manu Katché perform on many of the songs on o\i. Gabriel's daughter Melanie also contributed to the project as a vocalist. Guest appearances on the album include The New Blood Orchestra, conducted by John Metcalfe, alongside the Soweto Gospel Choir and the Orphei Drängar choir.