Panel Discussions
Earlier that day, ASCAP's Margaret Spoddig participated on a CMJ panel called "Tell Me Why You're So Hot: Music Execs and Unsigned Artists Face Off," where she offered constructive critiques to select songwriters about their music. The panel was held at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, NY. ASCAP's Harry Poloner also participated on a panel called "Know Your Rights: How Performing Rights Societies Can Improve Artists' Careers," featuring representatives from performing rights societies and publishing companies. This panel demystified the differences between PROs and publishers and also offered tips on how to maximize your career through a PRO or publishing company.

ASCAP Presents… Official CMJ Showcase
On the next day of CMJ madness, ASCAP held its official "ASCAP Presents…" showcase at Sin-e, with an incredible lineup highlighting some of the best up-and-coming bands across the country from California to South Carolina. The night featured strong performances from buzz bands like Ferraby Lionheart, Malbec, Kunek, Leslie, Tall Hands and Illinios. The "ASCAP Presents…" showcase series at music festivals across the country have helped bolster the careers of up-and-coming songwriters and musicians, and this year was no exception.

Yep Roc Records CMJ Day Party
On November 2, ASCAP sponsored the Yep Roc Records CMJ Day Party at Piano's. The showcase featured the return of indie faves Apples In Stereo and new labelmates American Princes and Cities.

ASCAP Studio Sessions
ASCAP also podcasted live performances from a couple bands for the ASCAP Network. Stephen Brodsky of Octave Museum and Cave In gave us an amazing podcast of music that also included some solo work, recorded right from his home studio in Massachusetts. Polyvinyl recording artist, Headlights, also stopped by our New York offices to play a few stripped down versions of songs from their debut full length, Kill Them With Kindness. We were totally mesmerized with the delicate, ethereal beauty of their music. Download the podcasts below.

Headlights
Polyvinyl recording artist Headlights stopped into the ASCAP New York office during the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon to perform some new songs off of their debut full length, Kill Them With Kindness. For more information on Headlights, please visit www.headlightsmusic.com.

Stephen Brodsky
Stephen Brodsky performs music from his solo collection, as well as music from his other two projects, The Octave Museum and Cave In. www.hydrahead.com

Marie Antoinette Party
We also sponsored the Filter magazine party with Verve Forecast on November 2, celebrating the release of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette soundtrack. The night featured the return of Bow Wow Wow to the stage, as well as excellent sets from Windsor For the Derby and buzz band Ra Ra Riot. Set against the beautiful oriental design of the Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel in Manhattan, the show was both nostalgic and magical.

Crashin' In CMJ Party
ASCAP then ventured into Brooklyn on November 3 to party with the folks at Crashin' In, a popular party destination featuring some of the most talked about bands of the festival. The show was split into two rooms with a whopping 16 bands playing from 7pm till 4am. ASCAP artists like American Princes, Born Ruffians, Cities, Dirty on Purpose and Foreign Islands rocked the crowded rooms.

ASCAP, Filter Magazine and The Orchard Present...
On the same night, we sponsored another show with Filter magazine and The Orchard, a digital distribution company based in New York. The private party was held at the Annex on the Lower East Side, and showcased The Scanners, Cold War Kids, Dirty on Purpose and super-secret special guests, The Hold Steady. The night had the crowd pumping their fists into the air with delight.

AAM CMJ Day Party
On the final day of CMJ, we partnered up with AAM, a radio promotion company, for their annual day party at Northsix in Brooklyn, NY. This party was also split into two stages and featured artists like The Album Leaf and Snowden.