As every music publication is rushing to compile their best albums of 2014, some clear favourites have emerged – St. Vincent, The War on Drugs, and Run the Jewels, for example. At the same time, some of the best music this year flew under the radar. These albums might not have gained as much hype when they came out, and they might not be in too many “best of” lists, but they deserve your attention too.

Hundred Waters – The Moon Rang Like a Bell [OWSLA]

– nominated by Emily Scherzinger

Amen Dunes – Love [Sacred Bones]

– nominated by Haley Park

Protomartyr – Under Color of Official Right [Hardly Art]

– nominated by Ayla Shiblaq

Benjamin Booker – Benjamin Booker [ATO]

– nominated by Elysse Cloma

Yung Lean – Unknown Memory [self-released]

– nominated by Stuart Oakes

Lydia Ainsworth – Right from Real [Arbutus]

– nominated by James Li

Capital Cities – In a Tidal Wave of Mystery [Capitol]

– nominated by Alexander Si

Wild Cub – Youth (Deluxe Edition) [Mom + Pop]

– nominated by Yasmeen Sanyoura