by Craig Brinker Photo Credit: Ruth Fremson/The New York Times Andrew Cyr, founder and conductor of the Metropolis Ensemble, brought together a well-rounded set of composers to share three new vocal
by Craig Brinker Danish singer-songwriter Søren Løkke Juul kicked off Wednesday night's Hype Machine Handpicked show at Brooklyn Bowl, playing slow, meandering ballads under the moniker Indians. Juul delivered songs that
by Laura Wasson Metalleg at the Fuzz Showcase at 59 Canal St. (Photo credit: Laura Wasson) After the industrial rap shenanigans of the previous evening, I decided to end my CMJ
by Dan Lehner By now, bassist Christian McBride’s Inside Straight has pretty well established itself as the leading exponent of swinging music. What also needs to be said about the quintet,
Anyone interested in the contemporary vocal scene should email info@feastofmusic.com for a chance to score a pair of free tickets to check out Vital Vox: A Vocal Festival. The festival offers up vocal
by Laura Wasson Dent May at the Panache Showcase at Public Assembly (Photo credit: Laura Wasson) Friday, I finally found myself in Brooklyn for the CMJ Panache Showcase at Public Assembly and
SAN DIEGO, CA — In search of a nightcap after last night's Fresh Sound show, I wandered into San Diego's Casbah, on a remote stretch of Kettner Blvd. adjacent to the airport.
SAN DIEGO, CA — Of all the places to see a cutting-edge presentation of avant-garde music, the last place I'd probably think of is San Diego, California. Yet, that's exactly
by Laura Wasson Yukon Blonde at Webster Hall (Photo credit: Laura Wasson) For the second night of CMJ, I traipsed over to Webster Hall for two reasons. One, it’s close to my
