There are few things that I love more than watching the USA compete with other countries, in virtually any context. For the most part, all bias aside, we're pretty damn good at whatever we do. Our two most obvious strengths are (1) winning wars and (2) women's beach volleyball. Misty May and Kerri Walsh aren't the only Americans with talent though. With this in mind, bip-bip. will be featuring ...
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Second time's a charm? Well I seemed to think so today. After braving the elements the first night of Outside Lands festival in Golden Gate Park, I came prepared today with three sweaters and a pair of comfortable shoes. The day was nice enough with the sun gracing San Franciscans with its rare presence and temperatures in the high 60's.With spirits high, we arrived around 2 only to face a huge...
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With her new album, far, just a couple weeks away, Regina Spektor is hot on the promo appearance stage. Fans can catch Spektor performing live on Good Morning America on June 23 (release day) and will follow that up with David Letterman on June 26. Spektor also has videos for 'Dance Anthem of the 80's' "Man of a Thousand Faces" and "Eet" posted across the video sharing universe. Her new album c...
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Regina Spektor collapsed 10 minutes before her show was set to begin in Tennessee Wednesday night and was rushed to the hospital. She was overcome by a sudden case of vertigo caused by an inner ear infection - OW! She was released from the hospice the same night and is currently resting. The show has been rescheduled for December 6th and will still take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium...
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Quirky storytelling NYC piano diva Regina Spektor has announced the release of her new album. Far will be released June 23rd.Apparently four different producers worked with the Moscow-born Spektor on the 13-track album, including ELO's Jeff Lynne.Regina Spektor's websiteRegina Spektor's Myspace
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New music this week includes:AlexisonfireAmazing Baby- ReviewChristina Courtin- MP3Deer Tick- MP3Dinosaur Jr- ReviewGossip- ReviewPatterson Hood- ReviewDonny Hue & the Colors- MP3The Lemonheads- ReviewStuart MurdochThe Phenomenal Handclap Band- MP3Push-Pull- MP3Regina Spektor- ReviewRoyal CitySunset Rubdown- ReviewPete Yorn
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This week is pretty decent. I like a few of the releases listed at the top. I will be doing some major downloading later today. Dream Theater - Black Clouds and Silver LiningRegina Spektor - Far Cheap Trick - The LatestPete Yorn - Back and FourthThe Mars Volta - OctahedronMichael Johns - Hold Back My HeartBob Marley - B is For BobDinosaur Jr - FarmEscala - EscalaGinuwine - A Man's ThoughtsAl B....
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After two long years, Regina Spektor fans finally know when they can hear a new album. Sire Records and Spektor have announced that Far will be released on June 23.Spektor worked with four different producers from four different distinguished sounds for the new album including Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, the Strokes) an...
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Russian-born, Bronx-bred singer-songwriter Regina Spektor is heading out on a 26-date fall tour. Spektor, who has kept busy this summer promoting her latest album Begin To Hope at Coachella, V Festival, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza will also play the Austin City Limits Music Festival, in Austin, Texas on September 16th.Spektor will release Begin To Hope's second single, "Better," on 7" color vinyl...
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I had a feeling this track would get the remix treatment from someone. The name “Dance Anthem of the 80’s” practically begs for it. Bodytime is the first I know to do it and he kicks out a glorious wave of sparkling synth sprites paired with a slurred/sliced rendition of Regina Spektor’s vocals. I love [...]
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With a few excellent exceptions this year, it seems that often the anticipation of a new CD release proves to be more thrilling than the actual CD itself. The curse of hype? Perhaps. Already, Regina Spektor is getting "reviews" left and right for Far, to be released June 30, despite the fact that most people have only heard "Laughing With" and base their feelings on that song alone. Am I p...
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Regina Spektor – “Eet”Regina Spektor’s new album Far comes out on June 23 and she’s playing a big record release show tonight (June 17) at the newly restored Beacon Theater. Curiously, until this new September mini-tour was announced, the Beacon gig was Regina’s only (announced) US play in support of the new album. Taking a [...]
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Regina Spektor - FarRegina Spektor is about to put out a new record called Far, and as you might expect, she's coming to town to play a big show at the Beacon Theatre on June 17, 2009. Tickets for that show are on presale now, (Password: HEREGINA) and they go on sale to the general [...]
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As you are probably aware, indie piano darling Regina Spektor is set to release her new studio album, Far, on June 23rd.Spektor has just posted a preview of the video for the album's first single "Laughing With". You can check it out here:Laughing With 30 sec. previewRegina Spektor's websiteRegina Spektor's Myspace
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Having spent the last four months traveling the world, winning over legions of fans with her unmistakable song-craft, Regina Spektor is very excited to make her Saturday Night Live debut this Saturday, October 10th and premiere her second single, "Eet", from her critically acclaimed album, far. An artist known for ...
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