CMJ Artist Previews!

Whether or not it’s on your radar at the moment, the annual CMJ Music Marathon is here at last and as usual, there is no shortage of talent being presented. Artists from Austin to Australia and surf rock to speed metal will be taking one of the 80 stages peppered across New York City to vie for the attention of the estimated 125,000 fans throughout the course of the events four days of madness. If you, like many others, are feeling overwhelmed by the foray of artists that have been named to the festivals lineup, here is a bit of a teaser for some key acts to look out for.

BØRNS

For Fans Of: Portugal. The Man, Foxygen

CMJ Gigs: 10/21 – Mercury Lounge @ 9 PM

10/23 – Pianos @ 2:30 PM + Fader Fort @ 8:45 PM

10/25 – Brooklyn Night Bazaar @ 5:30 PM

Sun Club

For Fans Of: Animal Collective, Oberhofer

CMJ Gigs: 10/23 – Pianos @ 1:45 PM

10/25 – Brooklyn Night Bazaar @ 9 PM

Moses Sumney

For Fans Of: Sufjan Stevens, How To Dress Well

CMJ Gigs: 10/22 – Rough Trade @ 10 PM

10/23 – Rough Trade @ 11 PM

The Wans

For Fans Of: The Dead Weather, Black Keys, Queens Of The Stone Age

CMJ Gigs: 10/21 – Knitting Factory @ 7:30 PM

10/21 – Matchless @ 10:45 PM

10/24 – Spike Hill @ 4:35 PM

10/25 – Arlene’s Grocery @ 4:50 PM

VÉRITÉ

For Fans Of: Ryn Weaver, Ellie Goulding,Tove Lo

CMJ Gigs: 10/21 – Knitting Factory @ 11:40 PM

10/22 – Brooklyn Bowl @ 9 PM

10/23 – Santos Party House @ 9 PM

10/25 – Glasslands Gallery @ 8:15

Barkhouse

For Fans Of: The Strokes, The Black Keys

CMJ Gigs: 10/22 – The Living Room @ 10:05

Vinyl Thief

For Fans Of: Yeasayer, Bombay Bicycle Club

CMJ Gigs: 10/21 – Marlin Room (Webster Hall) @ 5:45 PM

10/22 – The Living Room @ 11:55 PM