This feature story was in the weekly music issue of the G section on Oct. 13, 2011. I interviewed several Boston bands set to play at showcases during the College Music Journal (CMJ) Music Marathon in New York City. I also wrote an accompanying blog post for the Boston.com music blog, Sound Effects, with a guide to Boston bands playing at CMJ, including their set times, venue locations, brief descriptions and YouTube videos.
Boston bands hoping to make an impression at CMJ
From punk rock in Allston basements, to dubstep in packed downtown nightclubs, to indie singer-songwriters taking every open mike in town, there’s never a shortage of new music to be heard in Boston. But even the hungriest Bostonian music fans might find themselves overwhelmed by the influx of music headed for New York City this week. …
Anna Marden 