Rappers, moguls, Wall Street titans, and politicos have all laid claim to King of New York status over the years. But each fall, for one week in October, there is no doubt where the crown lies--the CMJ Music Marathon runs New York. MP3.com spanned out across Gotham to bring you all the action, from live show reviews, videos of live performances, and interviews with bands on the come-up. Check out what we brought back for you, as well as music videos and related content about bands with the most buzz.
Check out MP3.com's coverage of CMJ 2006, including live sessions, interviews, and more.
The Budos Band - Live at CMJ 2007 (MP3.com Live)
Watch as The Budos Band drips with Staten Island soul in this live performance from CMJ Music Marathon in Manhattan.Posted Oct 22, 2007 3:56 PM PT
Enon - CMJ 2007 Interview
MP3.com editor Chris Rolls takes to the streets of Manhattan with Enon to discuss karaoke, classic rock, and so much more.Posted Oct 22, 2007 4:02 PM PT
The Budos Band - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 1)
MP3.com editor Jim Welte hits the basement at Manhattan's Slipper Room to discuss the groups infectious sound. (Part 1 of 2)Posted Oct 22, 2007 4:26 PM PT
The Budos Band - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 2)
MP3.com editor Jim Welte hits the basement at Manhattan's Slipper Room to discuss the groups infectious sound. (Part 2 of 2)Posted Oct 22, 2007 4:42 PM PT
Hoots & Hellmouth - CMJ 2007 Interview
MP3.com editor Jim Welte chats up roots music experimentalist Hoots & Hellmouth at Manhattan's Mo Pitkins.Posted Oct 23, 2007 12:55 PM PT
O'Death - CMJ 2007 Interview
MP3.com editor Jim Welte hits the basement at Manhattan's Slipper Room to discuss O'Death unique brand of refried country music.Posted Oct 22, 2007 4:52 PM PT
Japanther - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 1)
Brooklyn's noise inspired pop-punk duo, Japanther definitely turn up the CMJ heat at New York's Knitting Factory. (Part 1 of 2)Posted Oct 23, 2007 3:13 PM PT
Japanther - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 2)
Brooklyn's noise inspired pop-punk duo, Japanther definitely turn up the CMJ heat at New York's Knitting Factory. (Part 2 of 2)Posted Oct 23, 2007 3:15 PM PT
Old Time Relijun - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 1)
Old Time Relijun transmit their Beefheart inspired time-warp rock to the Knitting Factory's CMJ audience. (Part 1 of 4)Posted Oct 23, 2007 3:25 PM PT
Old Time Relijun - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 2)
Old Time Relijun transmit their Beefheart inspired time-warp rock to the Knitting Factory's CMJ audience. (Part 2 of 4)Posted Oct 23, 2007 3:28 PM PT
Old Time Relijun - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 3)
Old Time Relijun transmit their Beefheart inspired time-warp rock to the Knitting Factory's CMJ audience. (Part 3 of 4)Posted Oct 23, 2007 3:50 PM PT
Old Time Relijun - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 4)
Old Time Relijun transmit their Beefheart inspired time-warp rock to the Knitting Factory's CMJ audience. (Part 4 of 4)Posted Oct 23, 2007 4:11 PM PT
AIDS Wolf - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 1)
AIDS Wolf rocks it out live and loud at the 2007 CMJ Music Festival in NYC. (Part 1 of 3)Posted Oct 23, 2007 5:26 PM PT
AIDS Wolf - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 2)
AIDS Wolf rocks it out live and loud at the 2007 CMJ Music Festival in NYC. (Part 2 of 3)Posted Oct 24, 2007 9:38 AM PT
AIDS Wolf - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 3)
AIDS Wolf rocks it out live and loud at the 2007 CMJ Music Festival in NYC. (Part 3 of 3)Posted Oct 24, 2007 9:41 AM PT
Junk Science - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 1)
MP3.com hip-hop editor Brolin Winning gets the skinny from Junk Science duo Bajae One and DJ Snafu during the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 1 of 2)Posted Oct 24, 2007 9:28 AM PT
Junk Science - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 2)
MP3.com hip-hop editor Brolin Winning gets the skinny from Junk Science duo Bajae One and DJ Snafu during the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 2 of 2)Posted Oct 24, 2007 9:31 AM PT
Hangar 18 - CMJ 2007 Interview
MP3.com hip-hop editor Brolin Winning sits down w/ hip-hop trio Hangar 18 as they discuss their new album, participating in CMJ, and much more.Posted Oct 24, 2007 9:34 AM PT
El P - CMJ 2007 Interview
We catch up w/ El P at one of New York's finer pubs as he breaks down his thoughts on CMJ, his album's releaese, and much more.Posted Oct 24, 2007 12:41 PM PT
Smif-N-Wessun - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 1)
MP3.com hip-hop editor Brolin Winning interviews Tek & Steele at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. (Part 1 of 2)Posted Oct 24, 2007 2:44 PM PT
Smif-N-Wessun - CMJ 2007 Interview (Part 2)
MP3.com hip-hop editor Brolin Winning interviews Tek & Steele at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. (Part 2 of 2)Posted Oct 24, 2007 2:58 PM PT
Dragons of Zynth - Live at CMJ 2007
Dragons of Zynth put on a rockin' live rendition of "Who Rise Above" at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC.Posted Oct 24, 2007 2:47 PM PT
Panacea - Live at CMJ 2007
Fast rising D.C. duo Panacea perform with a live band in New York at CMJ '07.Posted Oct 25, 2007 9:44 AM PT
The Project - Live at CMJ 2007
Harlem crew The Project perform at NYC's Knitting Factory.Posted Oct 25, 2007 9:51 AM PT
Hell Razah - Live at CMJ 2007
Down with Sunz of Man and Black Markey Militia, Hell Razah rocks CMJ '07.Posted Oct 25, 2007 9:54 AM PT
Wise Intelligent - Live at CMJ 2007
Legendary lyricist Wise Intelligent performs some old PRT classics at the Knitting Factory.Posted Oct 25, 2007 9:56 AM PT
John Robinson - Live at CMJ 2007
John Robinson (from Scienz of Live) performs at CMJ '07 in New York City.Posted Oct 25, 2007 9:59 AM PT
Othello - Live at CMJ 2007
Repping for the group Lightheaded, Othello breaks it down at the Knitting Factory.Posted Oct 25, 2007 10:00 AM PT
Ruins - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 1)
Ruins rocks it out hard with an intense live performance at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 1 of 4)Posted Oct 25, 2007 10:06 AM PT
Ruins - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 2)
Ruins rocks it out hard with an intense live performance at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 2 of 4)Posted Oct 25, 2007 10:22 AM PT
Ruins - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 3)
Ruins rocks it out hard with an intense live performance at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 3 of 4)Posted Oct 25, 2007 10:22 AM PT
Ruins - Live at CMJ 2007 (Part 4)
Ruins rocks it out hard with an intense live performance at the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. (Part 4 of 4)Posted Oct 25, 2007 10:18 AM PT
MP3.com Live: Budos Band & O'Death
At the CMJ Music Marathon, groups' differing sounds produce the same result: deep music that seeds the roots of tradition with a hint of devastation.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 18, 2007 11:17 AM PT
MP3.com Live: UNKLE, ...Dead & Wyclef
At the CMJ Music Marathon, Fugee kicks off the night, Austin prog-punk rockers unleash the hounds, and Lavelle and company get their rawk on.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 19, 2007 3:21 PM PT
MP3.com Live: Percee P, Devin the Dude
In two stellar hip-hop shows, rappers show off their trademark styles at opposite ends of the tempo spectrum.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 20, 2007 12:25 PM PT
MP3.com Live: Dragons of Zynth
Brooklyn-based rockers conclude a busy week with a scorching set that unearths a mishmash of influences, from prog-metal to free jazz, and a heap of talent.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 22, 2007 4:28 PM PT