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The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2014
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The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2014

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 / 17 September 2024

Jump back a decade to revisit the best indie rock of 2014, where newer acts did more than just fill the vacuum left by the usual suspects.

On ‘The Seduction of Kansas’, Priests Have Progressed into a Genre-Defying, Myth-Crafting Force
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On ‘The Seduction of Kansas’, Priests Have Progressed into a Genre-Defying, Myth-Crafting Force

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 / 1 April 2019

The Seduction of Kansas finds Priests progressing beyond their abrasive punk roots into a genre-defying force, fluent in the slick soundscapes of St. Vincent and the Talking Heads as well as the grain and grit of Portishead and Nine Inch Nails.

The Best Indie Rock of 2017
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The Best Indie Rock of 2017

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 / 4 December 2017

The indie rock genre is wide and unwieldy, but the musicians selected here share an awareness of one's place on the cultural-historical timeline.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2017: Day One
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Pitchfork Music Festival 2017: Day One

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 / 25 July 2017
Creative musical talents, nice weather, and friendly people combined with long, long lines, some minor technical issues, and a few lackluster performances.
Protomartyr + Priests + Beach Creeps: Music Hall of Williamsburg
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Protomartyr + Priests + Beach Creeps: Music Hall of Williamsburg

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 / 17 February 2016
The Agent Intellect has elevated Protomartyr from great band from Detroit to a national treasure from Detroit. Go see them live. Go pick up a record, so you can tell your friends you knew them when.
Priests: Bodies and Control and Money and Power EP
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Priests: Bodies and Control and Money and Power EP

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 / 2 June 2014
The newest EP from these DC punks is heavy on rage and passion, but the notes they hit are all too familiar.
Listening Ahead: Upcoming Music Releases for June 2014
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Listening Ahead: Upcoming Music Releases for June 2014

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 / 28 May 2014
June's release schedule isn't just about the summer jams of 2014. Catch early glimpses of the latest from Fucked Up, Parquet Courts, and the Antlers.
The Best Hopes to Break Out in 2014
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The Best Hopes to Break Out in 2014

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 / 9 January 2014
This year is already looking like it'll be filled with great music releases and new artists destined to push the boundaries of their respective genres.