CMJ 2009: Day 2 - Javelin + The xx + Saul Williams/Afro-Punk Tour (Notes from the Road)
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The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival invades New York City this week. Here's the latest from PopMatters' writers on the beat.Words and Pictures by Stephen Stirling
Javelin Mercury Lounge, New York City It’s tough to perform electronic music live. The availability of reliable, touch-sensitive MIDI interfaces has made this somewhat easier, but still, if you don’t have a Daft Punk LED pyramid or a primo sound system it’s difficult to keep people interested if they're not moving their feet. But when Javelin began setting up their day-glo boom box collection--which they use to amplify their music using an old FM radio…







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