CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festivalhas announced its first round of performing bands and artists including: Portugal. The Man, CSS, Neon Indian, The Wombats, Wild Flag, Metronomy, Talib Kweli, Givers, Zola Jesus, Class Actress, Dum Dum Girls, Art vs. Science, Viva Brother, Davila 666, Eleanor Friedberger, EMA, Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, US Royalty, Datarock, Kermit Ruffins, The Parlotones, Kvelertak, Sea of Bees, Handsome Furs and Memoryhouse.
Hundreds more acts will be announced in the coming weeks, so please visit www.cmj.com/marathon for the latest lineup updates. CMJ Music Marathon 2011 will be held in New York City from October 18-22.
To get your 2011 CMJ badge, please visit: http://www.cmj.com/marathon/attend/register
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