The CMJ Music Marathon hosts over 1000 different bands at 75 different venues - it can be a little overwhelming! Click here to see the full band list and schedule, but below are some suggestions since it's impossible to see every show. Click on the band name to have a listen!
Atomic Tom
The next big rock band. You'll see.
Oct 11, 8:00PM Mercury Lounge New York, NY (Pre CMJ Show)
Oct 21, 6:00PM Macy's New York, NY (DETAILS/ Kenneth Cole Reaction Party)
Oct 22, 10:00 pm Arlene's Grocery
BlipBlipBleep
An amazing combination of indie rock and electronic music, with ridiculously catchy songs.
Oct 19, 6:30PM CMJ: Spike Hill Brooklyn, New York
Oct 22, 8:30PM CMJ: R Bar New York, NY
Oct 23, 7:30PM CMJ: Webster Hall (Studio) New York City, NY
The Bloodsugars
Bright indie pop rock with a clear 80's influence.
Oct 21, 12:00am (Thursday Night) @ Cameo Gallery
Casey Shea
Singer songwriter with a soulful voice and catchy songs.
Oct 22, 3:00 pm Family Records Showcase @ The Living Room
Christina LaRocca and Heavy Weather
Powerful soulful vocals backed up with some funk.
Oct 23, 8:00pm CMJ SHOWCASE @ Village Underground
Jon Sandler
Soulful catchy pop rock with a hint of southern rock
Oct 20th, 10:30pm Googie's Lounge (Official CMJ Showcase)
Oct 20th 11:30 pm @ Bunga's Den (Unofficial x1fm.com CMJ party)
*Not a typo - Jon has a doubleheader!
Lacrymosa
Indie with classical influences
Oct 22, 4:00PM Family Records Showcase @ The Living Room
Lissie
Indie folk rock with enchanting vocals.
Oct 22 2010 7:00P Hiro Ballroom New York, NY
Love and Logic
Pop rock band with a cello and insanely catchy hooks.
Oct 20 8:00pm Bunga's Den (Unofficial x1fm.com CMJ party)
Neon Indian
Indie electro rock with an 80's vibe.
Oct 23rd 8pm, Bowery Ballroom
Pearl and the Beard
Quirky indie folk rock
Oct 19, 3:00pm Music Slut Day Party @ Pianos
Oct 19, 11:00pm Deli Magazine Showcase @ The Delancey
Oct 20, 5:00pm Green Room Booking Showcase @ Spike Hill
Oct 21, 9:00pm Green Room Booking Showcase @ Cameo Gallery
Oct 22, 5:00pm Family Records Showcase @ The Living Room, 5pm
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Straight up indie pop rock
Oct 21, Music Hall of Williamsburg
Two Door Cinema Club
Power indie pop rock
Oct 21, Webster Hall
Wakey! Wakey!
Bouncy piano rock that you can NOT get out of your head.
Oct 22, 10:00pm High Road Showcase @ Bowery Ballroom
Also check out PopGun's Unofficial CMJ Party @ Glasslands
Featuring a DJ set by Anamanaguchi (writers of the Scott Pilgrim video game score)
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