CMJ Music Festival - The New York Times | Brian Harkin Photography Archive

Brian Harkin Photography Archive | CMJ Music Festival - The New York Times

Julia Catherine Parr performs in Black City Lights at Le Poisson Rouge as part of the CMJ Music Marathon in New York, NY on Oct. 15, 2013. The festival, in its 33rd year, runs through Saturday.

The Munich-based group Claire performs at Rockwood Music Hall as part of the CMJ Music Marathon in New York, NY on Oct. 15, 2013. The festival, in its 33rd year, runs through Saturday.

Kelela performs at Music Hall of Williamsburg as part of the CMJ Music Marathon in Brooklyn, NY on Oct. 15, 2013. The festival, in its 33rd year, runs through Saturday.

The band Hunters performs at Cameo Gallery as part of the CMJ Music Marathon in Brooklyn, NY on Oct. 15, 2013. The festival, in its 33rd year, runs through Saturday.