Illustration: Bryan Mayes
Illustration: Bryan Mayes

Music lovers of New York, assemble! The city’s biggest music festival has pulled on its dancing boots and is wiggling in your direction. The CMJ Music Marathon, running from Tuesday 15 through October 19, features a bevy of fast-rising talent, alongside established greats…and, of course, a bunch of really weird, random stuff. Overwhelmed? Don’t be, thanks to our indispensable guide to the fest. For our picks of must-see shows, FAQs and bands with dumbly amazing names, read on. Like we said, indispensable.

Click the right arrow on the image above to see our six CMJ shows you must see.

CMJ 2013: The six shows you must see

Ready for NYC’s big music blowout? You will be.

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RECOMMENDED: Our full guide to the CMJ Music Marathon

CMJ 2013 Primer: What to know before you go

This year’s trend

Ghost Beach, Ghost Pal, Ghost Wave, Ginger & the Ghost, Rocket and the Ghost

See ’em just for the name

The Griswolds, Weird Womb, Sad and French, The Grownup Noise, Happy Fangs

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CMJ 101

How do you score CMJ tickets? Where should you eat, drink and be merry? Find out at timeout.com/nycmj

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