New Zealander Liam Finn is coming stateside for - count 'em! - four performances at this year's CMJ Music Marathon, October 17-19. Look for him to play songs from his album I'll Be Lightning already the odds-on favorite for debut of the year down under, and set for release on Yep Roc Records, January 22, 2008. See below for Liam's complete CMJ itinerary.

Finn was recently tapped by Stereogum for their "Band to Watch" column on the strength of his song "Second Chance," which they called a "masterful pop composition." Past Stereogum "Band to Watch" inductees include Arcade Fire, Lily Allen and Cold War Kids. Click here to read the Stereogum review and watch an incredible Liam Finn live clip.

Liam has been hailed as "a fearless DIY performer" (Sunday Herald Sun, Australia) for his incredible one-man live shows, looping and layering guitar, bass, drums, and even theremin to create a bracing wall of sound. In NY he will be joined by EJ, a female back-up vocalist who's addition will fill out the performance even further.

This will be Liam's second trip to New York this year. In August, he performed with his father Neil Finn's group Crowded House at the Beacon Theater. Liam opened that show with his own solo set as well.

Liam Finn at CMJ 2007:

Oct 17th - New Zealand CMJ Party
The Delancey Lounge 168 Delancey St, set time TBD.
With - Cut Off Your Hands, The Brunettes, and MC'd by Rhys Darby star of HBO's Flight of the Conchords

Oct 18th - MTV VLES (Virtual Lower East Side) event
205 Club - 205 Chrystie St, set time 10PM

Oct. 18th - Yep Roc Records Showcase
MoPitkins - 34 Ave. A, set time 12 midnight
With - Rock Plaza Central, American Princes, Golden Dogs,
and Heloise and The Savior Faire

Oct. 19th: - Yep Roc Day Party
MoPitkins - 34 Ave. A, set time TBD.
With Rock Plaza Central, American Princes, Golden Dogs,
and Heloise and the Savior Faire