Yeah, I'm jumping on the bandwagon and have my own list of band's you should see at the CMJ Music Marathon this week. But unlike other lists mine is in no particular order (notice it's alphabetized).
Bad Books- Featuring Kevin Devine and Andy Hull, two of my favorite songwriters, it's a match made! You can stream the band's new album here: http://www.myspace.com/badbooksmusic They perform at Bowery Ballroom on Oct. 20 at 8:30pm.
Black Taxi- Danceable rock'n roll. Just check out their video for "Up Here For Thinking, Down There for Dancing" here: http://www.myspace.com/blacktaximusic Hot, right? They perform Oct. 20 at Arlene's Grocey 3:30pm, Oct. 21 at Rockwood Music Hall stage 2 (10pm), and Oct. 23 at The Studio of Webster Hall (11pm).
Bodega Girls- If you want to dance and have a good time, watch Bodega Girls. They will make you sweat, they will get in your face, and dance with you. Sensual, hot, fun. Bodega Girls got soul. Indie. Electro. Rock. They perform at Arlene's Grocery on Oct. 22 (5pm). I saw them twice at last year's CMJ and they were one of the best acts! Check out "ain't that cold" here: http://www.myspace.com/bodegagirls
Cassette Kids- Recently discovered this Aussie band. Another great fun dance band. Indie electro pop rock! Check our review and photos of their first NYC show here. They perform Oct. 20 at Sneak Attack Media's showcase at The Delancey (3:45pm) with Jukebox the Ghost and also Oct. 21 (7pm). Listen to them here: http://www.myspace.com/cassettekids
Fake Problems- Folk punk from Florida. Playing 8 CMJ showcases. That's impressive. Playing all sorts of showcases. Just go here for all the details: http://www.myspace.com/fakeproblems
Hank and Cupcakes- Good pop music you can dance to. Bass and drums, that's all. That's all they need. Sexy music. They cover Joy Division. Tunes, video, and showcases here: http://www.myspace.com/hankandcupcakes
Miniboone- 5-piece indie/pop from Brooklyn. This band is nuts live. 3 musicians play both keyboard and guitar plus sing. Check out the band's new single and an interview here. They are playing 6 CMJ Music Marathon showcases. http://www.myspace.com/minibooneband
Naam: My nod for heavier music goes to Naam. Playing Oct. 20 at Mercury Lounge (7pm) and Union Pool (late). Doomy. http://www.myspace.com/naamdestroysfaces
Neutral Uke Hotel- Neutral Milk Hotel cover songs played on ukulele. Awesome. Performing Oct. 22 at Cameo (9pm). Listen here: http://www.myspace.com/neutralukehotel
River City Extension- Orchestral folk rock from Jersey. They recall The Avett Brothers, Murder by Death, and Man Man. Playing Oct. 19 at Music Hall of Williamsburg with Kevin Devine. http://www.myspace.com/rivercityextension
Screaming Females- Rock 'n roll punk band from New Brunswick. Groovy greatness. Performing Oct. 19 at Brooklyn Bowl with Yo La Tengo (8pm, free), Oct. 21 at Music Hall of Williamsburg (7pm) with the Pains of Being Pure at Heart, and Oct. 23 at Maxwell's (8pm) with Corin Tucker Band. http://www.myspace.com/screamingfemales
The Gay Blades- new album featuring Mike from Kiss Kiss. You know it'll be a crazy show. Good ole' rock. Performing Oct. 20 at Maxwell's and Oct. 21 at Spike Hill. http://www.myspace.com/gayblades
Waking Lights- Folk rock with a violinist. Sweet. Check out the song "Only the sex." Performing Oct. 19 at The delancey, Oct. 21 at Spike Hill, Oct. 22 at Bruar falls (day), and Rockwood Music Hall (night). http://www.myspace.com/wakinglights
Young Mammals- Experimental indie rock. Think Flaming Lips, Broken Social Scene, or Sunset Rubdown. Sound good? Performing Oct. 19 at The Living Room (1pm), Oct. 22 at Spike Hill (daytime), and Crash Mansion (night). http://youngmammals.com/
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