All you need is love, and The Beatles Apr 22, 2008
Only one good thing worth trying to be/ in love, love, love sang Bareilles, her happier Fiona Apple vocals initially drowned under the heavy piano rhythm of Bottle it Up. That all you need is love was now firmly established. (Globe and Mail)
Record execs wanted a hit. Sara Bareilles wanted control. They both won. Apr 18, 2008
She got a band together with some buddies from UCLA and between waitressing shifts began performing and writing in earnest, drawing on varied influences including Fiona Apple, Ben Folds, and Sam Cooke. Marko Shafer, co-owner and booking agent for the Hotel Cafe nightclub in Los Angeles, remembers hearing about Bareilles long before seeing her and becoming captivated during the first of many appearances at the venue. (Boston Globe)
Singer-Songwriter Sara Bareilles to Celebrate Amtrak's National Train Day with Free Concert at Washington Union Station Apr 12, 2008
A Northern California native, Saras music is classified as soul/pop/funk and she has been compared to artists Norah Jones and Fiona Apple. Her first major label album Little Voice was released in 2007, and Love Song was featured as iTunes free single of the week that July. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jamie Lynn planning wedding Apr 2, 2008
Plus: Miley doesnt worry Keith Richards; Fiona Apples Green Chimneys ... Fiona Apple pitches in for Green Chimneys With so many celebrities who make public promises to do charity work and never do, its nice to see some who dont make big announcements about giving their time, only to do so in a low-profile way ... Fiona Apple spent a very rainy April Fools day at the Green Chimneys in Brewster, N.Y. (Green Chimneys is a farm for rescued animals that also functions as a center for... (MSNBC -- News)
Sara Bareilles coming into her own Mar 3, 2008
We can actually sleep," said Bareilles, who's been compared to Fiona Apple and Norah Jones. ("It's a compliment. ") She's jazzed, too, when recalling the past year. Her discovery moment became all the buzz, as is what happened next. Many in attendance for Bareilles' opening set at a San Francisco Aqualung concert in May were so taken with her, they shut up and listened. An audience member, who was there to see Aqualung, the British pianist who rocks a little harder than the quieter Bareilles,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Let er rip: Blowby blow by blog Feb 25, 2008
And for the second time in Oscar best director history, P.T. Anderson has ZERO GAME FACE. The first time he lost he looked kinda glum and had Fiona Apple giving goony now I console you face, cuddling him and petting him while he sulked. Tonight he visibly flinches. (MSNBC -- News)
Sara Bareilles Announces 'Little Voice' Headlining Tour With Special Guest Rachel Yamagata Feb 19, 2008
Meanwhile, her brand of vulnerable irony -- uptempo as on "Love Song" or sultry as on "Bottle It Up" -- has won her praises, a spot high atop the charts, and comparisons to maverick songwriter/vocalists like Fiona Apple and Regina Spektor ... Rolling Stone wrote, "Whether banging away at the driving 'Love Song,' turning slinky for 'Bottle It Up,' or getting contemplative on the gently orchestrated 'City,' Bareilles' writing voice is uniquely her own." People Magazine applauds, "Bareilles, who... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the verge: Sara Bareilles is on her 'own route' Feb 15, 2008
Bareilles' breezy but supple singing and sweetly tart pop tunes earned comparisons to Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan and particularly Fiona Apple, and in October, VH1 featured her as a breaking artist in its "You Oughta Know" franchise ... "Every artist has an ego. We all want to think that we're doing something no one has done before. But it's natural for people to make comparisons. Hopefully, people will take the time to get to know my work and see whatever's unique about it. I feel lucky in... (USA Today -- Life)
Is it jazz? Is it rock? It hardly matters Feb 12, 2008
On "Invisible Baby," he sticks to the trio format, teaming with bassist Reed Mathis (of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey) and alternating between jazz-rock drummers Matt Chamberlain (Tori Amos, Fiona Apple) and Andrew Barr (the Slip). Benevento creates simple themes, often built on two- and four-bar phrases, and doesn't stray far from them. (Boston Globe)
Album Reviews Feb 5, 2008
It's the musical equivalent of Lily Allen, Fiona Apple, and a couple Harley biker babes getting into a bar fight at Coyote Ugly. And that is exactly why Grand Ole Party's Humanimals, released in stores today on DH Records, is worth more than a couple spins. (Daily Iowan, IA)
99X's demise means loss of unique Atlanta lifestyle Jan 28, 2008
It was through 99X that we discovered incredible music, mostly from up-and-coming bands Live, Collective Soul, Counting Crows, Tonic, Coldplay, Travis, Sister Hazel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Jimmy Eat World, Radiohead, 311, Matchbox 20, Cure, Barenaked Ladies, Jack Johnson, Fiona Apple, Guster, Jump Little Children, Josh Joplin to name a few. And as we heard their tunes on the radio, we were primed to go to concerts to hear the bands play live. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Party For Sundance Success Jan 25, 2008
Coogan arrived with his new girlfriend, China Chow, and the two hung out with another odd couple: author Jonathan Ames and his new lady friend, singer Fiona Apple. Also on hand was Eric's girlfriend, alice+olivia designer Stacey Bendet, who just bought a house with her pal Moby in the Hollywood Hills, to be closer to her West Coast-based beau. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Local jazz virtuoso's classical work to premiere Jan 17, 2008
He has worked as an arranger/composer for Fiona Apple and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, among others. Daversa's work on this piece exemplifies a current trend in which barriers between pop, jazz and classical music are being broken down. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Second Cup Cafe: Sara Bareilles Jan 13, 2008
Often compared to Nora Jones or Fiona Apple, which she says is flattering, she just tries to keep it real doing what she loves to do. Bareilles describes her music as "pop soul.". (CBS News)
More of this story Jan 11, 2008
Along with four other Jewish musicians, they sing cover songs from the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to Fiona Apple and The Pretenders. We are constantly learning new songs to keep it interesting, he explains. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Music review: New CDs Jan 8, 2008
Yet she has always been plagued by comparisons, and the new album still invites them: Sheryl Crow in the heartbroken hymn "You Have Been Loved," Alicia Keys in the soul-rooted "Day Too Soon," Nelly Furtado amid the modal groove of "Playground," Sarah McLachlan turning into Fiona Apple in the melancholy-to-desperate ballad "Beautiful Calm Driving." That's a measure of Sia's vocal flexibility, but all the mimicry can be distracting. With her melodic skill, her insight into how love can fray and... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Each of Autumn de Wilde pictures tells a story Jan 7, 2008
De Wilde, 37, has become the go-to photographer for a who's who of young rock musicians, among them the White Stripes, Death Cab for Cutie, Rilo Kiley, Fiona Apple, Spoon, the Decemberists, Tegan and Sara, Eels, and Beck. Some of her best-known images are on album covers, including the Stripes' "Icky Thump" and Beck's "Sea Change.". (Boston Globe)
Top Creepy Love Songs of All Time Jan 6, 2008
I Want You by Elvis Costello, covered by Fiona Apple in 2006 ... I want to hear he pleases you more than I do" But Fiona Apple's version of this song pushes a step above haunting and neurotic. She performs it as one possessed, bringing to mind a disturbing blend of Joe Cocker (in any Cocker performance) and Linda Blair (from The Exorcist). These songs are available from online music shops, or from the artists themselves. To discover more musical treats for Valentines Day, read and . Sources The... (Suite101.com)
New year, new music: Mix Tape '08 Jan 3, 2008
Or that Art Garfunkel was replaced by Fiona Apple. Well, rejoice because Mike and Ruthy have arrived. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Crain's Picks: New Year's Eve and beyond Dec 29, 2007
He also has collaborated with and produced albums for Kanye West, Fiona Apple and Rufus Wainwright. Expect Mr. Brion to continue to make quality music when he comes to Chicago for two sets at the Harris Theater. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Troubadour rocks on; Dec 25, 2007
By the time of Weston's death in 1999, such notable acts as Elvis Costello, Radiohead, Fiona Apple and Elliott Smith had graced its stage. In recent years, notables including Arcade Fire, Ron Sexsmith, the Noisettes and Franz Ferdinand have headlined. (Los Angeles Times)
Beatbox Blake makes good Dec 12, 2007
Fiona Apple collaborator Mike Elizondo (on 1,000 Miles) and Timbaland protege Ryan Tedder, frontman in the rock band OneRepublic. The album was recorded largely while Lewis was on the road this summer with the Idol tour, which he called tedious and long. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New York singer/songwriter to perform for Opera House Players Dec 7, 2007
Kubinski's music shows influences from Billy Joel to Fiona Apple to the Dixie Chicks, resulting in a sound she calls "intelligent, fiery rock/jazz." Her latest record, "Hold the Sun" was released earlier this year and is available through her Web site www. CKubinski. (Windsor Journal, CT)
'Idol' runner-up knows exactly what he wants Dec 6, 2007
On "Audio Day Dream," Lewis has created 16 tracks of what he calls "electro-break funky soul pop music." To get there, he enlisted the aid of hitmaker JR Rotem (on "What'cha Got 2 Lose?"), Fiona Apple collaborator Mike Elizondo (on "1,000 Miles") and Timbaland protege Ryan Tedder, frontman in the rock band OneRepublic. The album was recorded largely while Lewis was on the road this summer with the "Idol" tour, which he called "tedious and long.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
LHS grad releases first CD Nov 22, 2007
The magazine compared her to Norah Jones and Fiona Apple, adding the sultry-voiced Shearer has crafted a very good collection of bluesy, heartfelt tales of love and loss. Her CD also had good reviews from Variety, Harp, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and L.A. Weekly. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Continuereading Nov 13, 2007
For example, the best episode thus far would have to be last season's formidable matchup of Fiona Apple and Quentin Tarantino, who at the time was working on Grindhouse in Austin, Texas, where he also watched his friend Apple play a concert on her first tour in several years. This season, Iconoclasts' third, hasn't been a letdown, with the premiere episode featuring a surprisingly chatty Sean Penn and Jon Krakauer, the celebrated author of Into the Wild, which Penn recently adapted for the... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Plain White T's, Rise Against Battle 'Nightmares' Nov 10, 2007
At The Disco and Fiona Apple. Tentatively due in September 2008, a new "Nightmare" album is slated to feature more covers from Plain White T's and Rise Against, among others. (Billboard.com)
Read on... Nov 6, 2007
Concert that changed your life: Fiona Apple. Guilty pleasures TV:The Hills Film: Basic Instinct Reading material: Fashion magazines Web sites: Perez Hilton. (Variety)
REQUIRED READING Nov 4, 2007
" Woof! Sage-ing While Age-ing by Shirley MacLaine (Atria/Simon & Schuster) At 73, actress, spiritualist and ghost whisperer MacLaine uses a move to a new house in New Mexico as a foundation for her look back and look ahead at life and more. Taking on the aging question, MacLaine shares her own experiences with health issues, particularly, oddly enough, dentistry. The Best of World Cafe: Great Conversations from NPR's Most Popular Music Show by David Dye (Running Press) Just check out the roster... (New York Post -- Opinions)
New magazine tells where to go for L.A. music scene Oct 30, 2007
Largo, 432 N. Fairfax Ave., where performers have included Emmylou Harris and Fiona Apple. Shhh. (USA Today -- Travel)
Luky Annash: Mad, one-of-a-kind piano man Oct 27, 2007
You can tell why that is when you hear him speak of his musical influences and how they have affected him: "I tend to listen to female singers more. I try to understand this language of intensity in their feelings because I think that men are more logical and cold whereas women are more emotional. Growing up, I would listen to mainly female artists such as Tori Amos, Bjork, PJ Harvey, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, etc. there's also an introspective quality to their work that I like to explore.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Folk acts offer acoustic tunes in intimate setting Oct 25, 2007
She also covered two Fiona Apple songs, "Love Ridden" and "Never Is a Promise" during her performance ... "Her voice is really powerful and it was good to hear her do the cover of Fiona Apple's song because you can see that she can put her personality into a song even if she didn't write it.". (Northeastern News, MA)
Booker candidate defends novel Oct 9, 2007
The three-day New Yorker Festival, organised by the magazine, brought together a wide range of artists over the weekend, including actor Steve Martin, choreographer Matthew Bourne, writer-actress Anna Deavere Smith and singer Fiona Apple. AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Regina, Fiona, Tori - meet Alison Sep 27, 2007
Bottom line - if you're in the mood, Fiona Apple is better. Though her music lends itself towards easy stereotypes, she is not without talent, drive or passion. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Joan Acocella: A new translation of the Paradiso. Sep 14, 2007
Errol Morris, Peter Sellars, Fiona Apple, and more, October 5-7. See the. (New Yorker)
Today in History September 13 Sep 13, 2007
Singer Fiona Apple is 30. Contemporary Christian musician Hector Cervantes (Casting Crowns) is 27. (MSNBC -- Race)
Music side of the festival offers special treat this year Sep 13, 2007
The Los Angeles Times described Curtis as a "beautiful piano player who sounds like the love child of Fiona Apple and Norah Jones." As a performer, she endears her audience with her affable charm and humor. As a songwriter, she is candid and unafraid. (North County Times)
Second Cup Cafe: Hanson Sep 9, 2007
com, "but because there are so many similar stories, like what happened to Fiona Apple and Wilco. It's sort of the norm.". Their latest album, "The Walk," is also accompanied by documentary footage. (CBS News)
Crow, Lavigne music festival Aug 22, 2007
The musicians have teamed-up with fellow solo artist Fiona Apple to launch the GirlFrenzy festival, which will take place at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, on October 27. The concert will last all day and feature chart-topping female acts as well as emerging talent. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Avril, Sheryl, Fiona To Rock First Girlfrenzy... Aug 21, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Avril Lavigne, Sheryl Crow and Fiona Apple will headline the first Girlfrenzy music festival, to be held Oct. 27 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, Calif. Colbie Caillat, Sara Bareilles and Antigone Rising are also on the bill for the event. (Billboard.com)
Nickel Creek bids a lovely adieu Aug 20, 2007
And they added value and spice by bringing along friend Fiona Apple. As such, the goodbye was a grand celebration of the trio's acoustic virtuosity and shiver-inducing harmonies and the joys of cross-pollination. (Boston Globe)
Fiona Apple with Nickel Creek? Alison Krauss jamming with Robert Plant? Believe it. Aug 17, 2007
Fiona Apple with Nickel Creek ... Fiona Apple with Nickel Creek ... If you were to count on both hands the obvious things that Fiona Apple and Nickel Creek have in common, you'd have a lot of extra fingers left over. (Boston Globe)
Picks of the week Aug 17, 2007
Tonight: Nickel Creek and Fiona Apple are at the Bank of America Pavilion; George Thorogood kicks off a two-night stand at Hampton Beach Casino; Kay Hanley performs at the Lizard Lounge; Bishop Allen plays downstairs at the Middle East with Page France and the Teeth; Benzos and Foreign Islands top the bill upstairs at the Middle East; Rise Against with Silverstein, Comeback Kid, and Smoke or Fire are on the bill at Avalon; Andy Freidman is at the Abbey Lounge with Girls Guns & Glory, the Wrong... (Boston Globe)
A GALA WITH CALLA Aug 10, 2007
tomorrow at Studio B (259 Banker St., Greenpoint, Brooklyn. " Other Passengers and Castanets open. TONIGHT free: At South Street Seaport's Pier 17 (rivertorivernyc.com), worlds of electronica collide when Brooklyn's Au Revoir Simone meets London's Metronomy, who then perform later at Studio B at a not-free show with Glass Candy. Forty years after "Sgt. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Masters of illusion Aug 3, 2007
Hot babe conjured: Dated singer Fiona Apple and supermodel Josie Maran. CV: Began his career by surprising people in the streets with his card tricks, levitation and minor stuff. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Reluctant Cat Lady' Jul 26, 2007
" Her tastes have evolved from musical theater to college-era influences like Tori Amos and Fiona Apple, both of whom inspired her to try writing songs on the keyboard. The music of Dar Williams and the percussive guitar of Ani DiFranco led Ms. Donner to try guitar herself. "Now I don't listen to them at all," Ms. Donner says. "I'm always on the lookout for someone interesting, like Regina Spektor. I'm also inspired by the people who perform at Indie Music Night. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Will Oldham, Galifianakis Star In Kanye Video... Jul 26, 2007
"He had seen me do these other music videos; I did one for Fiona Apple and I did one of my own where I sing an Anita Baker song. So he saw the Anita Baker one and asked me if I would come up with something.". An earlier video for "Can't Tell Me Nothing" which stars West was directed by Hype Williams. (Billboard.com)
Full Story from Daily Kent Stater Jul 26, 2007
U-WIRE.com/INTERVIEW: Straylight Run hoping to stay out of emo scene. INTERVIEW: Straylight Run hoping to stay out of emo scene. (U-Wire.com)
Full Story from Central Florida Future Jul 24, 2007
"Little Voice" could easily be confused with a momentary lapse of judgment on behalf of Fiona Apple, resulting in Apple producing something upbeat. Both Bareilles and Apple share a similar deep, soulful quality to their vocals. (U-Wire.com)
Sara Bareilles Captures #1 Album Spot at iTunes with Debut Album Little Voice Jul 11, 2007
The extraordinary Sara Bareilles is a mesmerizing artist - whose sound has been compared to Fiona Apple and Norah Jones - who grew up performing in her native Humboldt County with no formal training in either voice or piano. Much of Sara's adolescence was spent perched in front of a worn piano teaching herself chords and scribbling out simple melodies and lyrics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good girl's dark side Jul 7, 2007
The song, which recalls outspoken singer Fiona Apple, finds Moore telling an ex-lover, I hope you burn in hell. I had to follow that up with like, 'Or do I. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'LITTLE VOICE' INSIDE TELLS NEW ARTIST TO SING BIG IN SPITE OF IT ALL Jul 3, 2007
Like a handful of female, piano-playing, singer-songwriters before her - including Norah Jones and Fiona Apple - newcomer Bareilles sports big, lush vocals that are perfect for her jazz-laden, soulful pop songs. If that's the case, why give her debut album the "Little Voice" moniker. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
My Phx: Mindy Lee, 25 Jun 27, 2007
Imogen Heap (and Frou Frou), Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins, Amy Winehouse, Fiona Apple, Sia. My roommate calls it "feminine singer/songwriter" music, haha, but there's nothing a little oldies and soul/funk/blues music can't fix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Straylight Run brings a new sound to the Fillmore Jun 21, 2007
"The Needles The Space" features horns, a glockenspiel, toy pianos, makeshift choirs and excited handclaps, as well as a new prominence for Michelle Nolan's sweet vocals - which bounce between Gwen Stefani poppiness and Fiona Apple cool, sometimes within the same song, as they do in "How Do I Fix My Head." There's also a switch in the band's lyrical topics, tackling politics in "Who Will Save Us Now?" and the emo establishment in "Take It to Manhattan," where a chorus sings, "I've had enough of... (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Sara Bareilles Joins Rocco DeLuca and The Burden on Tour Jun 21, 2007
The extraordinary Sara Bareilles is a mesmerizing singer/songwriter - whose sound has been compared to Fiona Apple and Norah Jones - who grew up performing in her native Humboldt County community productions and high school ensembles with no formal training in either voice or piano. Much of Sara's adolescence was spent perched in front of a worn piano teaching herself chords and scribbling out simple melodies and lyrics. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Charlottesville in the summer Jun 16, 2007
Other artists coming to the Pavilion include Lyle Lovett, The B-52's and Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple. Paramount Director of Marketing Kristen Gleason said she was also pleased with the artists, not all of them musicians, coming to the Paramount. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Baltimore's Pier Six Concert Pavilion Presents a Live Concert and Fireworks July 4 2007 Jun 5, 2007
w/ special guest Fiona Apple. August 2, 2007. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A love affair like no other Jun 3, 2007
As a lyricist, I find that my ear has become more attuned to the likes of Fiona Apple and Elliot Smith, and though the words of "Sgt. Pepper's" are full of vivid images - Rita's bag slung over her shoulder, Mr. Kite sailing through a hogshead of fire, the runaway girl with her handkerchief - there's an emotional depth that's missing. I'm ashamed to say it, but sometimes John Lennon's melodies feel a bit underwritten, while Paul McCartney's relentless cheerfulness is depressing. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
No Need to 'Wonder' - Maroon 5 Debuts at #1 Jun 1, 2007
The new album was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Mike Elizondo (Fiona Apple, Eminem), Mark "Spike" Stent (Bjork, Keane, Gwen Stefani, Marylin Manson), Mark Endert (Madonna, Fiona Apple), and Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek). "Defying pops decline, the quintet appears poised to replay the grand slam of its debut" - USA Today. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Concert update May 30, 2007
Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple at the Bank of America Pavilion Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $20 and $30, on sale Monday at 10 a.m.. Last of the Breed Tour: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price at the Bank of America Pavilion Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $35, $50, and $60, on sale Monday at 10 a.m.. (Boston Globe)
No clunkers clutter group's polished CD, 'Before Long' May 23, 2007
Most of the album was overseen by Mark "Spike" Stent, whose recent credits include U2, Oasis and Bjork; and Mike Elizondo, who has produced cuts for Pink and Fiona Apple. Every song on It Won't Be Soon is radio-friendly with lively choruses that soak into your head and stay there. (SunSpot.net)
Maroon 5s serious, sexy balance May 22, 2007
Those R&B elements were what drew the band to Elizondo, who has worked with artists ranging from Dr. Dre and Eminem to Fiona Apple, instead of returning to Songs about Jane producer Matt Wallace. That 2002 album took two years to break, but it eventually catapulted the band into superstardom, selling more than 4 million copies in the United States alone. (MSNBC -- Music)
Apple, Nickel Creek Teaming For Tour... May 19, 2007
Katie Hasty, N.Y. Fiona Apple and members of Nickel Creek have been known to collaborate onstage at Los Angeles venue Largo, and now, the two acts will hit the road together for the first time, beginning Aug. 2 in Baltimore ... Here are Fiona Apple/Nickel Creek's tour dates. (Billboard.com)
Finalists on `Idol' are study in contrasts May 19, 2007
Favorite singers: Long list, including Robin Thicke, Jamaroquai, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, U2, Gnarls Barkley, Half Past Forever, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sting, Eric Benet, Martin Sexton, Duncan Sheik, M-Pact, Bjork, Fiona Apple, Imogen Heap, Estmerd, Jill Scott, Tori Amos, Ella Fitzgerald and Sade. Vocal training: Yes, though the show hasn't said what. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Chantal Kreviazuk: Ghost Stories May 16, 2007
Opener "Ghosts of You" is an aptly spooky slow jam about staying up all night drinking cheap red wine; in "Mad About You," Kreviazuk warns her man not to lie to her while an orchestra tunes up behind her; "Spoke in Tongues" could be Fiona Apple fronting the Cardigans, back when they thought they were an industrial-rock band. Hang around for the whole album especially with its pair of bonus tracks, one of which sounds like a demo for the material Kreviazuk and Maida contributed to Kelly... (City Pages)
