Well Canada isn’t going to be the only foreign country represented at CMJ this year, it seems as if some of our Kiwi friends will be making the trip as well (but not The Phoenix Foundation sadly). On October 17 at The Delancey there’s gonna be a little New Zealand get together hosted by famous…

In keeping with my all Canadian theme, here’s my CMJ hat-trick post for the day. On October 18, White Whale Records records is putting on a showcase at the Knitting Factory featuring Vancouver’s Octoberman (aka Marc Morissette), fellow Vancouverites Mohawk Lodge, and Toronto’s Culture Reject (Michael O’Connell). My most loyal readers may recall that I…

The Mint Records showcase at CMJ this year features three Canadian bands who are all worth penciling in on your CMJ schedule. Vancouver’s The Awkward Stage featuring Shane Nelken (cremationist and guitarist for Park Slope’s own A.C. Newman), will treat New Yorker’s to some irresistible pop hooks off of his debut record, Heaven is for…

Many of my compatriots from the True North strong and free are making a trip to CMJ this year. Here’s a little info on the Canadian Blast CMJ Showcase taking place at Fat Baby on Thursday, October 18. Artists and Set Times WINSTON 7:30 HUNTER VALENTINE 8:30 CADENCE WEAPON 9:30 WINTERSLEEP 10:30 UNCUT 11:30 Don’t…

The good folks at Hot Rocks are StereoactiveNYC have put together an impressive looking CMJ party for Saturday, October 20 over at The Delancey. Check out the party details below: Set Times & Artists 6pm – Chop Shop 7pm – The Secret Life of Sofia 8pm – Gold Streets 9pm – Mancino 10pm – Man…

Our good friend Rachel over at the Underrated Blog has put together a tremendous lineup of CMJ shows for next week. Take a look at what she has in store for you: TUESDAY Oct 16 2 – KRYSTLE WARREN 3 – QUINTIS 4 – ARIZONA| Some Kind Of Chill [mp3] 5 – CUT OFF YOUR…