The CMJ Marathon is coming up in a matter of weeks now, with hundreds of bands from around the world converging on New York City for five days and nights of live music. A sheer show of diversity within industries around the globe, the CMJ Marathon has seen some now-major touring bands unearthed, while some new discoveries have also been made over the course of the event. The Australian contingent of artists headed to New York for CMJ is strong again for another year and below, I've listed just five of them who are going to be having eyes turned on them for sure.

Brilliantly fusing some great blues and roots influences together, this Melbourne artist has already logged some impressive tours, including supporting BB King and Jake Clemons of The E Street Band. He's got a new EP in Restless coming out in November and will be touring on the home front following his US tour dates this month. When Gary Clark Jr names you as a top guitarist to watch, you know you're on to something good.

CMJ Dates:

October 22nd - Santos Party House (Basement) - 12:10am

October 23rd - DROM - 6:00pm

October 24th - The Bitter End - 5:00pm

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