“The best things come in small packages.”
– Somebody

Some of 2014’s most captivating music was released in short form, coming by way of online mixes, free downloads and extra-special sets. Forming a a list of just thirty was difficult for us, as this year saw many artists step away from industry habit to highlight something smaller. Whether it was a batch of new work or finding place for a previous album’s unforgettable outliers, the product of many artists was captivating, and resulted in some of the greatest musical collections of the past 365.

So here’s to the EPs of 2014, for astutely bundled greatness and the suggestion of bangers set to hit us next year.

30. Bodies and Control and Money and Power – Priests

29. Man Child – Grumpus

28. Do it Again – Robyn & Röyksopp

27. I Feel a Great Peace – Holm. 

 26. 3 – Willow Smith

25. By Fire – Hiatus Kaiyote

24. Ocean Death – Baths

23. Indian Twin – Indian Twin

22. Soft Fangs – Soft Fangs

21. The Shallows – Orca Orca