Watch Regina Spektor on The Colbert Report
The Cobert Report isn’t as well known for its musical guests as other late night heavyweights, but every once in a while a notable musician will stop by to chat and play a few songs. Last night, it was Regina Spektor, who was nothing short of adorable in her sit-down interview with Colbert. After their conversation, she treated viewers to a performance of “Small Town Moon” from her recently-released album, What We Saw from the Cheap Seats. Watch videos of the interview and peformance below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Regina Spektor's Fallon Performance
Regina Spektor played a song off her new album last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, called “Don’t Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas).” Although the tune first appeared on 2002’s Songs, it has been reworked for the recent What We Saw from the Cheap Seats.... read more
Found in: News10 Awesome Things About Regina Spektor
She hiccups; she beatboxes; she sings "better" like it has no t's. Regina Spektor is just as well known for the funny little eccentricities that pepper her songs as she is for her heartfelt balladry. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRegina Spektor: What We Saw From the Cheap Seats
Regina Spektor songs typically either leave you weeping in the fetal position or running for the door. The Russian-born NYC singer-songwriter just has that effect on people: She’s a skilled pianist with an undeniably beautiful voice, which soars through grand melodic patterns with the ease of an opera singer; her songs are heartfelt and colorful, filled with offbeat and affecting metaphors and quirky sonic detours. At her worst, she’s also pretentious and borderline excruciating, reveling in a particularly over-cute brand of seasick whimsy—one that treats every cracked vocal hiccup and silly accent like a theatrical debut. Her sixth studio album,... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWatch Regina Spektor’s New Video For “Call Them Brothers”
Regina Spektor is giving fans a chance to watch her personal home movies—or at least, she’s included clips from them in a new video for “Call Them Brothers.” Directed and photographed by James Holland, the video features footage that the singer’s family friend Howard Zuckerman filmed using an old-school Super 8 camera.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRegina Spektor Releases Video for "All the Rowboats"
Regina Spektor released her music video for “All the Rowboats” today, which is off of her forthcoming album _What We Saw From the Cheap Seats_. The tracklisting for the album, which is set to be released on May 29, was also released. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Regina Spektor's New Single "Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)"
Regina Spektor released today a new single from her forthcoming album, What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, Consequence of Sound reported. The song, “Don’t Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)," was first performed by Spektor on 2002’s Songs. This is Spektor’s second single from Cheap Seats, which is set for a May 29 release. Check out the song and her first single from the album titled “All the Rowboats” below. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRegina Spektor Featured On Boardwalk Empire Soundtrack
With the Emmy-nominated series Boardwalk Empire returning in September, a compilation album of songs from the show will be released prior to the second season premiere. The album, titled Boardwalk Empire Volume 1: Music From The HBO Original Series, will feature artists such as Regina Spektor, Martha Wainwright and Nellie McKay.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 15 Best Radiohead Covers
So far this year, Radiohead has unexpectedly released its eighth album, unintentionally launched a viral mash-up video trend, entered into the newspaper business, released a Record Store Day 12" and announced a full-album BBC broadcast of the new record. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day15 Great 'Hallelujah' Covers
“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen is one of the greatest songs ever written. So it’s no surprise that leonardcohenfiles.com currently lists 2,040 covers of Leonard Cohen songs. And that doesn’t count all the YouTubers posting their “Cover of Jeff Buckley’s ‘Hallelujah‘."... read more
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