CMJ Music Marathon Announces Initial Lineup

Here it comes. New York’s CMJ Music Marathon has announced its initial artist lineup. According to a press release, Portugal. The Man, CSS, Neon Indian, Wild Flag and Talib Kweli are all set to play the event. The lineup will be updated through the next few weeks, so the organizers encourage people to check back frequently at their website.

The event, which will be held from Oct. 18-22, usually features around 1,300 performances in over 80 venues in New York. The event also includes informative panels, movie previews, Q and A sessions and entertainment business and law seminars.

The initial lineup is:

Portugal. The Man, CSS, Neon Indian, The Wombats, Wild Flag, Metronomy, Talib Kweli, Givers, Zola Jesus, Class Actress, Dum Dum Girls, Art vs. Science, Viva Brother, Davila 666, Eleanor Friedberger, EMA, Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, US Royalty, Datarock, Kermit Ruffins, The Parlotones, Kvelertak, Sea of Bees, Handsome Furs and Memoryhouse

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