CMJ

Here's a few (mostly crappy) photos of stuff I caught at CMJ last week. I had a really cool time, saw tons of bands, met lots of new friends, chilled with lots of previous acquaintances... generally drank a ton of beer, ate and slept very little and certainly felt it when I got back early this week. This is surely not enough shit to sift through, so head over to Chocolate Bobka, Pixelhorse and Ray Concepcion's Vimeo to peep assuredly better material.

I gotta say, Eric Copeland and Pill Wonder were probably my favorite parts of the week. Copeland is in Black Dice and really was a lot different than Black Dice was when I saw them at ATP NY. That is, the couple minutes at most I could sit through before having to leave the room because of how deafeningly loud it was. Copeland's set was a bit more groovy, a bit less absolutely chaotic but totally loud and killer. Pill Wonder was phenomenal as well in their seven-piece formation, totally fleshing out their songs with two drummers and huge shout-alongs. Really can't wait to hear more music from these dudes cos the tape that they're turning into a 12" is just not enough.

Also, I must say, my first "live" run-in with Mountain Man was perfect. I was sitting outside Monkeytown waiting for the show to start and I hear a three-part harmony holding hands walking down the street towards me. Just when it couldn't get any louder, the three burst into giggles. Superb.

Alex Bleeker & the Freaks at Monster Island

Fluffy Lumbers at Monster Island

Coasting at Monster Island

Country Mice at Mexican Summer/Kemado studio

Crystal Antlers at Mexican Summer/Kemado studio

Dream Diary at Don Pedro's

Eric Copeland at Market Hotel

Gary War at Market Hotel

Sian Alice Group at Cakeshop

Julianna Barwick at Cakeshop

Forest Fires at Cakeshop

Kria Brekkan at Cameo Gallery

Frat Dad at Delancey

Frat Dad at Delancey

Frat Dad's late-nite party favors

Sun Dagger at Cameo Gallery

Big Troubles at Cameo Gallery