Festival Preview: Snowball

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As the name suggests, Snowball Festival is another festival that combines music and mountain sports in the cool elevations of the Rockies. This is only the second year the fest is running, yet it’s already established as packing a killer lineup in a winter wonderland. This all ages event is taking place in Vail Valley,

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CMJ Preview Day 4

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Here we are up to Day 4 of CMJ Music Marathon, and Friday night is no different from the other days, if not busier. Once again, there are plenty of options for either finding one great showcase to hang out at all night, or skipping around the city like a wild music fiend. How to

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Our CMJ Picks for Day 2, Oct. 19

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If you can’t get to Zola Jesus (above) on Tuesday, you have a second chance for her progressive electro-goth on Wednesday. This time she’ll be at Le Poisson Rouge in the Village. Show starts at 8pm, and tickets are $15adv/$18dos. Exitmusic I’m most anticipating the Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, and Secretly Canadian CMJ Showcase at Union

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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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