CMJ hit New York City this week where industry professionals and music lovers alike got to enjoy hundreds of showcases all across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Behind The Curtains Media teamed up with TJO Presents and DHM Agency to host an eight-band bill that was Sponsored by SwitchBitch Records. The showcase rocked Muchmore’s in Brooklyn on Saturday night. The Williamsburg bar/coffee house/music venue was packed full of people settling in for what ended up being a six-hour music marathon.
(Above photos: Out Of System Transfer – Left & The Fancy Balloons – Middle/Right)
Folk-punk band Out of System Transfer started the evening off strong, with solo artist Brook Pridemore following after with his own style of alt-rock. Manic Pixi came next and got the crowd up and moving with their infectious energy and pop-grunge music. From there, the night moved on to Brooklyn-local rockers The Fancy Balloons, and an intensely emotional set from The Shackeltons. Grundle Thunder brought their punk-rock vibe to the evening with a set that kept the crowd moving, and the evening ended strong with powerful sets from alternative-psych-rock band Cosmonaut, and Brooklyn natives Great Caesar.
(Above photos: Manic Pixi)
This CMJ industry showcase for Behind The Curtains Media, TJO Presents and DHM Agency was an electrifying show of some seriously talented musicians. If you were unable to attend, but are still interested in checking out the bands showcased, their bios and social media links can all be found via Behind The Curtains Media HERE, press release can be found HERE and most can be streamed for free on Spotify!
(Above photos: Manic Pixi)
Photos and Review by Lauren Schumann (Like Lauren Schumann Photography on Facebook)