It’s officially time for CMJ. Don’t have time to get to all of the showcases we featured last week? Here’s a list of 15 bands to look out for. Behold!
Strong beats backing acoustic guitars, synths and funky bass lines. Some songs are 80’s throw backs, some hearken to arrangements reminiscent of Beck.
Tuesday 10/19 @ Highline Ballroom (7PM)
Friday 10/22 @ Cameo Gallery (10:30PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Santos Party House (10:30PM)
14. A Million Years
This is the band I play in, enough said.
Tuesday 10/19 @ Arlene’s Grocery (9PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Spike Hill (4:30PM)
13. Savoir Adore
Solid songwriting in the vein of Arcade Fire. Melodic and catchy through and through.
Thursday 10/21 @ Public Assembly (4:30PM)
Thursday 10.21 @ Bowery Electric (7PM)
Saturday 10.23 @ The Delancey (3PM)
12. Cloud Nothing
Cleveland Ohio based washed out punk riffs. Melodic and punchy.
Wednesday 10/20 @ Rock Shop (8:30PM)
Thursday 10/21 @ Cake Shop (11PM)
11. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
90’s indie rock with too many great songs to mention.
Thursday 10/21 @ Music Hall of Williamsburg (11:30PM)
10. Jaill
Brilliant indie rock fortified with twangy guitars and psychedelic undertones.
Thursday 10/21 @ The Studio @ Webster Hall (8PM)
9. Quilty
For those who have a sweet spot for 90’s grunge and more specifically the Pixies.
Tuesday 10/19 @ The Knitting Factory (7PM)
Chillwave beats with great soundscapes built in.
Tuesday 10/19 @ The Delancy (11:45PM)
Shoegazer dream rock that will peak the fancy of any My Bloody Valentine fan.
Saturday 10/23 @ Spike Hill (12PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Vaudeville Park (8PM)
6. Baths
Electro indie tunes with creativity to spare. Listen to “Heart” and “Apologetic Shoulder Blades”.
Friday 10/22 @ Knitting Factory (9PM)
Easy listening acoustic British indie songs. Dream like melodies weaved by Alessi herself.
Thursday 10/21 @ Bowery Electric (9:50PM)
Solid low-fi indie songwriting. Each brilliant song peaks through a thick layer of reverb.
Wednesday 10/20 @ Rock Shop (11:30PM)
3. Kisses
Electro dance pop that will have you swaying, dancing, and kissing. Colorful stage presence and tight arrangement.
Tuesday 10/19 @ Santos Party House (7PM)
Wednesday 10/20 @ Public Assembly (11PM)
Thursday 10/21 @ Backstage (9PM)
Friday 10/22 @ The Studio @ Webster Hall (7PM)
Friday 10/22 @ Glasslands (11PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Arlene’s Grocery (11:30AM)
Saturday 10/23 @ The Delancey (8PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Public Assembly (9PM)
2. Chappo
Brilliant garage rock with spacey overtones. Check out “Come Home”.
Saturday 10/23 @ Spike Hill (10PM)
Male/female vocals aren’t the only thing to love about this ‘about to be big’ band. Won’t be surprised to see them headlining some major showcases by the time SXSW rolls around.
Tuesday 10/19 @ Santos Party House (7:30PM)
Tuesday 10/19 @ Cameo Gallery (11PM)
Friday 10/22 @ Bruar Falls (2PM)
Friday 10/22 @ Bowery Electric (8PM)
Saturday 10/23 @ Santos Party House (7PM)
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