CMJ has finally arrived! The week of bouncing between your favorite venues around NYC to find that band that makes you estatic about music once again. It’s overwhelming and you have school and work in the morning, we know how it goes. But do not fret. Alt Citizen is here to help. Bands ranging from grunge, jazz, punk, garage to electro pop here are our top picks for CMJ 2015 bands worth listening to.
Creepoid
Philly based post-rock grunge punks brings drone guitars and grungy vocals to the next level. Don’t miss out on their show at Baby’s All Right this Wednesday October 14,2015. More information here.
Dilly Dally
Toronto based quartet Dilly Dally plays Santos House Party Wednesday 14,2015. Female fronted grunge will fill your angsty heart with both rage and sweetness. More information here.
Kamasi Washington
LA based Kamasi Washington is like the millennial Sun Ra. Kamasi bringing cosmic jazz to the masses. Check out his set at Bric House on Thursday 15, 2015. More information here.
Sui Zhen
Strange pastel pop by Melbourne based artist Sui Zhen creates a sweet and alien soundscapes about love and life. Sui Zen plays Left Field Thursday 15, 2015. More information here.
Empress Of
NYC based Empress Of plays electronic pop with ethereal vocals and whimsical dance beats. Playing with the likes of Blood Orange and hanging with Shamir her beats will not disappoint. She plays Cameo Gallery Friday 16,2015. More information here.
Sheer Mag
Sheer Mag has been getting a lot of well deserved buzz. Philly based punks bring the noise with classic rock riffs and dance beats. Check out their show at Music Hall Of Williamsburg on Friday 16, 2015. More information here.
Gel Set
Chicago house techno artist Gel Set plays minimal synth pop with aggressive vocals. Dance the night away at her Palisades show on Saturday October 17,2015. More information here.