Shamir played Bowery Ballroom

Hailing from Vegas, Shamir Bailey grew up as the "weird kid", the sore thumb in a busted hand of a city. Now, following the critical claim of his debut full length record, he stopped by Bowery Ballroom for an intimate performance.

Casanovas In Heat - "Jaded"

Casanovas In Heat are readying their album Twisted Steel, Sex Appeal for a 2016 release on Katorga Works. Now, they've shared a new single "Jaded".

Deafheaven played Webster Hall

Deafheaven released their feverishly anticipated third record New Bermuda earlier in the fall. Their tour stopped by Webster Hall on Thursday for a night of pure mayhem.

Quilt - "Eliot St."

Quilt have announced Plaza, their third record which is to be released February 26 on Mexican Summer.

Hot Chip - "Dancing in the Dark"

Photo by Tonje Thilesen

Hot Chip have followed up this year's Why Make Sense? with a deluxe edition that features their amazing cover of Bruce Springsteen's epic track "Dancing in the Dark".

Leon Bridges played the Apollo

Harlem's Apollo Theatre is one of the city's most iconic venues and rising sensation Leon Bridges dropped by for a legend in-the-making performance.

Miguel - "Waves"

Miguel released his amazing new record Wildheart this past summer and today, he shared the video for highlight "Waves".

Ad Hoc Car Wash

Although it wasn't an official CMJ showcase, Ad Hoc through a fantastic day party during the festival bringing together tons of great talent in a great pop-up venue.

Besnard Lakes - "Golden Lion"

Canada's Besnard Lakes have announced their newest record, A Coliseum Complex Museum. It arrives January 22 via Jagjaguwar.

Television, Viet Cong and Lower Dens played House of Vans

House of Vans does a terrific job of curating free shows in Greenpoint. The lineup of Television, Viet Cong, and Lower Dens was one of their strongest to date.