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Cake doesn’t find itself on the top of the pop charts too often, but it’s not because they aren’t talented. This alt rock quintet blends jazz, funk and occasionally bluegrass or country all while singing about whatever the hell they want. Not only that, but lead vocalist John McCrea’s sardonic drawl infuses irony into just about any subject. From droll and mocking social commentary about...

The Swingin' Sounds of London Town

Hiya, readers! It's been entirely too long, and for that I profusely apologize. I've had a busy, dynamic, stressful and mostly wonderful year so far. I hope that you all can say the same (minus the stress part, of course), and that you're as ready as I am to get back down to this business of music news.


Brooklyn duo begins tour with crazy dance party in Syracuse

Matt & Kim aren’t more than a simple keyboard and drum kit combo, and that’s quite all right. The Brooklyn duo delivered an energy-packed set with an incendiary sound and huge smiles during their tour opener at Syracuse’s Westcott Theater Wednesday, September 15.


The Nickelback Phenomenon

A wonderful little slice of hilarity popped up on my Facebook feed today, posted by one of those hundreds of friends that we have on the deliciously creepy social media site that we met once and never had the time or inclination to talk to again. But inspiration for blogging comes from the most unexpected sources...


Drake Gets Intense

Drake, Drake, Drake. (Please read in Jan Brady's "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia" voice). The small population of the Earth that doesn't know who he is includes hermits from the Henry David Thoreau school of transcendental crazies... and that's about it.


Next Stop: The Bath Haus of Gaga

We've been getting a room-by-room tour of the Haus of Gaga in this latter half of 2009. Today marks the release of the scandalously venerable Lady Gaga's latest music video, for the song Bad Romance, and our invitation for a soak in the Bath Haus of Gaga. 


Show Review: Built to Spill

BTS frontman, Doug Martsch. Photo Credit: Chris FoitoBTS frontman, Doug Martsch. Photo Credit: Chris FoitoThe doors for Built to Spill opened at 7:00 PM at the State Theater in Ithaca, NY.  A handful of enthusiastic fans that had gathered outside of the building immediately swarmed to the very front of the theater to ensure their front row views. 


Glambert: Outrageous & Contageous

Glambert Nation, get ready to squeal and rapidly clap your fingerless-gloved hands.


Weird, Wild Stuff

I hope I'm not jumping the gun here, considering it's only my second blog entry, but writing The Relayer is helping me tremendously.


Hendrix Live (from the Gymnasium)

If you heard the wind cry "Mary" today, it's because the sultan of the six string, Jimi Hendrix, died 39 years ago today. The man conjured fire, figuratively and literally, in the realm of rock n' roll.


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