Just over a year ago, Jen and I went into Manhattan on a bright October morning, heading to the Bowery Electric. It was the last day of the CMJ Festival and we were there to see Pearl and the Beard play a short set at noon. We were going to see them a few weeks later as the opener for the David Wax Museum and decided to go see them that day without having listened to any of their songs before. Not knowing what to expect, we went from the warm, bright sunshine to the cool, [...]
It's the ninth day of 2012, you're feeling a little down because you've already broken at least one of your four resolutions. You're at your desk and you're dragging a little bit with a full work week ahead of you. I feel your pain. But I have the anecdote and it comes in the form of Los Angeles band Electric Guest . The band was a breakout winner at CMJ, getting lots of love at the ATG official CMJ showcase . They just released their video for "This Head I Hold". It's a fun, warehouse performance with fantastic [...]
Estamos haciendo un recuento de lo vivido durante los 5 días del festival CMJ Music Marathon 2011 . Ahí encontrarán videos en vivo de las bandas, o fotos, o nada (dependiendo de cuánto apestaron) , para que se hagan una idea del potencial de cada propuesta musical. Por acá pueden ver lo acontecido en el resto de los días. Un poco tarde, pero aquí va el reporte del último día en CMJ. Estuvo movida la cosa. Comenzamos la jornada de nuevo en el Cake Shop con el powerpop de Diehard , [...]
CMJ 2011 rolled into New York City, took over its streets and wore out its avid music fans for the better part of a week. I've only barely recovered, having seen 20+ bands, passed through too many venues to even count, and consumed more than a fair share of free booze. Without further ado, here are five highlights from my Part 1 coverage: 1. A Lull - Day 1, Lefse Records Showcase @ Pianos Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me that day. Though the venue is typically too [...]
![[CMJ 2011 x Interview] Gabriel Stark](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3826699_lg.jpg)
Over the past year, Bronx-based musician/producer Gabriel Stark has gone from a well known New York producer to a fully fledged artist in his own right. With six releases being put out in one year, Mr. Stark has one clear goal, and that is to consistently hit the studio and improve during every second of studio time. His motivation hasn't gone to waste, though, with each new release improving on the last. With his latest album Thank You Starky , which you can listen to here , Stark has improved his lyrical abilities, production techniques, and, [...]
![[CMJ 2011 x Interview] The Static Jacks](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3826700_lg.jpg)
Indie rock band The Static Jacks have gone from being the little known New Jersey-based band Waterdown Clockwise to touring alongside Tokyo Police Club, White Denim, Biffy Clyro and Titus Andronicus. Since changing their name, the band was named Breakthrough Artist of the Day by NME on July 23, 2010, and this year, the New Jersey rockers were signed to Fearless Records. Since then, they've released their debut album If You're Young , and are currently on a U.S. tour supporting The Wombats. The band was also one of six bands to perform at SKoA and The [...]
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Here's a roundup of my favorite CMJ 2011 bands. Trash Talk | ANR | Gotye | Electric Guest | The Stepkids | Walk The Moon | Fort Lean
Estamos haciendo un recuento de lo vivido durante los 5 días del festival CMJ Music Marathon 2011 . Ahí encontrarán videos en vivo de las bandas, o fotos, o nada (dependiendo de cuánto apestaron) , para que se hagan una idea del potencial de cada propuesta musical. Por acá pueden ver lo acontecido en el resto de los días. El viernes fue un día más bien ligero en cuanto al número de bandas vistas, pero a su vez fue el más activo en lo que se refiere al "networking". Nos pasamos la tarde en [...]
CMJ was Gotye 's first time performing in New York, and the room was packed the two times I caught him. The Australian pop star had to strip down his set, and visuals, to fit in NYC's smaller clubs, and the results were very special and intimate performances. Shot for Time Out NY and Purevolume . Click here for more CMJ 2011 highlights.
![[CMJ 2011 x Interview] Sleeper Agent](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3820617_lg.jpg)
Bowling Green, KY rock band Sleeper Agent have risen quickly over the past year, going from a duo, to a full fledged band, to putting out their debut album in no time at all. From touring alongside Cage The Elephant and Company of Thieves, to recording with producer Jay Joyce, it's clear that the Kentucky group has big aspirations. The band, who just wrapped up their U.S. headling tour , made a stop at this year's CMJ Music Marathon to perform at SKoA's very own CMJ showcase . During the showcase, I had the chance to [...]
Electric Guest 's clean and soulful sound is reminiscent of Rome , Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi's project. The room started buzzing when Danger Mouse entered with Julian Casablancas to check out Electric Guest at the All Things Go showcase. Shot for Time Out NY and All Things Go . Click here for more CMJ 2011 highlights.
Estamos haciendo un recuento de lo vivido durante los 5 días del festival CMJ Music Marathon 2011 . Ahí encontrarán videos en vivo de las bandas, o fotos, o nada (dependiendo de cuánto apestaron) , para que se hagan una idea del potencial de cada propuesta musical. Por acá pueden ver lo que sucedió el resto de los días. White Fence Comenzamos el día temprano de regreso en el Cake Shop con un showcase organizado por nyctaper. White Fence trajo un sonido playerísimo y bastante ruidoso. Un set [...]
Every October there’s one week of crazy madness in New York City as a thousand or so bands and a couple thousand music fans and tastemakers descend on Brooklyn and the East Village like a veritable swarm of locusts to separate the wheat from the chaff, to wheedle out the musicians that have a solid chance of becoming the next big thing. The College Music Journal’s Music Marathon, which you probably know as just CMJ, is an absolute whirlwind of running espresso-fueled around New York to seek out your favorite new artists in crowded, dark clubs – it’s more than [...]
![[CMJ 2011 Recap] Elizabeth gets rewired with Cities Aviv, Datarock, Blonde Summer and more](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/3818130_lg.jpg)
New York City is pretty much already the definition of sensory overload, all by itself, on a random Tuesday, in the middle of nothing, when half of the city calls in sick. So when it's time for the annual cluster-you-know-what known as the CMJ Music Marathon ? If I were Johnny-Five , my circuits would have shorted. Lucky for you, I just eeked by in the "living to tell about it" category, so I here I am, living. And telling you about it! In no particular order, I present to you: my favorite finds from CMJ [...]
Today, you fall into one of two categories. Either you went to The Orchard Showcase during CMJ last week or you did not. I’ll first address those of you who did come… Dear friends, colleagues, clients, artists and random music lovers off the streets, thank you! Thank you for making ...
I saw Trash Talk during SXSW when they tossed around garbage cans after a peaceful James Blake set, but what made their CMJ shows special was their unusual hype. With publications like Spin, the Village Voice and others billing them as the band to see, kids showed up not expecting a hardcore band from Sacramento. As Lee let out the first scream, and the heavy bass popped with the cymbal, most of the crowd ran away from the stage and things got chaotic, in the best way possible. Shot for Time Out NY and [...]
Official Website MySpace Facebook Twitter My 3rd CMJ Music Marathon was a blast. More so things I did around it which is stuff like attend tapings of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report (so awesome!) meeting tons of new people (you know who you are *winkyface*) and the very few bands I was excited to see. Not [...]
Similar to ANR , The Stepkids are the full package; talented musicians with a tasteful creative vision. I've seen them three times and it keeps getting better. They were bummed they couldn't use their projector because of the sunlight, but I think the NYC skyline is tough to beat. Shot for Time Out NY and Purevolume Click here for more CMJ 2011 highlights.
Estamos haciendo un recuento de lo vivido durante los 5 días del festival CMJ Music Marathon 2011 . Ahí encontrarán videos en vivo de las bandas, o fotos, o nada (dependiendo de cuánto apestaron) , para que se hagan una idea del potencial de cada propuesta musical. Por acá pueden ver el resto de los días. The Duke Spirit De esto se trata CMJ, de dejarse sorprender. Estaba caminando por Union Square, cerca al campus de NYU, y de repente el sonido de una batería acaparó [...]
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