For this, the final day of Outside Lands 2012, the festival included perhaps its single biggest score: a headlining slot from Stevie Wonder. Unlike the full-metal onslaught of Metallica on day two, and the long-winded jams of Neil Young & Crazy Horse on day one, Wonder’s set potentially meant a cornucopia of unforgettable soul hits. Would he deliver? We’ve seen him do well, but not excellently in the past. Read more…
By Raymond Flotat Posted in Reviews, Show Reviews Franz Ferdinand, Jack White, Outside Lands, Regina Spektor, Santigold, Stevie Wonder, Trampled By Turtles
Russian-American anti-folker Regina Spektor has announced her sixth studio album,What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, slated for release in late spring. The first single from the record, a haunting track titled “All the Rowboats,” has been released. Stream it after the jump.
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By Stephen Lovely Posted in News Regina Spektor
George Harrison’s son Dhani Harrison has been busy in 2011 with his newly formed LA-based rock outfit thenewno2, recently announcing the release of EP002, the group’s second EP. Read more…
By Nick Vadala Posted in News Crisis, Regina Spektor, RZA, Sir Eyes, thenewno2
Regina Spektor recently announced plans to release her first ever concert film and live CD combo late this November. Read more…
By Nick Vadala Posted in News Regina Spektor
A video of Regina Spektor’s recent performance at the White House has been posted online via Consequence of Sound. Spektor performed her songs “Us” and “The Sword and the Pen” at an event that was in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month. Check out the videos after the jump. Read more…
By Nick Vadala Posted in News Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor is scheduled to perform at the White House for the first ever Jewish Heritage Month Reception on May 27th. Spektor is thrilled to have the opportunity to perform for the President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to celebrate the Jewish culture. Read more…
By Alison Bakker Posted in News Regina Spektor
Godfather of punk Iggy Pop has been added to the list of performers for the 20th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, to be held at Carnegie Hall on February 26. Read more…
By Dan Wisniewski Posted in News Bright Eyes, David Bowie, Gogol Bordello, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, Ray Davies, Regina Spektor, the National, Tibet House US Benefit Concert
