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Christofer Drew probably doesn't see singer/guitarist Cameron Walker and his band Weatherstar as major competition in the battle for heartfelt-folk-rock supremacy. They've both shared a stage, and they share a manager. Plus, there's enough love to go around, right?

Sure, Christofer Drew and Cameron Walker do look remarkably alike, and Walker might not sport the same under-eye paint and coonskin cap as the Never Shout Never frontman. But this doe-eyed songwriter is still pretty cute without the makeup and accessories. And though Weatherstar sounds like some kind of Doppler radar technology, he writes gorgeous acoustic-tinged tearjerkers and pop-rock anthems with the assist of drummer Billy Toti.

Check out standout Weatherstar songs like "Wish You Would Stay," "Postcards," Rainy Day" and "All In Your Head" for stripped-back tracks with traces of early Dashboard Confessional, Panic! At The Disco Ben Kweller, and Something Corporate.

Weatherstar's self-titled EP is out now. Be sure to check out the band's official MySpace page for upcoming tour dates.

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Something Corporate (Credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

When I rolled up to Bamboozle Left yesterday afternoon, I was immediately bombarded with a zillion texts saying, "Did you hear? The Jonas Brothers are TOTES playing with Something Corporate tonight!! Freal!" I nearly stopped dead in my tracks and said out loud, "Shut! The! Door!"

As the day wore on -- and bands like Never Shout Never, Hey Monday, The Maine and Orianthi rocked the stage -- I kept my eyes peeled for any of the Jo Bro fros. Unfortunately, the only sighting I had was of Simon Rex, who was playing the fest as his rap alter ego Dirt Nasty. What a disappointment on so many levels.

The Jonas Brothers did eventually show up (Nick and Joe, at least), but only to oogle Andrew McMahon and a newly reformed Soco from the side of the stage. Bummer to the max. Guess that collaboration will have to wait. However, Something Corporate just announced they'll be playing Bamboozle in Chicago on May 15. I wonder if an appearance at Bamboozle in New Jersey -- and a possible Jonas Brothers duet -- is imminent? One can only hope.

Finally, a week or so ago, I spotted Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato getting their pop-punk on at New Found Glory's gig at Hollywood's House Of Blues. Between their love for NFG and Soco, I wonder if the band is burnin' up for a new musical direction? As you ponder that horrible pun, check out more pictures from Bamboozle Left after the jump!

After the show, Never Shout Never frontman Christofer Drew was going to play a pickup flag football game. Nice face paint, bro. (Credit: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

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Tags Andrew McMahon, Christofer Drew, Demi Lovato, Hey Monday, Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, Never Shout Never, New Found Glory, Nick Jonas, Orianthi, Something Corporate, The Maine

"Swim" is Jack's Mannequin's most compelling song yet. Clearly there's no shortage of bands whose choruses scream their heads off about feelings right now. Believe me. I see all of their videos. But very few of their bleeding hearts come through the music as genuinely as Andrew McMahon's does.

Listening to "Swim," the frustration of the former Something Corporate frontman invades your guts, tingles in your intestines, snakes up your esophagus, pushes out from behind your solar plexus and bursts out of your mouth as something new. Something hopeful. It feels like McMahon himself is grabbing you by the back of the neck and dragging you forward, no matter what obstacles you've dreamed up to hold yourself back. "Swim" is downright inspiring.

"Swim" is the second single from Jack's Mannequin's The Glass Passenger. The brand-new video is just below. Let it roll.

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Great news here for the fellas: according to Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin it's totally possible to watch multiple episodes of South Park every night and convince a woman to marry you! The very minor downside is that you may or may not have to be a major rock star to pull it off. So, uhh, stick to those recorder lessons, eh?

Aside from revealing the fact that he's a big dirty joke junkie, McMahon's interview on "The 5" makes him sound like the perfect gentleman. He's starting a clothing line called River Apparel that donates half its profits to charity, he loves his dog Doris, plays the piano, and he's always looking for new ways to make art.

Get the scoop on five of the former Something Corporate frontman's biggest obsessions in the video below. And if that's not enough dirt for you, McMahon suggests that you scour the lyrics of his latest album, The Glass Passenger. It's very personal. Watch "The Resolution." You'll see.

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Tags Andrew McMahon, Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate, The 5

I asked you to send me your questions for The Cab. Then I asked The Cab, and ye, verily, they answered. And their answers -- which range from killer robots and Star Wars to pancakes and Meatloaf (the guy) -- may surprise you. Also, somehow Something Corporate and Paul Blart: Mall Cop made their way into the Buzzworthy interview too.

Watch The Cab answer your Buzzworthy blog fan questions now.

PS: Yes, that's a framed photo of Bayside above the couch.

Tags Bayside, Meatloaf, Something Corporate, The Cab