Here Lies Love Released Today

From David Byrne:

Today the Here Lies Love package comes out – multiple formats and lots of stuff to absorb. There are download versions and CDs, and the top of the line is a 120-page book with 2 CDs and a DVD of 6 videos. That can be ordered on line as well. In case you don’t know about this project, it’s a series of 22 very danceable songs about Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, and Estrella Cumpas, the woman who raised her. The material was written by myself and Fatboy Slim, and is sung by 20, count ‘em, 20, amazing singers. A theater piece for your ears. Reviews are coming in if you’re curious. Click on the image to find out more…

NPR First Listen: Here Lies Love

Here Lies Love, the David Byrne/Fatboy Slim collaboration featuring numerous guest vocalists including Tori, is now streaming in its entirety at NPR Music. Tori sings on two tracks: “You’ll Be Taken Care Of” and the album’s closer, “Why Don’t You Love Me?,” a duet with Cyndi Lauper. The album is released on April 6th but you can check out the whole record or those two songs after the jump!

Thanks to Anthony and Sarah G for the tip!

Update: As the album is released today, NPR will be taking down their stream sometime during the day. It’s still up there now (7:00 AM Eastern) but probably won’t be there for long. However, you can purchase the album from all the usual places as of this morning if you haven’t pre-ordered it already.

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Imogen Heap Covers Cornflake Girl

At the request of a fortunate fan who won a charity auction benefiting Concern Worldwide, Imogen Heap performed “Cornflake Girl” at a concert in Melbourne, Australia last Thursday, March 25th. As those who are familiar with Imogen’s music might guess, it’s a unique interpretation of one of Tori’s signature songs, but like it or not, it was for a good cause and is worth checking out:

Thanks to limbonite, Imagaro and everyone else who let us know about this!

Tori To Play Cactusfestival

While none of Tori’s official news channels or the Cactusfestival’s official website have confirmed this yet, damusic.be is reporting that Tori will be playing this award-winning Belgian festival that takes at Minnewaterpark in Brugge in July. According to the article, Tori’s appearance is slated for Sunday, July 11th.

Hopefully we’ll confirmation and ticket information soon for those who want to attend…and, if this proves to be Tori’s third confirmed festival appearance this summer, perhaps it bodes well for more to come!

Update: Confirmed by the Cactusfestival website! Tickets go on sale April 26th.

Thanks to Shireen for catching this!

The Tori Store Is Back Online

For those who have been eagerly waiting, the Tori Store is back online. Yay!

Thanks to Scott for noticing.

Tori Graces Spring 2010 Issue Of What?! Magazine

Tori graces the cover of the fourth issue of What?!, a magazine edited and published by none other than Karen Binns, Tori’s long-time stylist and friend.

In the editorial, Karen writes:

On the cover of this issue we have my long-time friend and sista Tori Amos, which I guess speaks for itself. She is one of the most insanely attractive people of our time: singer, songwriter, producer and a true Goddess. Knowing and hanging out with Tori is like flying on a silver carpet with candied apples and red wine. She has been an inspiration to my creative being for the last 17 years. Tori is the true channeler of our times, her success is not from the size of her wardrobe but from the spirit of her blood. Her Goddess is always on tap. She was born with that ‘thing’ you just can’t purchase, manipulate or steal – it’s orginial without a price. Not forgetting to mention her dedication to her charity/hotline RAINN – Rape, Absue, and Incest National Network (www.rainn.org).

You can also check out this behind-the-scenes perspective on the shoot from StyleCanteen.net’s Nora Nonah.

Tori looks amazing, doesn’t she? See giant versions of the other pics from the recent shoot here and here.

Thanks to Robert Schrader for letting us know about this.

Tori To Play Live At Sunset Festival In Zurich

Tori is scheduled to play the Live At Sunset Festival in Zurich on July 14, 2010.

Tickets go on sale at Noon CET this Friday Thursday (February 25th) via Live At Sunset or StarTicket.

Thanks to Rachel K. and Josh for letting us know.

Stream "Why Don't You Love Me?" At DavidByrne.com

“Why Don’t You Love Me?”, the duet by Cyndi Lauper and Tori that closes out Here Lies Love, is this week’s featured track from the forthcoming collaboration by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. In addition to a complete stream of the song, you’ll also find an except from the hardcover book that accompanies the deluxe edition of the release about the song as well as its complete lyrics.

Thanks to Lico and waitressboy for the tip!

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Here Lies Love's Samples

Thanks to Jamee for noticing that thirty-second clips of every song from Here Lies Love, including the two that Tori sings on, have been posted on DavidByrne.com. Check ‘em out below:

Tori To Play Bonnaroo!

ToriAmos.com has announced that Tori will be performing at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Friday, June 11th! This annual festival has been taking place in Manchester, Tennessee for the past several years; this year, it stretches from June 10th to 13th. This year’s line-up was announced today, in conjunction with tickets going on sale as well.

As more details about the stage and time are made available, we’ll get them posted as well.

Thanks to Jay and Emily for the tip!