CMJ Music Marathon 2013 NYC

Conner Molander & I

If you were in NYC Oct 15-19, I hope you checked out a night of the CMJ Music Marathon! The lineups were incredible this year, and it's crazy how many talented bands there are out there. I went to two nights of CMJ, [Oct 17- ICM Showcase at the Gramercy, and Oct 19- Paradigm Showcase at the Bowery] All I can say is that nights like these are what reminds me why I love music so much. These artists are true, genuine musicians who do it for the love of the art. I love being in the same room with people like this because - let's face it, who doesn't love being surrounded by talented, ambitious people?!

If you want to read about the ICM showcase, check out that post right here. It includes a bunch of pictures and videos of Neon Hitch and a free download link to NGHBR's EP, "Hellomind."

Now about the Paradigm showcase.. the talent was mind-blowing. I originally went for the band, "Half Moon Run" (I'm pretty much obsessed with them) and since they were last on the set list, I watched a few bands before them and they were so great. I especially loved MisterWives because their energy was so infectious and the lead singer had such a unique and cool tone to her voice. She sang a cover of Drake's "Hold on We're Going Home" and that totally sealed the deal for me - I can't wait to listen to the rest of their music and to catch them live again on their next tour! (video below)

Dylan Phillips & I!

I was so, so happy that I got to meet 2/3 of the Half Moon Run members (Dylan and Conner! I couldn't find Dev anywhere before the show. Sigh.) They were super sweet and such humble guys. The paradigm showcase was their last US show, so now they're off to Europe and then a few shows up in Canada. Hopefully they come back to NYC very soon- I can't get enough of this band! Check out this acoustic video of them!