alternative rock

2014
Arcade Fire recognized as one of

The album was recognized as one of The 100 Best Albums of the Decade So Far, a list published by Pitchfork in August 2014.

Incubus (band) posted a picture

In August 2014, Einziger posted a picture of the band on his Instagram in a studio, alluding to the fact they were in the process of creating their album.

Filter (band) In August 2014, Patrick announced his intention to work on a seventh

In August 2014, Patrick announced his intention to work on a seventh studio album in late 2014. Later revealed to be titled Crazy Eyes , he aimed to keep recording time short, with the goal of releasing the album in 2015. Patrick states that he plans on writing again with…
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Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine Jon Fat Beast died

Jon “Fat” Beast died on 27 July 2014.

Babes in Toyland (band) confirmed reunion

In an interview with Lancer Radio at Pasadena College on July 26, 2014, Kat Bjelland and Maureen Herman confirmed that they were getting back together to write new material and play shows.

Bleachers (band) Strange Desire

Bleachers’ debut album Strange Desire was released July 10, 2014, from RCA Records . Variance Magazine called the single ” Rollercoaster ” a “brilliant summer anthem”.

Angels & Airwaves had joined Angels & Airwaves

On July 9, Tom DeLonge confirmed in a photo post on the band’s Facebook page that Eddie Breckenridge (of the post-hardcore band Thrice ) had joined Angels & Airwaves.

Poets of the Fall On 8 July 2014, the band announced their sixth studio album Jealous

On 8 July 2014, the band announced their sixth studio album Jealous Gods would be released on 19 September on all digital music retailers, streaming services and selected record stores. Its first single, “Daze”, was released on 22 August on their official website along with a music video. Additionally, prior…
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Manic Street Preachers Futurology

The other album, Futurology , the band’s twelfth studio album, was released on 7 July 2014 and it received immediate critical acclaim.

Shihad The first single, “Think You’re So Free”, which was described by

The first single, “Think You’re So Free”, which was described by Double J’s writer as sounding “more furious now than they ever have.” Its music video was published on YouTube on 5 July 2014. Prior to the release of the album, Toogood explained that anger towards social injustice was a…
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