Whether you refer to it as electro-pop, synth-rock, or electro-funk, it is almost impossible to classify the groovy sounds of Nashville musical duo CHERUB into one pre-packaged genre. It is even more impossible to listen to their music without tapping a foot, bobbing your head and indulging in the uniquely crisp and groovy vibes that Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber have spent the last four years perfecting.
CHERUB’s sound is a light-hearted yet finely tuned blend of electronic music and synth-rock with an angle. The duo injects their energetic tunes with a layer of honesty and restraint, setting them apart from many other electronic pop artists by adding a bittersweet twist to their party anthems. CHERUB brought their party to Madison in fall 2013 and again in the spring of this year, when they were featured as The Majestic’s first “Mystery Show,” which sold out almost immediately after they were announced as the headliner. Apparently, Kelley and Huber didn’t want anyone to be excluded from the party this time around due to a sold-out show: the duo will play two shows, back-to-back, this Friday and Saturday at The Majestic Theatre.
The last few years have been busy ones for Kelley and Huber. Their 2012 album MoM and DaD helped them gain some traction, featuring “XOXO” and the initial release of their monumental sing-along anthem “Doses & Mimosas.” This year, CHERUB re-released “Doses & Mimosas” on their Antipasto EP and again on their full-length album Year of the Caprese, landing the single at number 43 on Billboard’s Rock Airplay Chart and thrusting CHERUB into the national spotlight. The duo was featured on the title track of Big Gigantic’s 2014 album The Night Is Young, and performed over the summer on an impressive circuit of big name festivals including Bonnaroo, Summer Set and more.
There are limited tickets left for both shows, so get yours as soon as possible. This just may be our last chance to see CHERUB at a venue as small and intimate as the Majestic, because they’re on a fast track to stardom and I don’t see them slowing down anytime soon.
