Here’s more: *Russian-born singer-pianist Regina Spektor collapsed and was rushed to the hospital before her nearly sold-out show at Ryman Auditorium tonight. Ten minutes or so after she was expected to take the stage, officials with the Ryman Auditorium announced that doctors were holding her for observation at a local hospital, adding that Regina Spektor was extremely disappointed about what happened and was working on rescheduling the concert for December 6th. No information was available on what was wrong with the singer. Ticket stubs from tonight’s show would be honored for the later date. Ticket-holders unable to attend the December show were instructed to obtain a refund from their point of purchase.* Get well soon, Regina!

MP3: Regina Spektor – The Flowers

See below for the latest clip from her mega-breakthrough record, Begin To Hope.

MP3: Regina Spektor – The Flowers

See below for the latest clip from her mega-breakthrough record, Begin To Hope.

MP3: Regina Spektor – The Flowers

See below for the latest clip from her mega-breakthrough record, Begin To Hope.

MP3: Regina Spektor – The Flowers

Idolator points us to a very interesting piece in the NY Times about Dr. Gawande, a surgeon, who is becoming notorious for creating iPod playlists as he performs his surgeries.

More from the NY Times: “On a recent day, when he took out a gallbladder, two thyroids and what was supposed to be a parathyroid gland but maybe wasn’t, the playlist included David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Regina Spektor, Aimee Mann, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, the Decemberists and the Killers. The music wasn’t turned up high, but it rocked sufficiently that the anesthesiologist bobbed his head, the O.R. nurse tapped her toe, and the member of the team in charge of all the clamps and retractors drummed his fingers on the instrument tray.”

Hey, I dig it. Just one thing – if you’re playing me some Aimee Mann while I’m having my tonsils removed, kindly make sure nothing from the Magnolia soundtrack is on that playlist – too hearbreaking.

Read the rest of the article here.

When did Regina Spektor become the biggest thing since sliced bread? I know she’s got a great voice, unique style and is loved by many, but I didn’t quite know just HOW many!

Seems like while I was daydreaming about Birdmonster & the new Clinic album, Regina has gone all major-label (all the way from Sidewalk Cafe!) and released an album critically blog(-gerly?) adored, alike. Her name is everywhere!

Regina is playing a near-sold out show tonight @ Warsaw. While I won’t be able to make it, you should go and let us know how amazing it is!

MP3s: ‘Us’ + ‘Fidelity’