Talented singer/songwriter Regina Spektor is back with a new record called “What We Saw From the Cheap Seats” which will be out in May. It’s her first record since 2009.

The record was made in LA with producer Mike Elizondo

Below is the first track from the record called “All the Rowboats” which will be on iTunes starting tomorrow (February 28th)

All The Rowboats by reginaspektor

Spektor has also been working on music from a Broadway musical based on Sleeping Beauty. The status of that project is up in the air right now but it’s certainly something to look for in the future.

The Arctic Monkey’s have just unveiled a brand new song called ‘R U Mine?’

Previously unreleased, it popped up online in the wee hours this morning. No word on where this song will appear (new album? ep?).

The band also released a video for the track featuring band members driving around LA listening to the premiere of the song on legendary radio station KROQ.

YOU can see Arctic Monkeys when they open up for the Black Keys at the the Key Arena on May 8th

Because you cannot deny a collab that includes The Muppets, FOTC and singing into the mirror….Sadly all the “We Built This City” ringtones in the world couldn’t stop a juggernaut like that….but out of respect we will honor BOTH winners.

You know why J Lo wouldn’t even have a shot at that award?? Too afraid to be ugly…when J Lo’s nipple decides to do a role like “Wizard Nipple”, then maybe…until then, Will Ferrell and Zach Galifidfksjhdfkhsakis get my vote for Best Nipple.

Nipple vs pepperoni? Maybe….but a shadow?? don’t waste your time.

Sacha Baron Cohen came to the red carpet in character…Ryan played along and for the big finale, security hauled Sacha off the carpet…and SCENE!

What’s next for Seacrest? Cologne? Doll? Shoewear? Ooh! I know, “Ryan Seacrest School of Broadcasting”!!

Congratulations to Special Explosion! They’re the fourth and final band to advance to the Sound Off! finals this Saturday at the EMP’s SkyChurck. Members of the EMP’s Youth Advisory Board came by the studio tonight to announce the wild card winner live on-air. It was a pretty exciting evening, for sure.

Here’s everyone we played, including some past Sound Off! favorites:

Feet – “Lucky Charms”
Nude – “They Have Become”
The Deep Wake – “The Fire”
Special Explosion – “Lifeguard”
Kithkin – “Ampersand”
Tomten – “Ta Ta Dana”
Lonely Forest – “We Sing In Time”
The Shins – “Simple Song”
Damien Jurado – “Museum of Flight”
Unnatural Helpers – “She Was Your Girlfriend”
Soundgarden – “Outshined”

Congrats once again to Special Explosion! They’ll join the rest of the Sound Off! finalists–Feet, Nude, and the Deep Wake–at the EMP SkyChurch. Tickets are on sale for $8 for students and EMP members and $12 for general public. You can get them here.

Listen to “What’s Next” On Demand Here

Gorillaz – DoYaThang
Animal Kingdom – Strange Attractor
Santigold – Disparate Youth
Alabama Shakes – Hold On
Imagine Dragons – It’s Time
Pond – Fantastic Explosion of Time
Delta Spirit – California
San Cisco – Awkward
Dry The River – Weights & Measures
Evan Voytas – Can’t Let Anybody Know Who You Are
School of Seven Bells – Lafaye
Horrors – I Can See Through You
Cloud Nothings – Wasted Days
Anya Marina – Notice Me

Hour 1
Santigold – Disparate Youth
Neon Trees – Animal
The Big Pink – Stay Gold
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Soft Shock
Purity Ring – Ungirthed
Crystal Castles- Not In Love
Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk
Sleigh Bells – Comeback Kid
Awolnation – Sail
Silver Swans – Videogames
Nine Inch Nails – Only
Sebastian – Embody
MGMT – Kids (Soulwax Remix)
I Break Horses – Winter Beats
Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream

Hour 2
Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks
Electric Guest – This Head I Hold
The Postal Service – The District Sleeps Tonight
Santigold – L.E.S. Artistes
Wolf Gang – The King And All His Men
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Zero
Miike Snow – Paddle Out
M83 – Kim and Jesse
Shiny Toy Guns – Stripped
Justice – Civilization
LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
Sleigh Bells – Born To Lose
Passion Pit – Little Secrets
Phoenix – Lisztomania

Hour 3
Gotye – Somebody I Used To Know (Miami Nights Remix)
M.I.A. – Bad Girls
MGMT – Time To Pretend
Daft Punk – Around The World
The Rapture – How Deep Is Your Love
Metric – Gold Guns Girls (Remix)
Awolnation – Sail
Santigold – Disparate Youth
The Big Pink – Stay Gold
M83 – Midnight City
Mr. Little Jeans – The Suburbs
Skrillex – Bangarang
Gorillaz – Rhinestone Eyes
Miike Snow – Silvia

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