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Feist Performs On Colbert, Has Indie Rock DNA And Dual Citizenship

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In Leslie's Colbert Report interview we learn that she received dual-citizenship for doing that iPod commercial (truthiness questionable), she uses the word "spangliness," she has indie rock "sewn up in [her] DNA," and her pyrotechnics aren't as impressive as Roger Waters's pyrotechnics. Also, she looks Patti Smith-esque in a tie. Feist also did a stripped-down, explosion free performance of "I Feel It All" (shockingly, there aren't a bunch of indie rockers chorusing behind her), while Stephen stripped-down into her sparkling, blue "1234" outfit.

Still sounding good. And don't forget that awesome Britt from Spoon remix.

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i love her!
it is awesome to see women get sucessful who actually sing, rather than just lipsinching and stripping in videoes.

Posted by: ann at April 29, 2008 11:33 AM | Reply
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Such an exceptional performer. I really hope to see her live one day.

And Colbert, so dreamy.

Posted by: sol at April 29, 2008 11:35 AM | Reply
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First REM, now Feist? I knew Colbert was the man but this is getting awesome!

Posted by: HoopaJoop at April 29, 2008 2:04 PM | Reply
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"So you're idea of flames and flashpots is a single sparkler? I think we just found out what indie rock is."
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Posted by: nathan at April 29, 2008 5:37 PM | Reply
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Does the guy controlling the camera shots for the performance have ADHD? So many pointless cuts.

Posted by: ManH at April 29, 2008 8:20 PM | Reply
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SHE'S SUCH A SELLOUT AND HER MUSIC IS ACTUALLY QUITE TERRIBLE. SERIOUSLY GUYS.

Posted by: SATAN at April 30, 2008 2:34 AM | Reply
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Oh great, Satan's trying to get us off the holy path and into the land of Hip Hop again. Bah! The power of Thom compels you!

Posted by: Fiz in reply to SATAN's comment at April 30, 2008 9:50 AM | Reply
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indie rock sewn in her DNA? this is a dead genre.

Posted by: mr. puddles at April 30, 2008 11:19 PM | Reply
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