I covered this year’s CMJ for Flavorpill/Flavorwire and was given free reign as to which bands to see.
First up was the Terrorbird day showcase at Cake Shop featuring Silver Starling, ZAZA, Warpaint, Darlings, and Black Hollies (topping the day party with a very catchy set).
CMJ 2009: ZAZA at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
Next up were Freelance Whales, Findlay Brown (who was reminiscent of Elvis, albeit quieter), TigerCity, and the Postelles at Bowery Ballroom.
CMJ 2009: Findlay Brown at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: The Postelles at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
Next up: CMJ 2009 (Friday) featuring Depreciation Guild, Phantogram, The xx, and School of Seven Bells.
Read further to see the rest of the photos from the day…
CMJ 2009: Silver Starling at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Silver Starling at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: ZAZA at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: ZAZA at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Warpaint at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Warpaint at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Darlings at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Black Hollies at Cake Shop; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Freelance Whales at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Freelance Whales at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Freelance Whales at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Findlay Brown at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: Findlay Brown at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: TigerCity at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: TigerCity at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: TigerCity at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: The Postelles at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: The Postelles at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
CMJ 2009: The Postelles at Bowery Ballroom; October 21st 2009
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