Photos by Sydney photographer Daniel Boud
CMJ isn’t the rite of passage for bands that South by Southwest is, but it’s still a popular place for up and coming artists to showcase their talents to a New York and college radio audience.
It starts this week and Australians due to play include:
Plus some Kiwis who we’d like to claim as our own:
Apart from a few exceptions our representation seems fairly uninspiring. There’s a lot of on the rise local acts i think America would love, they just don’t have the funds or capability to make it happen.
my mates from Eastbourne are playing there again this year… The Late Greats.
Just thought I’d share that with you.
i’m here yo, will be checking in to see how these bands go with the American crowd
Don’t worry, we’ll be kind to your guys and gals. Wish I were there photographing CMJ; despite the divey venues, it’s all party.