Priests, Sons of an Illustrious Father

Rooted in punk, D.C.’s Priests rattle sharp wit and pop panache on April’s sophomore LP The Seduction of Kansas. Echoing the existential weight of 2017 debut Nothing Feels Natural, the follow-up smears guttural repudiations on American militarization and Hollywood objectification. NYC’s Sons of an Illustrious Father grapple queerness via distorted bloodletting and mournful haunt. – Alejandra Ramirez