Next week, New York will be deluged by thousands of bands, fans, and music industry types attending the CMJ Music Marathon ‘08. With so many shows, which one(s) should you see?? We’ve got you covered. Here is a mix of sixteen songs from bands playing CMJ, and where/when you can see them. Obviously, six of these artists are from the EAR FARM CMJ party, so you might want to start there if you notice a few of these tunes scratching you where you itch…

EAR FARM’s Mixtape #30: CMJ - who, why, where, and when?
1. “Hello Darlin” by The Rosebuds - October 24th @ the Bell House
2. “Everybody Say” by Takka Takka - 5:20pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
3. “Chimera” by Howlies - 1:00pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
4. “The Lot” by Sister Suvi - 2:00pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
5. “Ground Transport Hall” by Women - October 21st @ Cake Shop (Pop Tarts Suck Toasted CMJ Party)
6. “Let It Fall” by Lykke Li - October 21st @ Bowery Ballroom
7. “Moose Collision” by The Secret Life of Sofia - October 25th @ The Delancey (StereoactiveNYC Official CMJ Showcase)
8. “Negative” by Project Jenny, Project Jan - 3:40pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
9. “Every Single Line Means Something” by Marnie Stern - October 25th @ Bowery Ballroom
10. “Julia Belle” by The Jones Street Boys - October 23rd @ Mercury Lounge
11. “Looking Up” by Bel Air - October 24th @ Spike Hill
12. “Sun Song” by La Strada - October 22nd @ the Bell House
13. “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” by Annuals - October 25th @ Webster Hall
14. “Heavenly Bender” by Sam Champion - 4:30pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
15. “Sosey & Dosey” by Drink Up Buttercup - 2:50pm, October 22nd @ Pianos (EAR FARM CMJ Day Party)
16. “Coffee” by Motel Motel - October 22nd @ the Knitting Factory (After The Jump Official CMJ Showcase)
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8tracks is a simple way to create and share mixtapes that we’re now using in lieu of Muxtape, we may even like it more. Check back, as we post a brand new mix each week on Friday morning. You can see all of the EAR FARM Weekly Mixes HERE.