Brooklyn indie rock act Short Porch just released their new album Hot & Ready. In our latest episode of OBJECTS, frontman Sean McNulty shares the items that influenced the record—an album that captures the essence of New York City.

As we close out 2024, we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the standout creative projects from the year. To help us celebrate, we’ve teamed up with a few of our favorite artists whose work has made an impact. 

Today we highlight releases chosen by Pete Ferrari of the indie rock band Book/Spirit. From Been Stellar to Uncle Skunk, we get all New York-based bands.