Cynthia G. Mason
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Cynthia G. Mason is a songwriter based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. She self-released albums (as cassettes) on her own label, Spiderwoman. She was featured on the cover of the Philadelphia City Paper
and her version of Richard Buckner
's "Surprise, AZ" was included on a compilation of covers produced by The Believer
magazine. In January 2007, she released her first nationally distributed album, Quitter's Claim, on the High Two
label. The album was produced by and features guitarist Larry D. Brown, who records under the Grey Reverend moniker and is a member of The Cinematic Orchestra
. She also sings on BC Camplight's 2005 album Hide, Run Away on the One Little Indian label.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
. She self-released albums (as cassettes) on her own label, Spiderwoman. She was featured on the cover of the Philadelphia City Paper
Philadelphia City Paper
Philadelphia City Paper is a free alternative news weekly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was established in November 1981 as a spin-off of the now defunct WXPN Express newsletter. New issues are released every Thursday....
and her version of Richard Buckner
Richard Buckner
Richard Buckner is an American singer-songwriter born in California. After living in Edmonton, Alberta for a number of years, he currently resides in Brooklyn, NY...
's "Surprise, AZ" was included on a compilation of covers produced by The Believer
The Believer (magazine)
The Believer is a United States literary magazine that also covers other arts and general culture. Founded and designed in 2003 by the writer and publisher Dave Eggers, it is edited by Vendela Vida, Heidi Julavits and Ed Park...
magazine. In January 2007, she released her first nationally distributed album, Quitter's Claim, on the High Two
High Two
High Two is a record label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was launched in 2004 with the release of music by Dave Burrell and Sonic Liberation Front....
label. The album was produced by and features guitarist Larry D. Brown, who records under the Grey Reverend moniker and is a member of The Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra
The Cinematic Orchestra is a British jazz and electronic outfit, created in 1997 by Jason Swinscoe. The band is signed to Ninja Tune independent record label. In addition to Swinscoe, the band includes PC former DJ Food member on turntables, Luke Flowers , Tom Chant , Nick Ramm , Stuart McCallum ...
. She also sings on BC Camplight's 2005 album Hide, Run Away on the One Little Indian label.