New York Press – Top 20 NY Bands Currently Playing…really?

Published on October 22nd, 2008 | Writer:LondonD

nypress New York Press Top 20 NY Bands Currently Playing...really?

Is the New York Press still in print? No disrespect, but we think this list was made to stir controversy and have us talking about their publication. In any event, it’s working. It’s not a bad list. However, there are some omits that have us scratching our head. How do you leave off Vampire Weekend, Strokes (I hate to admit it), and Ra Ra Riot? List is after the jump.


1. Animal Collective
2. The Walkmen
3. TV on the Radio
4. Sonic Youth
5. Gogol Bordello
6. Department of Eagles/Grizzly Bear
7. Marnie Stern
8. Battles
9. Dirty Projectors
10. El-P
11. Yeasayer
12. Parts & Labor
13. Obits
14. Les Savy Fav
15. LCD Soundsystem
16. The National
17. Apes & Androids
18. Motel Motel
19. Danger Mouse
20. Magnetic Fields

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Comments

  1. Posted by Tunestogoby on October 23rd, 2008, 14:50

    Excuse me but what list is this?? And what a croc of Sh-t who makes the press anymore? Mgmt,V-wknd Yeasayer, thumbs up on the Ra Ra Rio also.