Monday, October 24 2011
CMJ 2011: Purity Ring + Gauntlet Hair + Electric Guest
The Windish Agency showcase brought electro-pop wunderkinds Purity Ring, perhaps the finest new band CMJ 2011 has to offer, to the stage, along with a nicely eclectic roster of other acts.
Friday, October 21 2011
CMJ 2011: EMA + Marques Toliver + Alabama Shakes + Dry the River + Lydia
The High Road Touring Showcase at Bowery Ballroom let EMA's scuzzy grandeur shine, buoyed by a showstopping performance from soulful Alabama Shakes and an engaging set by Marques Toliver.
Thursday, October 20 2011
CMJ 2011 Day 2: Little Red + Cloud Nothings + Exit Music
Showcase offers viewpoints prevalent in today’s music scene with varying success. Little Red, Cloud Nothings and Exitmusic at Pianos on 10/19.
CMJ 2011 Day 2: Tanlines + King Krule + Little Red + Teengirl Fantasy
The True Panther Sounds / PopGun showcase displayed a wide range of talents, from Tanlines's emotive synth-pop, to Teengirl Fantasy's epic house revival, to King Krule's street-smart guitar-pop.
Friday, October 22 2010
CMJ 2010: The Aikiu + Sky Larkin + Sherlocks Daughter + Arpline
For those willing to make it out to the Bell House in Gowanus, and there weren't many, a nice mix of bands awaited.
Wednesday, November 5 2008
CMJ Music Marathon 2008: From Top Draw to Taco Bell
Whether they were looking for a quick blast of blog action or a record deal, over 1,000 bands poured into New York City looking for that elusive ounce of praise that could elevate them from a gaggle of fans to the Gossip Girl soundtrack. Here are the best 20 and the worst 10 artists.
Tuesday, October 28 2008
CMJ Music Marathon 2008 Day 5: Monotonix
Words and Pictures by John Bohannon
