Festival Preview: Canadian Music Week

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It’s about a month until Canadian Music Week, which runs from March 21-25 in Toronto, Ontario. This Festival packs in a whole amalgamation of music-related activities. It seems to be a lot like Canada’s version of CMJ. It’s a conference, it’s a festival, it’s a tradeshow, there are film screenings, award ceremonies, and all kinds

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BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week October 17th, 2011

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Who: Screaming FemalesWhere: @ Smalls-The Magic Stick, Detroit, MIWhen: Monday October 17th. 8pmCost: $10Age Restriction: All Ages Who: Brave ChandeliersWhere: Doug FirWhen:  Wednesday October 19th, 9pmCost:  $5Age Restriction: 21+  Who: WIM, Casiokids (Shown), Bikini, EXITMUSIC, Cloud Nothings, Little Red Where: Pianos New York City CMJWhen: Wednesday, October 19thCost: $10Age Restrictions: 21+ Who: Cymbals Eat GuitarsWhere: Lincoln Hall,

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Our CMJ Picks for Day 1, Oct. 18

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It’s about to be that time of year again, when NYC is completely immersed in music for five days straight for the CMJ Festival. There are films too, but the amount of music takes ultimate precedence. With almost 900 bands announced, it’s quite difficult to decide who to see. We at BestNewBands.com are here to

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