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Nellie McKay: Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day
Sweet as pie, or pie in the sky? Two writers debate... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsSeventeen Songs By Which To Snack
Food and music are the two great loves of most people I know. Strangely, though, there seem to be very few songs written about food, perhaps because people are too busy eating it-- or, if you're Tina Fey, working it into the plotlines of your amazing and wonderful and hilarious television show-- to sing about it. Hmm. Doesn't seem fair. While you're pondering this, take a bite out of these 17 songs I've cobbled (mmm, cobbler!) together, all with titles referencing food or related to the consumption thereof, most of which aren't actually about food or the consumption thereof, but... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayOutside Lands 2008 - Days 1 and 2
Above: BeckPhotos taken at Outside Lands 2008 by April Brimer... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsRhymes With Five: Ladies love their mamas, too
As Ben Gibbard ponders the meaning of life in our May issue, Brian Howe explores the nature of mother through the song lyrics of rap stars, indie rockers and, uh, Glen Danzig. Though the most important conclusion I drew from the piece is that I am really glad Danzig is not my son, it also reinforced for me the notion that, much like armpits, everybody has a mom—and like armpits, some people’s moms stink. Like, really stink—Ghostface Killah’s mom beat him for peeing the bed! Harsh, Mama Killah! Quite unlike armpits, though, mothers are the subject of a few great... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VNellie McKay to embark on Obligatory tour
Adorable songstress Nellie McKay will pay a visit to over a dozen U.S. cities to support her upcoming fall release Obligatory Villagers (September 25). The wit-prone activist is receiving quite the praise for her shows, which the Washington Post says have “buckets of comedic moments.” Get doused in giggles: August 22 - New York, N.Y. @ Joe’s Pub September 24 - Northampton, Mass. @ Iron Horse 25 - New York, N.Y. @ Williamsburg Music Hall 27 - Alexandria, Va. @ Birchmere 28 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ World Café Live October 2 - Boston, Mass. @ Paradise Rock Club 4 -... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNellie McKay announces Obligatory release
Songstress and closet comedian Nellie McKay is set to release Obligatory Villagers on September 25. Like its one-year-old, Broadway-tinted sibling Pretty Little Head, the songs were written, produced and arranged by McKay, and will come out via the activist’s own label Hungry Mouse imprint. The British-born, States-raised pop jazz songwriter recruited jazz greats like Phil Woods and David Liebman to a recording studio nestled in the Pocono Mountains. McKay has also been known to contribute to The Onion and has appeared on Broadway. Related links: NellieMcKay.com Nellie McKay: Princess of the Protest Ditty Nellie McKay on AllMusic Got news tips... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNellie McKay
It seems strange to suggest that Atlanta's Variety Playhouse would be too big of a venue for a show. read more
Found in: Concerts, ReviewsNellie McKay To Release Double Album
The über talent Nellie McKay is set to release the self-produced double album, Pretty Little Head , on Halloween, through her own label, Hungry Mouse. The two-CD set features duets with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper, and a color booklet of photos and lyrics. In addition to producing and releasing her own album, McKay has been working on the score for the movie-musical, The Amazing True Story of a Teenage Single Mom, as well as supporting get-out-the-vote efforts and helping with the campaign to close Columbia's primate laboratories.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsNellie McKay
Did you see the Bob Dylan thing?” McKay inquires... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesNellie McKay Splits With Sony Records
Songstress Nellie McKay has split with Sony Records. This comes as no surprise—during a recent Paste interview, McKay told contributing editor Amanda Petrusich, “I’ve been trying to get my label to drop me but they won’t. I’m serious, I want out so bad.” When asked the reason for the breakup, McKay responded, “It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why. They kept the coffee pot, I got the dog.” She added, “All that matters to me is that I can continue to make irritating music which will baffle and enrage.”... read more
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