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[title]If you tuned in to the TONY Music Twitter channel during CMJ last week, you know we aren't exaggerating when we say we had the fest covered. Five writers blanketed the city—from buzzy hip-hop gigs in zoolike Williamsburg to a breezy metalcentric concert cruise on the Hudson—offering up-to-the-minute dispatches on the action. Below, we present 20 choice selections from the smartphone blitz. If you like what you see, why not follow us? (Wink, wink…)
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And @metztheband wraps up in under half an hour - the kind of tantrum that leaves you beaming. -HS #CMJ2012 Oct 16, 11:23pm
.@deathgripz have all frequencies set on stun. Punishing high-end snare, gravitational bass throb. -HS #CMJ2012 Oct 17, 10:41pm
.@Soundcheck's John Schaefer filming @deathgripz on his iPhone. An only-in-NYC moment at @nprmusic showcase. -HS #CMJ2012 Oct 17, 11:19pm
Action Bronson just did a lap around the venue. Tried to hand off a bite of my ice cream sandwich but no luck. -af Oct 18, 11:33pm
Sultry synth-pop in one room (MS MR) mid90s VFW punk in another (Toys That Kill). A crowd of people that called in sick #CMJ #dayparties -af Oct 19, 4:51pm
"Who can get the most f*cked up by the time Prong goes on?" -sound dude. -HS #CMJ2012 Oct 19, 8:29pm
.@prongmusic showing off staccato groove savvy - the blueprint for the Meshuggahs of the world? -HS #CMJ2012 Oct 19, 10:07pm
One thing can be learned from @freeenergy's set -- too many glow sticks is never really enough glow sticks. RS #cmj2012 Oct 19, 10:23pm
.@TroyAve is starting to heat things up. He's wearing an NWA hat, rapping over 808s that bounce. -IG #CMJ2012 Oct 19, 10:59pm
.@MRMFNeXquire's DJ is wearing a Storm Trooper costume. The controversial MC comes onstage and captivates the crowd instantly. -IG #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 12:29am
.@rocmarci is all business. Intricate flow that keeps you guessing, strong conviction, primo production behind it. -IG #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 12:38am
.@actionbronson joins @rocmarci onstage and throws a lit joint into the crowd. The crowd loses it. -IG #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 12:48am
With their menacing beats and potent vocals, @iconapop were beyond phenomenal. Female empowerment at its finest. RS #cmj2012 Oct 20, 12:59am
Saying "f*ck police" with the rest of @pitchforkmedia party at Villains for Joey Bada$$. Not sure what else to do. ML #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 12:59am
Just met @kittaveli outside @brooklynvegan's @PublicAssembly party, and she wanted me to say she's dropping a new mix tape soon. ML #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 5:35pm
After melting into a puddle to Miguel's set, I feel like I'm floating up and away to @CavemanBand's lightweight guitar riffs. ML #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 5:41pm
.@jinjasafari "But seriously, how do you know us?!" The Internet is a freaky, amazing thing my friends. -- RS #cmj2012 Oct 20, 8:13pm
.@Ratking_ doesn't sound like anyone else. 18-year-old front man Wiki is a beast. The crowd is enthralled... -IG #CMJ2012 Oct 20, 10:14pm
Royal Thunder's bluesy howl totally won over the non-metalheads I brought to St. Vitus. #CMJ -af Oct 21, 1:01am
From Free Energy, a high energy set for a low energy crowd. Sorry, had to do it. ML #CMJ2012 Oct 21, 1:39am