There is nothing more exciting than listening to an album you’ve never heard by a band you’ve never heard and be blown away.That’s what The Porchistas did to me here. I have always had a liking for folkish music, but never did I listen to anything like this. They used horns in their weird beats […]
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CMJ is a world wind of music. So many bands. So little time. Here are ESBM’s highlights from the week: Mercies The Suffield, Connecticut trio played an awe and inspiring set Friday night at Sullivan Hall. I was captivated by their uplifting melodic rock. Their modern, minimalistic take on the 50’s and 60’s was gripping
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The annual CMJ Marathon ended last night after four days of music. The Marathon which took place all over New York City and took over most venues featuring over 1,300 artist performances. The artists featured on the Marathon roster varied across all genres with many labels having showcases celebrating the talent of their bands, DJs
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Via Coma is a band from Lafayette, California. Their name means “through endless sleep.” Their debut album, Figures, was released this year and its really quite good. In a weird way, this band reminds me of an indie and happy Hawthorne Heights. Don’t ask me why, it just does. The first song is called “Aquanota.”
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I only have one word to describe the performance Thursday night – AMAZING! Born and raised in NJ I’m a little embarrassed to admit this was my very first time ever seeing Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform live. I didn’t really know what to expect, I know a lot of people who
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