News
Festival Ran October 15-19
Oct 20, 2013
By Julia Underwood
Saturday was the final day of CMJ 2013. We sent writer/photographer down to cover the action. Check out her photos of Ice Choir and The Deer Tracks. More
Festival Runs October 15-19
Oct 19, 2013
By Julia Underwood
Thursday was the third day of CMJ 2013. We set writer/photographer Laura Studarus down to cover the action. Check out her shots of Gems, Jensen Sportag, Ejecta, and Shine 2009. More
Festival Runs October 15-19
Oct 17, 2013
By Julia Underwood
Wednesday was the second day of CMJ activities. We set writer/photographer Laura Studarus down to cover the action. More
Our Nation is Out Now Via Cascine, Band Performing at CMJ This Week
Oct 16, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Yesterday, Finnish duo (and former “Pleased to Meet You” artists) Shine 2009 released their sophomore album Our Nation. Full of icy beats and deep grooves the project plays like a perfect disco mixtape. More
Festival Runs October 15-19
Oct 15, 2013
By Julia Underwood
Today marked the beginning of CMJ 2013. We were there to cover the action. More
Festival Runs October 15-19
Oct 14, 2013
By Laura Studarus
CMJ kicks off this Tuesday in New York. In honor of the festival, here are a few of the acts we’re most excited to see, compiled in handy playlist form. More
Oct 11, 2013
By Laura Studarus
This summer at OFF Festival, we caught a set from Polish duo Rebeka. We enjoied it so much we asked them to participate in our on going mixtape series. More
Yuck, Father John Misty, and Others Confirmed to Perform
Oct 04, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Taking place later this month Oct. 15-19 throughout New York City, this year’s CMJ Music Marathon has finalized its line-up of artists and schedule of performances. More
Includes The Dismemberment Plan, Savages, Real Estate, and More
Aug 28, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
This year’s CMJ Music Marathon has announced his preliminary line-up of artists. More
Reviews
Oct 24, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Pains of Being Pure at Heart offshoot Ice Choir started their Saturday Night set at pianos late due to tech issues. More
Oct 24, 2013
By Laura Studarus
The highlights of day four of CMJ were two very different artists: Eleanor Friedberger and Willis Earl Beal. While both are incredibly talented musicians with idiosyncratic worldviews, their varying levels of commitment made for two very different sets. More
Oct 22, 2013
By Laura Studarus
By the third day of any festival, it takes a lot to get fans to come out to shows early. More
Oct 21, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Day two of CMJ was crammed with notable bands. The problem with the festival is that it’s spread around the lower east side and Brooklyn, and you can’t be everywhere at the same time (yet, anyway). With that in mind, I ended up catching sets from The History of Apple Pie, StaG, Little Daylight, and Rebeka.
Oct 16, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Two bands, Claire and NONONO graced the festival with their first ever shows in the U.S. It certainly won’t be the last we hear from them. More
