It’s here again; the CMJ Music Marathon is about to take over the city for a week of shows, film and free drinks. Here are some things we think are worth your time during this week. Remember, the perfect hang over solution is the following: 1 Advil (can be replaced by Tylenol), 1 Revive Vitamin Water (Can be replaced with XXX or that Orange one) and 1 (maybe 2) Red Bulls (can replaced with, duh, coffee).

As always, the week’s festivities get started tonight with the Syndicate’s annual Conflict of Industry Party. This year’s party will include performances by World/Inferno Friendship Society, our friends The King Left, We Are Scientists, among many others. Also, guest DJ Sets by Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta, and of course, Nathan Explosion from the almighty gods of metal …Dethklok. For more info, check out the Syn’s Blog.

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CMJ has announced a handful of additional bands scheduled to play at this year’s marathon, along with previously announced acts such as Spoon, Islands, and Mates of State. Click after the jump for all the new additions. Some highlights include Jesu, the Bouncing Souls, Lifetime, Tim Barry, Jay Reatard, Polar Bear Club, Matt & Kim and the New Dress. You can check out the full lineup after the jump here.

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