art rock

2004
Arcade Fire released in September 2004

Funeral was released in September 2004 in Canada

A Perfect Circle After wrapping up the touring in support of Thirteenth Step in the

After wrapping up the touring in support of Thirteenth Step in the first half of 2004, the band had announced it planned to enter a long hiatus while Keenan returned to Tool and Howerdel pursued a solo career. In July 2004, Keenan performed at Serj Tankian ‘s ( System of…
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Muse (band) In June 2004, Muse headlined the Glastonbury Festival , which they

In June 2004, Muse headlined the Glastonbury Festival , which they later described as “the best gig of our lives”. Howard’s father, William Howard, who attended the festival to watch the band, died from a heart attack shortly after the performance. Bellamy said: “It was the biggest feeling of achievement…
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Bloc Party signing with Wichita Recordings

and to the eventual signing with independent label Wichita Recordings in April 2004.

Franz Ferdinand (band) at No. 12 in the Australian album charts

and at No. 12 in the Australian album charts in April 2004

Silverchair In 2000, while also working with Silverchair, Johns and Mac released

In 2000, while also working with Silverchair, Johns and Mac released an internet-only EP, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Rock . In mid-2003, during Silverchair’s hiatus, the pair re-united and formed The Dissociatives , releasing a self-titled album in April 2004. The duo provided the theme music for the popular…
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Siouxsie and the Banshees On 4 March 2004, McGeoch died in his sleep after an epileptic

On 4 March 2004, McGeoch died in his sleep after an epileptic seizure, at the age of 48. Siouxsie and Budgie had talked about inviting him to guest with them on stage, before hearing the news. In November of the same year, Downside Up , a box set that collected…
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Franz Ferdinand (band) debuting at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart

debuting at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart in February 2004

King Crimson re-released on Neal and Jack and Me DVD

This footage was later re-released as part of the Neal and Jack and Me DVD in 2004.

Blackfield replaced by Tomer Zidkyahu

This line-up featured drummer Chris Maitland (drummer of Porcupine Tree from 1993 to 2002), who was replaced by Tomer Zidkyahu for a European tour that followed in the autumn of 2004.