CMJ MUSIC MARATHON: October 16 – 20

Each year in October, New York is invaded by thousands of bands on behalf of the CMJ Music Festival. It’s a great time of year to catch shows from some incredibly talented indie rock bands. Whether it’s an official CMJ Showcase or an unofficial show, New York is the place to be in October. Be sure to catch some stellar performances from these DREAM WAVE approved bands and don’t forget to tune in to the show every Wednesday night at 9PM on the Indie Darkroom webstream for even more ethereal indie rock.


October 4 – The Sunshine Factory @ Bowery Electric
October 6 – The Vandelles are at Mercury Lounge with The Octopus Project. Be sure to get your tickets soon.
October 13 – The Stargazer Lilies, The Sunshine Factory, Gatos de Sensei, Shy Hunters and Neonderthals @ Bar Matchless
October 15 – The Foreign Resort @ Cameo Gallery w/ Autodrone, The Vandelles and Clinical Trials
October 16 – Autodrone @ Spike Hill w/ Foxes In Fiction & Datalog
October 16 – The Asteroid Shop @ Parkside Lounge
October 17 – Dead Leaf Echo, Some Ember, Andre Obin, Rarechild and Treasure Teeth @ Tandem Bar Brooklyn
October 18 – Dead Leaf Echo, Slowness @ Vaudville Park Brooklyn (CMJ Show)
October 19 – SNOWMINE @ PIANOS (Deli Magazine CMJ Showcase)
October 19 – Twin Tigers @ Public Assembly (Brooklyn) 9PM
October 20 – The Indie Darkroom and Highline Records are jointly hosting a CMJ showcase at Pete’s Candy Store. Artists to play this event are Piney Gir, Sweet Lights, Leland Sundries, Backlights and Correatown. Show starts at 4PM so make plans to join us at Pete’s Candy Store.
October 20 – Dead Leaf Echo @ Ding Dong Lounge w/Ringo Deathstarr, Screen Vinyl Image and Brief Candles (CMJ Show)
October 20 – Monogold @ Delinquency (Bushwick) 7:45PM & Autumn Bowl (Greenpoint) 10:30PM
October 20 – SNOWMINE @ Spike Hill (Baeble Music CMJ Showcase)
October 27 – Dead Leaf Echo @ Shea Stadium Brooklyn w/ Ringo Deathstarr and Ra Ra Rasputin
November 15 – Pop Pistol @ Lit Lounge.