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Peter Gabriel Orchestral Covers Album On the Way
Peter Gabriel first LP in seven years will be something of a group project, an orchestral covers album that hosts an eclectic bunch of music hot shots performing each others’ songs. The title, Scratch My Back, plays along with the record’s tit-for-tat song swaps among artists like Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, Radiohead, Randy Newman and The Kinks, according to The Guardian.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLilith Fair Returns Next Year: 10 Must-Have Ladies for its Lineup
Lady folkstress Paula Cole used to ask, “Where have all the cowboys gone?” But in recent years, it’s been the cowgirls we’re wondering about. But wonder no longer: Lilith Fair has returned.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen Up: After Far, Reconsidering Regina Spektor
I don't like Regina Spektor's new album, but maybe you already knew that... read more
Found in: Music, Features, Listen UpJay-Z and Regina Spektor Stack Some "Crispy Benjamins"
Like hardboiled noir detectives, we've been hitting the streets lately for the skinny on the shifting musical predilections of one Shawn Carter, AKA Jay-Z. We had our suspicions that he was wandering into, um, indie-er, musical territory when he put Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun on the opener of The Blueprint 3. Then came exhibit B: photographic proof of Beyoncé and he at a Grizzly Bear show in Brooklyn. Book 'em Danno, because we've got the last piece of evidence we need to wrap this one up: Jay-Z is sampling Regina Spektor for an upcoming track titled "Crispy... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRegina Spektor to Score Broadway Musical
She may be used to depicting her own life's journey for music, but for now, Regina Spektor is set to tackle creating the soundtrack for another.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElton John Guests on Alice in Chains' New Album, Paste Predicts Three Future Bizarro Collaborations
Alice in Chains has called in a real ringer for their first album in 10 years, Black Gives Way to Blue, now set for a Sept. 29 release. The title track of the LP is a tribute to AIC's late lead singer Layne Staley, and the band wanted to add a piano line to the song. But not just any piano line, mind you; nothing less than a master of balladry would suit this track. And just such a master they got in the form of the Rocket Man himself, Elton John. "We sent him the track and got a call shortly... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRegina Spektor: Far
The turn of the 21st century wasn’t exactly the... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsTEDGlobal Conference Brings Innovation to Oxford in July
Every year, 1,000 people from across the world gather in Long Beach, Calif. for a marathon of talks from some of today's most innovative thinkers. Started in 1984 to gather leaders and luminaries in the fields of technology, entertainment, and design, the TED Conference hosts presenters year after year whose ambitious resumes and eloquent 18-minute lectures demand admiration.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsTen Divorce Songs
So Mel Gibson is getting divorced, and it could be the most expensive in Hollywood history. The event got us thinking about divorce songs. Divorce is usually a bummer, but it’s inspired some great music.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRegina Spektor's Far set for June release
New York songstress Regina Spektor is set to release the 13-track follow up to 2006's Begin To Hope early this summer. Her new album, Far, is slated to hit shelves on June 23 via Sire Records.... read more
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