CMJ Announces Second Round Of Performers: J Mascis, Zomby, Kendrick Lamar, And More

Surfer Blood, who once upon a time was "just some band."

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Last month the CMJ Music Marathon—coming to the city's music venues from October 18 through 22—announced the first batch of artists that would be playing next month's industry confab; that list included (among others) Neon Indian, CSS, Wild Flag, Talib Kweli, Givers, Zola Jesus, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Jean Grae, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and 4Knots Music Festival performers Davila 666 and Eleanor Friedberger. The second batch of announced artists mixes things up a little, and includes Gang Gang Dance, J Mascis, Joker, Zomby, Kendrick Lamar, Smif-N-Wessun, and Oberhofer (another 4Knots alum)—as well as a handful of bands I've never heard of, at least one of which will probably become famous. For the next two weeks, discounted badges will remain available, with the full badge going for $475 ($280 for students, who will find that festival again coincides nicely with their midterm exams). Full list of participating artists below.

Announced today:
J Mascis
Shonen Knife
Gang Gang Dance
Cloud Nothings
Free Energy
Zomby
Kendrick Lamar
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Casiokids
Oberhofer
Smif-N-Wessun
Pujol
Boy & Bear
T. Mills
Joker
Painted Palms
Flatliners
Robbers On High Street
Bag Raiders
Young Buffalo
Skeletonwitch
Gary Clark, Jr.
1, 2, 3.
We Are Augustines

Announced August 23:
Portugal. The Man
CSS
Neon Indian
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
Parlotones
Kvelertak
Sea of Bees
Handsome Furs
Memoryhouse

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