CMJ 2012 PREVIEW: 10 Bands To Add To Your Docket
More than 1,000 bands are playing at CMJ 2012, which launches today in NYC. Here are The Owl Mag’s
top ten don’t-wanna-miss shows to ensure you and your loved ones have a kicking CMJ ’12.
JJAMZ
LA-based JJAMZ (pronounced juh-jamz allegedly) spin pop hooks packed with a huge amount of street cred. Listen if you will accept their love.
Listen: “Heartbeat”
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Santos Party House (upstairs)
Sleepies
Don’t let the band name fool you, Brooklyn punk group Sleepies will definitely not induce slumber.
Listen: “Seriously”
Catch them: Saturday, Oct. 20 @ 59 Canal Street
Ms Mr
With the release of their debut EP Candy Bar Creep Show and tour dates supporting Marina & The Diamonds and Grouplove, 2012 has been kind to this enigmatic pop-duo.
Listen: “Dark Doo Wop”
Dark Doo Wop from MS MR on Vimeo.
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Bowery Ballroom, 6pm
Foxygen
Astoria-based glam rockers Foxygen make bedroom psychedelics that will leave you wanting more.
Listen: “Make It Known”
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Brooklyn Bowl; Friday, Oct. 19 @ Bowery Ballroom; Saturday, Oct.
20 @ 59 Canal Street.
MNDR
Fresh off the heels of her LP Feed Me Diamonds out in August, NY/Bay Area MNDR (real name Amanda Warner) stands out among the large crop of female synth-pop vocalists with her unique style + production credentials.
Listen: “Stay”
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Brooklyn Bowl
Generationals
With large scale exposure by way of Lena Dunham featuring them on a recent Girls episode, only time will tell if this New Orleans-based Generationals can make the leap to the mainstream.
Listen: “Yours Forever”
Catch them: Wednesday, Oct. 17 @ Fontana’s Pire Party; Thursday. Oct 18 @ Glasslands
Body Language
Brooklyn-based nu-disco foursome Body Language have made quite a splash with their recent Grammar EP. With enough ammo, their forthcoming full length (due in early 2013) could be a cross-over hit.
Listen: “Falling Out”
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Matchless
Wild Child
Austin-based folk group Wild Child have been on our radar since we first heard the stunning duet “Pillow Talk.” Come sway and see what the fuss is all about.
Listen: “Pillow Talk”
Wild Child – Pillow Talk from Rob Wadleigh on Vimeo.
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Rebel
CITIZENS!
London-based CITIZENS! (not to be confused with Citizen) are described as synth-noirists. See for yourself if they fit the bill.
Listen: “True Romance”
Catch them: Thursday, Oct. 18 @ Santos Party House (upstairs)
Braids
Montreal-based Braids provide unique electro-pop ambiance that will undoubtedly whet your appetite for more.
Listen: “Lemonade”
Catch them: Saturday, Oct. 20 @ Bowery Ballroom