Regina Spektor is a New York-based singer-songwriter and pianist, renowned for her eclectic blend of indie pop, folk, and classical piano with a distinct narrative quality to her songwriting. Born on February 18, 1980, in Moscow, Soviet Union, Spektor emigrated with her family to the United States in 1989. Growing up in the Bronx, she studied classical piano and honed her craft as a vocalist, later incorporating elements of rock, blues, and jazz into her compositions.

Spektor saw her commercial breakthrough with the album "Begin to Hope" (2006), which included singles like "Fidelity" and "Samson." Her music is characterized by its idiosyncratic use of vocal techniques and the blending of storytelling and abstract lyrics. Spektor gained further recognition by providing the theme song "You've Got Time" for the popular Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black," earning her a Grammy nomination. Her catalog of work also includes songs for film soundtracks, such as "One Little Soldier" from the movie "Bombshell." Over the years, Spektor's introspective yet accessible music has cemented her status as a distinctive voice in alternative music. Her most recent project, "Home, before and after," showcases her continued evolution as a songwriter and composer, offering new dimensions of her rich, sonic landscape.

Genres

Indie Pop

Lilith

Piano Rock

Singer-songwriter

Folk

Indie Folk

Alternative Rock

Art Pop

Jazz

Classical

Chamber Pop

Baroque Pop

Anti-folk

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Latest Release

Samson

Regina Spektor

Single - Released September 17, 2024