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.
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
For Fans Of: Animal Collective, Oberhofer
CMJ Gigs: 10/23 – Pianos @ 1:45 PM
10/25 – Brooklyn Night Bazaar @ 9 PM
For Fans Of: Sufjan Stevens, How To Dress Well
CMJ Gigs: 10/22 – Rough Trade @ 10 PM
10/23 – Rough Trade @ 11 PM
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
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
For Fans Of: The Strokes, The Black Keys
CMJ Gigs: 10/22 – The Living Room @ 10:05
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