URB is entering the belly of the beast that is New York City’s CMJ this week with massive excitement and pseudo-lofty expectations. With what seems like thousands of acts coming to NYC to strut their stuff, one has to wade through all the calamity to find the acts that are truly bringing about proper buzz. So it might take ages to find that awesome DJ, that crazy live performance artist, or that freakishly impressive indie band, but after some fine-tooth combing, but in due time it’ll all be revealed. In order to save some time, (and fumbling through the CMJ guidebook), here’s URB top picks to check out at CMJ 2011.

DOLDRUMS

There’s not a lot to be said about this Toronto-based act other than the style achieved in a Doldrums track is as individualistic as one can get. A sound that’s only eclipsed by a bizarrely playful quirkiness (releasing a VHS mixtape), Doldrums is set to make a big splash this coming week, already playing a handful of shows, as well as being on burgeoning outer-spectrum label No Pain In Pop. The performances are sure to be bizarre, entertaining and enchanting.

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