CMJ Music Marathon Announces 2014 Lineup

BY Sarah MurphyPublished Aug 28, 2014

The annual multi-day, multi-venue CMJ Music Marathon takes over New York City from October 21 to 25 this year and organizers unveiled the initial lineup this morning (August 28).

The event will feature performances by high-profile acts like the recently reunited Slowdive, the Kills, Cold War Kids, Bombay Bicycle Club and Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew.

Courtney Barnett, Matthew Dear, Tom Vek, Twin Peaks, White Fence, Moon Duo, San Fermin and My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way are also slated to perform, while Sam Roberts Band and Odonis Odonis will add some Can-con to the still-growing bill.

The festival boasts over 80 venues and 1,300 artists. Check out the full list of artists on the initial lineup over here.

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