Regina Spektor, in her interview with Marcus Leshock for The Mix, discusses various aspects of her life and career. She humorously comments on her late adoption of technology like cell phones and reflects on her love for Chicago, its cosmopolitan nature, and her personal connections in the city. Regina also talks about her experiences performing at large festivals like Lollapalooza, expressing both excitement and nervousness about playing to vast audiences. She discusses her musical background, growing up in the Soviet Union with classical music influences from her mother and Beatles and Queen from her father, highlighting an underground movement of music in Russia. Regina expresses a desire to perform in Moscow but shares apprehensions about revisiting childhood places.