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Far

2009-06-23T08:18:00.000-07:00

Today Far, Regina Spektor's latest studio album, was released in the U.S. I purchased it a little after 12 a.m. from iTunes with a couple of bonus tracks; including Man of a Thousand Faces, and Time is all Around.

I love the album. It's very heartfelt and has a lot of good messages in it. I'm glad to see that Regina just recently beat out Lady Gaga on iTunes' top album charts, and she's steadily climbing the charts today.

If you haven't heard it yet, you definitely should.

Here's Regina on Good Morning America performing Laughing With today. Enjoy.

[iTunes Link]

Video - Blue Lips live on Jools Holland

2009-05-22T21:36:00.001-07:00

Brilliant performance of Blue Lips by Regina Spektor.

First listen - Blue Lips

2009-05-18T07:45:00.000-07:00

Stereogum got their hands on the studio version of Regina Spektor's Blue Lips. It's a distant relative from the original piano driven tune, but it's still amazing. The ending still gets me every time.

You can listen here at the Stereogum blog. Post your thoughts in our comments.

Laughing With - Download.

2009-05-08T20:45:00.000-07:00

Here is the first single off Regina Spektor's soon to be released album, Far. The song is called Laughing With and it's damn good. Reminds me of the old school Regina I fell in love with back in 2004.

Enjoy.

Download removed from ReSpektOnline.

Download at iTunes [link]

Regina Spektor's new album: "Far"

2009-03-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

The net is abuzz with the news of Regina Spektor's new album title and release date.

Far is expected to hit shelves in June, and we at RSO are extremely excited. Pitchfork magazine interviews Ms. Spektor and asks her how it is to work with greats in producing her new album.

Songs us Spektorites know and can expect on Far are Genius Next Door and The Wallet.

Full interview here at Pitchfork!

New video: Ben Folds featuring Regina Spektor - You Don't Know Me. Live on Jimmy Kimmel.

2008-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:00

We've just added Ben Folds featuring Regina Spektor performing You Don't Know Me, live on Jimmy Kimmel. This is the second live performance that we carry, the first being the same song live on Conan O'brien. Enjoy!

Download.

Go out and vote!!

2008-11-03T21:55:00.000-08:00

RSO is an international site so this doesn't apply to everyone, but my fellow U.S. residents who are of age, this is for you!

Nov. 4, 2008 is your chance to have your voice heard. No matter what party you're in, who you're interested in, or if you're in a so-called red or blue state, go out and VOTE!

Let's make history!!

New Video: Ben Folds featuring Regina Spektor - You Don't Know Me.

2008-10-03T18:59:00.001-07:00

Ben Folds & Regina Spektor perform You Don't Know Me from Ben Folds' latest album, Way to Normal. The download is available on RSO now. Weighing in at 340mb this isn't meant for anyone with a slower internet connection.

Download here.

Enjoy!

Regina @ Outside Lands

2008-09-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Just got an email from our buddy Aaron Autrand of Ground Control Mag. He has Regina covered for day 2 of Outside Lands. Spectacular coverage.

Be sure to click 'Additional Photos' if you'd like to see Regina in all her beauty.

Check it out!

Thanks, Aaron!

New photos.

2008-08-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

Our buddy Rachel Skywalker uploaded some new images for the world to see. Check these, and the multitude of other images that are populating the site!

Regina Live @ McCarren Park, NY

2008-08-17T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. We are launching a dedicated page for something wonderful. Greg recorded a 25 minute video of Regina meeting with fans after a show and he gave RSO the files to host. You can check that, and the entire concert at the following links:

-Live show

-Video

Thanks Greg!

Fan Cover - Andrew Diego - Fidelity.

2008-08-03T11:07:00.000-07:00

Our buddy Andrew Diego sent us over a very well done cover of Fidelity. I love seeing Regina fans actively covering her music. Her fanbase continues to grow and we keep getting these great submissions from very talented listeners.

You can check more of Andrew out on his Myspace page. And you can download his version of Fidelity here.

Thanks Andrew!

Happy Birthday ReSpektOnline!

2008-07-21T20:22:00.000-07:00

On July 22, 2007, myself and Kate Sloan launched ReSpektOnline. At the time there wasn't much of anything. A few demos, some rare tracks, and about 5 concerts.

Shortly after launch I was able to meet some great people who kept this project in motion - andreseng, mrhen, eshbach, and all the community members.

The growth of ReSpektonline has been overwhelming. In the first couple of months we were lucky if we got 500 people to come to the site in a month, now we get over 1,000 visitors in a single day.

We have over 40 live shows, 9 high quality studio sessions, 18 demos, and 27 videos. And those numbers grow every month.

I get mail from all over the world from people who are using and enjoying the site. I am amazed that my little idea went this far.

As a Birthday present we'd like to open the doors to the Photos section of the site. With this new addition to the site, we encourage everyone to upload pictures they've taken at Regina Spektor concerts they've been to. It's pretty evident that we'll never get full video for every show she performs, so we'll try to tell the complete story through photos and audio. I really hope everyone participates and uploads some photos!

Happy Birthday, RSO! Here's to another year!

July 2, 2008. Just Added.

2008-07-02T21:46:00.000-07:00

Demos:

Chemo Limo

Enjoy!

May 14, 2008. Just Added.

2008-05-13T21:58:00.000-07:00

Demos:

Rockland County

Dog and Pony - Jessica Hodges

2008-04-30T19:57:00.000-07:00

Oh Jess, you're my favorite. Here's another amazing Regina Spektor cover by Ms. Jessica Hodges.

I feel Dog and Pony is an underrated song of Regina's, and this cover gives it the recognition it deserves.

Video (53mb) | MP3

April 23, 2008. Just Added.

2008-04-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

Regina Spektor Live at Soundfix, Brooklyn, New York. 2008-04-19

Thanks to Fallenquarter for sending it in!

April 20, 2008 - Just Added.

2008-04-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

Regina Spektor Live at C-Note, New York. 2003-05-05

Complete show.

Thanks to Dan Herman/Radio Crystal Blue for sending this show in. Enjoy!

April 15, 2008. Just Added.

2008-04-14T21:11:00.000-07:00

Regina Spektor live at Sin-e, New York. 2003-8-19

Complete show.

Thanks Abi!

2008-9-04. Just added.

2008-04-09T18:16:00.000-07:00

Studio (#5):

Regina Spektor - Paris.

Live Show:
Regina Spektor live at Sin-e, New York. 2003-8-19

The Devil Come To Bethlehem

Making Records

If anyone has anymore recordings from the Sin-e, New York 2003-8-19 show, please e-mail respektonline [at] gmail [dot] com so that we may have the complete show available. Thank you!

Credit to Nicholas Pappas for sending the music in.

Regina Spektor supports indie record stores.

2008-03-23T22:45:00.000-07:00

Regina Spektor speaks on why she supports indie record stores.

More Regina related/inspired music - Kate Sloan.

2008-02-29T17:46:00.001-08:00

Kate Sloan, a personal friend and ReSpekt Online co-worker, has just uploaded a video that her and I worked on together. It's called Our Story Isn't Over and it's fantastic. What's cool about the creation of this video is that it was shot in Canada by Kate, sent to the states for post production by me, and sent back to Canada; digitally, of course.

Not only is it a great video, but it speaks volumes about the "Youtube generation" and what it takes to be a legit content creator. All you need is something to say and a recording device (talent doesn't hurt either ;).

So here you are, friends:

Our Story Isn't Over (mp3)

Enjoy!

p.s.

I'm thinking about continuing the Regina related/inspired music thing going. If you're an indie musician, poet, or artist and have been inspired by Regina Spektor in any way, write me at respektonline [at] gmail [dot] com. You can possibly be featured here. Take care!

Jessica Hodges - San Fransisco

2008-02-06T01:03:00.000-08:00

Every once in a while I completely fall in love with a musician. It's something that just happens, it's never planned. In 2001 it was The Strokes, in 2004 it was Regina Spektor, in 2007 it was Camera Obscura, and in 2008 it's Jessica Hodges. I found out about Jess when I first built ReSpekt Online and we started getting traffic to the site. I got an email from from her requesting to be on our covers page. She performed an acoustic version of The Wallet by Regina Spektor. Her cover blew my mind. I loved everything about it.

Since then I've been following Jessica's music through her Youtube & Last.fm pages. She is incredibly creative and has a natural talent that shows through in her music.

My current favorite song by Jess is an original called San Francisco. Her ability to tell a story in song is what separates her from most. Hopefully through 2008 she'll continue to grow as an artist and put out more great music.

Download San Francisco here. (right click and hit "save target.." to save to your computer).

Enjoy!

Regina Spektor Interview on VBS.tv - Practice Space.

2008-01-24T09:50:00.000-08:00

Dave Regan, from VBS.tv, sent over an email letting me know that Regina Spektor has an interview up on Practice Space. In the interview Regina talks about what piano she enjoys using most, and she plays a song with the band.

Thanks for the heads up, Dave!

Peace.

Quick note: VBS.tv is an amazing site with great interviews from amazing musicians. Everyone should check it out.

XKCD - Favorite Bands?

2008-01-19T09:24:00.000-08:00

Regina Spektor was mentioned in an XKCD comic strip.