Washington, D.C.-based post-punk quartet Priests formed in late 2011, creating raucous blasts of noisy, politically charged punk fronted by vocalist Katie Alice Greer, with guitarist G.L. Jaguar, drummer Daniele Daniele, and bassist Taylor Mulitz. The project was the first musical venture for most of the players, and the newly formed Priests quickly recorded a demo-like cassette and began touring, first locally and then across the States, soon gaining a reputation for their frenetic live shows. A 7" single, a second cassette, and a few compilation appearances followed before a proper debut album surfaced in the form of 2014's Bodies and Control and Money and Power. The album was recorded with production help from Black Eyes member Hugh McElroy, and more touring followed its release. ~ Fred Thomas