Japanese Motors

Kim Gordon's band Glitterbust with Alex of Tomorrows Tulips announce debut album (stream a track)

Former Sonic Youth member Kim Gordon recently formed yet another new band, Glitterbust, a collaboration with Alex Knost of California lo-fi/psych pop band Tomorrows Tulips (and ex-Japa

your guide to CMJ, Thursday October 23, 2008

Even if you don’t have a badge, CMJ (Oct 21-25 in NYC) can be overwhelming… especially these days with the proliferation of day parties, unofficial showcases and afterparties…

BV CMJ day party #1 - Pianos main stage lineup & set times

DOWNLOAD: Friendly Fires – Jump in the Pool (MP3)

@ Pianos in NYC, Main stage, Thursday, October 23, 2008, FREEtime (PM), band
12:00 Pretty & Nice (Hardly Art)
12:45 Eagle Seagull
01:30 The Muslims
02:15 Japanese Motors
03:00 Friendly Fires
03:45 Crystal Antlers
04:30 Sebastien GraingerThere is also a 2nd stage upstairs running concurrently (and slightly later) with eight more bands, also free…

Black Lips & Teenagers playing Antics parties during CMJ

Black Lips @ Lollapalooza 2008 (more by Zach Dilgard)

Black Lips, Japanese Motors and The Teenagers are playing two Toyota parties during CMJ this year…

free CMJ shows @ The Studio, VICE & Stereogum included

The new space at Webster Hall is hosting free shows all week long during CMJ 2008. More details below…

Jay Reatard - Singles Series CD, updated tour dates (CMJ)

DOWNLOAD: Jay Reatard – See/Saw (MP3)

– out October 7thJay Reatard – 2008 NYC Tour Dates
10-23 Hoboken, NJ – Maxwell’s (CMJ) (tix)
10-24 Bowery Ballroom (CMJ) w/ White Lies & Japanese Motors
10-25 Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands Gallery (CMJ)
10-26 NYC – Santos Party House w/ Vivian Girls (tix)Jay Reatard and Sonic Youth are now labelmates