Casiokids

Well, another CMJ week has come and gone. How did you fare? Though Northside summoned a number of my favorite artists to town, the CMJ line-up was rather thin by comparison, so I made it my goal to catch as many new acts as possible this year...

DOWNLOAD: Still Corners - Into the Trees (MP3) DOWNLOAD: The Immaculates - Hey Joe Kelly (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Gospel Music - This Town Don't Have Enough Bars for Both of Us (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Radiation City - The Color of Industry (MP3) I think Wednesday is my favorite day for CMJ day parties...

Archy Marshall, who previously operated under the Zoo Kid moniker, now records as King Krule. He'll release a self titled EP under the name on November 8 via True Panther...

CMJ takes over NYC venues from October 18-22, and they just announced another round of bands that are playing. They are:J Mascis, Shonen Knife, Gang Gang Dance, Boy & Bear, Cloud Nothings, Free Energy, T...

Just wanted to take a second to also say that our thoughts and condolences are with the people of Norway today. The above is a selection of tweets from Norwegian musicians that have graced the pages (and stages) of BrooklynVegan in the past...

Catching up a bit. Here's what Dominick saw in Austin on Saturday, March 19, 2011....

DOWNLOAD: Sonny & the Sunsets - Lovin' on an Older Gal (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Kelley Stoltz - I Don't Get That (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Film School - Heart Full of Pentagons (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Home Video - Smoke (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Winter Gloves - Plastic Slides (MP3) DOWNLOAD: El Guincho - "Bombay" (MP3) DOWNLOAD: El Guincho - FM Tan Sexy (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Casiokids - Finn Bikkjen! (M...

DOWNLOAD: Casiokids - Finn Bikkjen! (MP3) Casiokids, who just wrapped up a short tour of the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, will be heading back to the States next month for a few select dates, including an Oct 3 stop at Glasslands...

Last night (3/15) was the Brooklyn Vegan Pre-SXSW party at Knitting Factory which was a whole lot of fun with four great bands and free PBR...

played their 2nd of three NYC shows this week on Sunday (3/14), at Littlefield in Brooklyn. The all-Scandinavian day party at the venue also featured sets by "Denmark's synth-rock quintet" Spleen United, "Denmark's only surf/flamenco band" The Good The Bad, and The Megaphonic Thrift (who play Santos tonight - 3/15)...