CMJ is so on -- and forethought is so rewarded. Unlike the close quarters of SXSW, there's no Sixth Street-styledcenterpoint (Ludlow's Pianos and Living Room -- with Arlene's and Rockwood nearby -- are as close to a cluster as you'll get). Plus, venues fill up and shut doors. So you gottaplan, and you gotta commit. But the choices aren't always easy! Here's your chance to sound off on the merits of tonight's competing showcases.
First up, there's Bowery Ballroom, playing host to The Rapture (11PM), Sydney's The Presets (10PM), and Holy Hail (9PM). This one's all about wearing your punk-funk dancing shoes, and The Rapture and the electro-loving Presets never disappoint. Meanwhile, Knitting Factory has The Cardigans (8:50PM) and IV Thieves (11PM), and we're thinking Nina's a must see. And over at Sin-E, the Interpol-esque post-punk of Heavens (11PM) join Ima Robot (8PM) and Young Love (10PM). But definitely don't forget the Flavorpill's Halloween Party at a secret location from 8PM-2AM. This one's got Spank Rock, CSS, and Louie Vega, among others.
Heads spinning? Ours are! Let us know which one you're hitting (or would hit). It's too early in the week for us to make these sorts of decisions.
