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Much of “Have One on Me” is a testament to Newsom’s prodigious, and perhaps unexpected, ability to incorporate outside influences into her own style. “Occident,” the twelfth track, evokes Regina Spektor. Weighty piano chords, mirrored by the full-bodied quality of Newsom’s vocals, recall Spektor’s characteristically poignant, minimalistic ballads. Despite the mark of external influence, however, “Occident” ultimately bears Newsom’s personal stamp. Newsom’s characteristically inscrutable lyrics shine...
While most of her peers were racing to finish Expos papers or studying for exams, Jasmine Y. Miller '13 (deemed "baby Regina Spektor" at the Freshman Talent Show that she won) was promoting her singing career at a CD release party in the SOCH Penthouse...
...band. Yuki Chikudate, the female lead vocalist, is known for her impressive vocal range, but on this album, she showily displays her talent without varying her style or expressing any real growth since “Citrus.” Her light and airy voice, somewhat reminiscent of Regina Spektor, never seems to descend from the highest octaves. On “In the Sky,” one of the album’s best examples of her limited vocal experimentation, she groups her phrases into short bursts, shooting up the octave over and over...
...Gonna Lose You,” has a mellow humility that goes a long way toward making you forget some of the things that came before. Oh, but “San Francisco.” His voice has that languid indie raspiness perfected by acts such as Regina Spektor and Arcade Fire, which lays on a coat of artificiality right from the get-go. After complaining about life at home, he proceeds to describe San Francisco in the way that same seven-year-old might describe the circus—the ultimate playground to run away to, an indie...
...founded by Cyndi Lauper last year, is highly unusual in that its main purpose, besides entertaining crowds, is to rally for gay, lesbian and transgender rights. The tour features a diverse cast of performers - including the B-52s, Tegan and Sara, the Indigo Girls, Rosie O'Donnell and Regina Spektor - onstage for nearly five hours...