Regina Spektor News

NBA Hall of Fame basketball star and platinum hip-hop artist Shaquille O'Neal reads the immersive Edward Hirsch poem “Fast Break” about the universal experience of playing basketball in a remarkable new 12-part television series Poetry in America that aims to bring poetry to millions of viewers.

Soulful Rock artist ALYSSA JOSEPH has just released her stunning new EP, '[ir]rational,' out today, March 9, 2018. Recently we heard the songstress releasing her latest, buzz-worthy video for 'n i g h t,' which premiered via Paste Magazine. 

Singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin has unveiled the latest track from her new children's album, Strawberry Wind. 'Supermoon' had its world premiere yesterday exclusively via Rolling Stone, which praised the track's 'visually vibrant video,' streaming now at  YouTube. The visual marks the second installment of a five-song 16-minute short film suite directed by award-winning animator-filmmaker  Steven Mertens (Dan Auerbach, Regina Spektor), following last month's premiere of the album's lead track, 'Dream Catcher,' also streaming now at YouTube.

NBA Hall of Fame basketball star and platinum hip-hop artist Shaquille O'Neal reads the immersive Edward Hirsch poem “Fast Break” about the universal experience of playing basketball in a remarkable new 12-part television series Poetry in America that aims to bring poetry to millions of viewers. Watch the trailer here!

Hinds' highly anticipated sophomore album I Don't Run will be released next month, and today the Madrid four-piece share the album opener and second single 'The Club.' 'I wanna show you it's cool to grow up,' sings Carlotta Cosials at the start of the track. Drenched in bold guitar licks and a meaty rhythm section, 'The Club' is fuller, catchier, dirtier, and more Hinds than any song we've heard from them before. Listen to the track HERE.

Jodi Heights' EP 'One Year Wiser' showcases the savvy songwriter's Broadway tinged voice and rockin' piano chops. The album was mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Erich Talaba (Sara Bareilles - What's Inside: Songs from Waitress, Kaleidoscope Heart) and mastered by six-time Grammy-winning engineer Adam Ayan (Sarah McLachlan - Wonderland, Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, Mirrorball, Laws of Illusion). 'One Year Wiser' features some of Boston's most versatile local artists and was recorded at Plaid Dog Recording with engineer Mike Davidson. The album is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, and other digital retailers.

BITTERSWEET: A VALENTINE HANGOVER CABARET held just after Valentine's Day at The Max in Omaha, was one more fun music and humor filled evening. Sarah Gibson, Ashley Laverty, and Mallory Vallier put together a two act show featuring local actors singing about the ups and downs of love.

Singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin will be releasing her new children's album, Strawberry Wind, on April 27(Amazon Music). The first track, 'Dream Catcher,' -- which harkens back to such '60s songstresses as Dusty Springfield and Nico -- got its premiere via Garden & Gun yesterday, and is now available as an instant download with an album pre-order at Amazon Music. 'Dream Catcher' is the first song that kicks off an accompanying 16-minute short-film, created by award-winning director/animator  Steven Mertens (Regina Spektor, Dan Auerbach). It tells the story of a little girl who goes to sleep only to go on a grand adventure in a vivid, cosmic dream world. In the film -- which also includes album tracks 'Supermoon,' 'Strawberry Wind,' 'Same Old Tune' and 'I Am a Dreamer' -- the dream catcher is an animated cat who guides the little girl through a wonderland of flying fishes, gremlins and other magical creatures, protecting her along the way.

Soulful Rock artist ALYSSA JOSEPH has just launched her latest, buzz-worthy video for 'n i g h t,' which premiered via Paste Magazine.

After a successful ten-city tour of Russia in 2016, Migguel Anggelo returns this February as a cultural attache under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, singing opposite lauded multi-hyphenate actress-singer-writer-teacher on the rise, Grace McLean.

After releasing the video for 'Wrote My Way Out' last week, featuring Nas, Dave East, and Aloe Blacc, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter this morning to share a remix, featuring  Royce Da 5'9', Black Thought, and rapper Joyner Lucas.

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the East Coast premiere of the new play The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Esbjornson (Driving Miss Daisy). Performances begin TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., for a limited run through Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive) in Millburn, NJ. Opening Night is Sunday evening, January 28, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.

Wait for it no longer! This morning, the Ham Fam dropped the brand-new music video, for 'Wrote My Way Out', featuring Hamilton composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aloe Blacc, Nas, and Dave East. Check out the newly dropped video below!

It's been over two years since Hinds released their breakout debut album Leave Me Alone, and today the Madrid-based band announce their long-awaited sophomore record. I Don't Run will be out April 6 via Mom + Pop

Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning, critically acclaimed New Zealand songstress Kimbra has shared the official video for her new track, 'Human,' off her forthcoming studio album, Primal Heart, due out April 20, 2018.

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team for the East Coast premiere of the new play The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith, directed by David Esbjornson (Driving Miss Daisy).

Kris Kringle The Musical, featuring Tony Award nominees Cathy Rigby and Pamela Myers (Company, Into the Woods), and Broadway's Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Tuck Everlasting, Newsies) and Kim Crosby (Into the Woods,Guys & Dolls) plays two performances, today, November 24 at 3PM and 8PM, at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street, NYC).

A friendly reminder that KRIS KRINGLE The Musical, featuring Tony Award nominees Cathy Rigby and Pamela Myers (Company, Into the Woods), and Broadway's Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Tuck Everlasting, Newsies) and Kim Crosby (Into the Woods,Guys & Dolls) plays two performances, Friday, November 24 at 3PM and 8PM, at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street, NYC).

At last night's Obama Foundation Summit, audiences were treated to a performance of 'Dear Theodosia' by Chance the Rapper and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check out the performance in the video below at the 2:09:20 mark!

Jessica Boudreaux, leader of Kill Rock Stars' fiery garage-rock ensemble Summer Cannibals, will release her debut solo effort, No Fury, tomorrow.