Diesel parties, generally, are a kick ass time. Anyone remember last years Diesel Circus (which, okay kind of was a circus and not in a good way, but was insane and totally memorable at least)? So when I got this invite in my inbox, and this creep-tastic video to go with it, all promoting some sort of DAY GLO denim... and a "secret" artist AND an open bar, I was all over it. Especially since I fled CMJ for some much needed downtime and despite the fact that I don't even own anything from a Diesel store.
Maybe they can convert me with this black light madness?
After The Jump OFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASE (Thurs) and day party (SATURDAY)
Tonight is After The Jump's official CMJ showcase! Personally I'm excited to see The Answering Machine. Saturday is our 3rd annual day party at Brooklyn Bowl - make sure you see Surfer Blood, I caught them last night at Cake Shop and am kind of obsessed with them (they're about to go on tour with Art Brut)!
CMJ '09 has begun and here is the beginning of my fairly half assed coverage! Seriously, I apologize for my lack of updates and at the same time I don't. The career aspect of my life has taken off, and subsequently taken me off blogger for the majority of my time. I really have mixed emotions about this, considering how long I have been writing this blog and how far it has taken me both personally and professionally. I still love music, but my energy levels now for checking out shows and keeping on top of the "scene" are far different from what they were when I was starting out here at 22. Nevertheless, CMJ never fails to excite and overwhelm me, and I haven't stopped listening to music and twittering and tumblr-ing (?) so... I'm glad if anyone is here still reading, and I appreciate all of the nice emails and submissions I get so keep them coming!
So far my favorite band I've seen has been Fanfarlo at last night's Syndicate party, in between sipping some tasty Hornitos Sunrises and chatting with old friends from back in my music industry days. Fanfarlo were lovely, sported every variety of plaid imaginable, and I want to see them every single day (and I probably could since they are playing EVERY DAY of CMJ). Get a copy of their album Reservoir and see them if you have the chance!
MP3s are posted for sampling purposes ONLY. I do not post entire albums and STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone who reads this blog to pursue the bands you discover here and fall as madly in love with them as I am. That being said, if any label/company/whathaveyou would like any of the files here to be removed, PLEASE email me and I will personally do so myself without haste. Thanks!