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This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "I". Let's find out what bands, albums, and songs we end up sharing. A new series from the mind of "Hollywood"  Pooni. We are calling this one Alphabet Soup. Here's the idea - 1 Band, 2 Albums, 3 Songs, and 1 Movie all starting with a single letter in the alphabet. The object of this series is to focus on some lesser known bands and songs. As always we will share a little history about bands and songs and we promise as always to ROCK! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It's quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin' Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin' Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Sammy Hagar, Inglorious, Ice Tiger, Icon, Velocity, Pat Boone, Redlight King, Shakra, Riverdogs, Brother Cane, Morano, The Answer, Massive Wagons, Dorothy, Restrayned, Hayseed Dixie Crank It Up New Music Spotlight  Inglorious - “Testify” If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the December 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the New Yorker introduces us to the Beatles, Debbie Reynolds passes away, as does Lemmy, & happy birthday to John Legend For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history03:23 Albums released on this date in music history 03:31 Singles released on this date in music history 03:49 Podcast advertisement 04:08 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 05:33 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 06:38 What's on tomorrow's episode

Dans Pop culture, Mathieu Alterman raconte chaque week-end l'actualité qui fait du bien aux yeux, au cœur et aux oreilles. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans Pop culture, Mathieu Alterman raconte chaque week-end l'actualité qui fait du bien aux yeux, au cœur et aux oreilles. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Crank it up — this one goes to 11.On this episode of RadioBypass, we count down the Top 11 Albums of 2025, celebrating the records that delivered the riffs, the soul, the attitude, and the fire that kept rock and roll alive and kicking all year long.From hard-hitting modern rock to legendary voices proving they've still got it, these albums earned their place through sheer power, songwriting, and passion. This isn't hype — this is music that stood tall.Here's the full countdown, from 11 to 1:#11 – Dark Chapel – Spirit In The Glass#10 – Bloody Dice – 2#9 – Anthony Gomes – Praise The Loud#8 – Spider Rockets – Dirty and Bad#7 – Jack Starr – Out Of The Darkness Part II#6 – Drew Cagle & The Reputation – Bad Attitude#5 – Frank Hannon – Reflections#4 – The Fifth – We Are One#3 – The Dead Daisies – Lookin' For Trouble#2 – Rick Hughes – Redemption#1 – Robin McAuley – SoulboundWhether these albums shook your speakers, surprised you, or became instant favorites, they represent the best of what 2025 had to offer.This is Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard — and this is RadioBypass.Turn it up and let the debate begin.

On the December 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Leonard Cohen debuts &  Show Boat premieres. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from  ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history02:18 Albums released on this date in music history 02:45 Singles released on this date in music history 03:04 Podcast advertisement 03:23 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 04:56 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 05:54 What's on tomorrow's episode

    Not much to say in this post other than here is part two of my favorite ambient albums of 2025. I'll also repost the full list here with links. Alexander Knaifel - Chapter Eight Almost An Island - Almost An Island Andrew Heath - Signals and Codes Anthéne & Simon McCorry - Wellspring Bill Brennan and Andy McNeill - Dreaming In Gamelan Byron Metcalf - Spiral Exchange Clarice Jensen - In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness Dictaphone - Unstable Emily A. Sprague - Cloud Time Erik M - Soft Wish Florian TM Zeisig - A New Life Lab's Cloud and Flavio Salvaje - Kalima Loneward - Musings of a Painted Sky M. Sage - Tender / Wading Martin Stürtzer - Nexus-6 offthesky - form.radio offthesky - Nocturnas Peter Gregson - Peter Gregson Rod Modell - Northern Michigan Snowstorms Seabuckthorn - A Path Within A Path Six Missing - Without Mind Steve Roach - The Reverent Sky Taylor Deupree & Zimoun - Wind Dynamic Organ, Deviations Xu - Murmurs of the Machine Yorkshire Modular Society + Peter Digby Lee - Beneath the Hanging Sky zakè - Silentium Here's to more excellent ambient music in 2026.   Cheers!     T R A C K L I S T : 00:00   Lab's Cloud and Flavio Salvaje - Sandwhistle (Kalima) 04:12   Byron Metcalf - Voices Of Vision (Spiral Exchange) 09:25   Seabuckthorn - Shadow Of The Land (A Path Within A Path) 12:15   Steve Roach - The Nuturing  Ground (The Reverent Sky) 20:10   Bill Brennan and Andy McNeill - Reverie (Dreaming In Gamelan) 23:35   Almost An Island - Perfume Gloves (Almost An Island) 27:40   Andrew Heath - Delegate 24 (Signals and Codes) 33:00   Anthéne & Simon McCorry - Summer's Glow (Wellspring) 37:20   Taylor Deupree & Zimoun - Deviation V (Wind Dynamic Organ, Deviations) 42:55   Xu - Echoes from the Ether (Murmurs of the Machine) 45:50   offthesky - form.radio 3 (form.radio) 50:12   zakè - Pax Animi [ft. Tyresta] (Silentium) 53:20   Loneward - Shrouded Sighs (Musings of a Painted Sky) 59:48   end

When end-of-the-year list season began I wasn't sure if I was going to do a favorite ambient albums list. I wasn't as locked into ambient as much this year as in the past. I spent most of my listening time in indie, jazz, and berlin-school. I had several ambient albums that would for sure make my list so I started with those and the next thing I knew - I had a list of 26 albums that are my 2025 favorites. Here are my favorite ambient albums of 2025, in alphabetical order: Alexander Knaifel - Chapter Eight Almost An Island - Almost An Island Andrew Heath - Signals and Codes Anthéne & Simon McCorry - Wellspring Bill Brennan and Andy McNeill - Dreaming In Gamelan Byron Metcalf - Spiral Exchange Clarice Jensen - In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness Dictaphone - Unstable Emily A. Sprague - Cloud Time Erik M - Soft Wish Florian T M Zeisig - A New Life Lab's Cloud and Flavio Salvaje - Kalima Loneward - Musings of a Painted Sky M. Sage - Tender Wading Martin Stürtzer - Nexus-6 offthesky - form.radio offthesky - Nocturnas Peter Gregson - Peter Gregson Rod Modell - Northern Michigan Snowstorms Seabuckthorn - A Path Within A Path Six Missing - Without Mind Steve Roach - The Reverent Sky Taylor Deupree & Zimoun - Wind Dynamic Organ, Deviations Xu - Murmurs of the Machine Yorkshire Modular Society + Peter Digby Lee - Beneath the Hanging Sky zakè - Silentium I made two mixes so it will be a little easier to digest. This post is for part one. I hope you enjoy this look back at 2025. Cheers! T R A C K L I S T : 00:00   Erik M. - Tall as Grass (Soft Wish) 03:55   Offthesky - Poised Above A Place (Nocturnas) 08:06   Rod Modell - Snowstorm In Munising (Snowstorm In Munising) 13:40   Emily A. Sprague - Osaka (Cloud Time) 19:23   Florian T M Zeisig - Earth Loop (A New Life) 21:00   M. Sage - Fracking Starlight (Tender / Wading) 26:18   Dictaphone - 122 (Unstable) 29:50   Six Missing - Sit Down and Play (Without Mind) 35:38   Peter Gregson - Prism (Peter Gregson) 38:37   Clarice Jensen - From A to B (In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness) 44:05   Alexander Knaifel - Chapter Eight: Stanza XXIII-XXXII (Chapter Eight) 49:15   Martin Sturtzer - Nexus-6 (Nexus-6) 55:30   Yorkshire Modular Society - Beneath the Hanging Sky (Beneath the Hanging Sky) 01:09:28   end

Michigan Metal Dominates 2025 | Best Albums Breakdown (Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep. 131)Episode 131 – The Metal Maniacs PodcastHosted by Jay Ingersoll & ModdMichigan showed up in a massive way in 2025 — and this episode is all about giving the Great Lakes metal scene the spotlight it deserves.In this third extra episode of the week, Jay and Modd break down every Michigan-based band and album that landed on our Best of 2025 list. From extreme metal and hardcore to experimental heaviness and underground noise, this is a full celebration of the artists holding it down for the Mitten State.We dig into why these records stood out, how they represent the strength and diversity of Michigan heavy music, and why this scene continues to punch well above its weight on a national level. If you're looking to support local bands, discover new favorites, or understand just how deep Michigan metal runs — this episode is required listening.Albums & Bands Discussed (Support These Artists

You could have heard this episode 48 hours early by supporting us on Patreon for as low as $1/month, where you'll also gain access to our Discord server & get yourself an Indieheads Podcast sticker: https://www.patreon.com/IndieheadsPodcast On this episode, Matty, Rose, Jenna, Jay, and special guest Ataxon reveal our Top 5 Albums of 2025, along with unveiling […]

t's the FUNKNSTUFF 2025 Year in Review Holidays Special!  2025 was an eventful year, musically and otherwise, including the launch of this channel's Jam Fans Forum, which joins the growing galaxy of FUNKNSTUFF shows. Nearly 40 episodes of Where'd You Get Your Funk From? premiered during 2025, along with 16 editions of On THE ONE . . . and Done!, eight Jam Fans Forums and a pair of new TRUTH IN RHYTHM shows.  Joining host Scott "DR GX" Goldfine to sum up 2025 and help ring in the New Year are three Jam Fan Forum musical friends: lifelong music devotee, host of the FJS (Funky, Jazzy and Smooth) with KD radio show, and legal expert Karl A. Doss!; music & culture journalist and liner notes master A. Scott Galloway; and music scholar, author and History of Funk radio show host Rickey Vincent.  This special episode reviews what took place the past year – personally for the panelists, musically and FUNKNSTUFF wise. That includes each expert panelist revealing their Top Albums of the Year (see lists below); unveiling the FUNKNSTUFF Channel's Top 10 most viewed and commented on episodes, as well as the Top 10 all-time most viewed episodes, along with some other fascinating tidbits; Scott Galloway leading a segment honoring musical artists and figures we had to say goodbye to during the year; a look ahead to the next year in music; and a sneak peek at upcoming FUNKNSTUFF Channel show episodes. To close it out, the panelists all share their thoughts and wishes for 2026. We hope you enjoy this special edition, and happy, healthy holidays to all! Scott Goldfine's Top 25 Funk and More Albums of 2025 (alpha order by artist) 420 Funk - The Emperor Has No Clones Bootsy - Album of the Year #1 Funkateer The Bump Squad - Guilty as Funk! Cymande - Renascence DaFonk - Heaven Reloaded De La Soul - Cabin in the Sky  Exiles of the Nation - 1983 Fishbone - Stockholm Syndrome FunkDome - FunkDome Eric Gales - A Tribute To LJK Ice Cube - Man Up Eric Krasno and the Heavyweights - Live From the Mint Leo & the Goat - Shine Lettuce - Cook Tha Muthafunkaholix - Taste a Funk Nova Twins - Parasites & Butterflies PTFI - Project 2025 Is Upon You  Robb Harper - Transformation Public Enemy - Black Sky Over The Projects: Apartment 2025 Vernon Reid - Hoodoo Telemetry Skunk Mob - Tales From The Skunk Hole Slapbak - Funk Lives Matter That New Funk Vol. 1 - Tony Camm Thurtdelic - Psychedelic Therapy Don Was - Groove in the Face of Adversity Karl A. Doss' Top 20 Albums of 2025 1. We Insist 2025! – Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell 2. Cabin in the Sky -De La Soul 3. 10 – Sault 4. Audience With the Queen – Galactic & Irma Thomas 5. Tales from the Skunk Hole – Tha Skunk Mob 6. Funk Lives Matter - Slapbak 7. Album of the Year #1 Funkateer – Bootsy Collins 8. Letters from the Atlantic – Butcher Brown 9. The Emperor Has No Clones – 420 Funk Mob 10. Cook – Lettuce 11. Around the World in a Day (Deluxe Edition) – Prince & the Revolution 12. Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Various Artists 13. Why Can't We Be Friends (50th Anniversary Collector's Edition) – War 14. Naomi's Finest – Deborah Bond 15. Sad and Beautiful World – Mavis Staples 16. Secrets of the Sun – Roy Ayers 17. The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 – Sly & the Family Stone 18. That New Funk, Vol. 1 - ToNY CaMM 19. Sly Lives (aka The Burden of Black Genius) – Sly & the Family Stone 20. 1983 – Exiles of the Nation Rickey Vincent's Top 10 Funk Albums of 2025 1. Bootsy Collins / Album of the Year - #1 Funkateer 2. 420 Funk Mob – The Emperor Has No Clones 3. Thurtdelic  - Psychedelic Therapy 4. Slapbak - Funk Lives Matter  5. PTFI - Project 2025 Is Upon You 6. Tha Muthafunkaholix – Taste A Funk 7. Lettuce – Cook  8. Sault – 10 9. Nik West – Little Big Beat Studio Session Live 10. Robert Harper – Transformation A. Scott Galloway's Top 5 Albums of 2025 1. WAR - Live in Japan 1974 2. Love Life - Nicki Richards 3. Vantablack - Lalah Hathaway 4. Archive Volume 4 (box set) - Joni Mitchell 5. Introducing The Pocket Queen (EP) RECORDED DECEMBER 2025 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

Happy Kwanzaa & Boxing Day! On the December 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi Hendrix writes a classic, Led Zeppelin starts, Fontella Bass & Curtis Mayfield leave, & happy birthday to Lars Ulrich For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from  ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history04:02 Albums released on this date in music history 04:10 Singles released on this date in music history 05:10 Podcast advertisement 05:29 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 06:57 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 07:42 What's on tomorrow's episode

Top Metal Albums of 2025 | Honorable Mentions | Albums not to missed (Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep 130) Sometimes the hardest part of doing a “Best of the Year” list… is everything that gets left off.In this extra Thursday episode of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, Jay and Modd sit back down to give proper shine to the albums we didn't get to mention in our Best Metal Albums of 2025 episode. Consider this the official Honorable Mentions edition — the records that narrowly missed the cut, sparked heated debate, or deserved way more attention than time allowed.From underground heavy hitters to surprise releases, overlooked gems, and records that grew on us after repeat listens, this episode is all about rounding out the conversation and making sure no killer album gets forgotten. If you're still building your 2025 metal listening list, this one is packed with recommendations across multiple corners of heavy music.We break down:Albums that almost made our Top picksReleases that gained momentum late in the yearRecords we couldn't stop spinning, even if they didn't land in the final rankingsWhy honorable mentions matter just as much as the top spotsIf you thought our 2025 list was finished… think again. This episode proves just how stacked the year really was for metal.

Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Let's go back to 1983, the year albums made us who we are. Thanks to a tip from our Facebook group, each GenX Stories host picked a favorite record from this legendary year and dove headfirst into its greatness. Nostalgia? Check. Hot takes? Double check. Accidental sing-alongs? We'll neither confirm nor deny. The only thing left to do: press play and learn tidbits you never knew  about the epic music that basically raised us.Episode links Best 1983 Albums: 67 Excellent RecordsThe Highest Rated Albums of 1983The story of 1983 in music‘Colour By Numbers': How Culture Club Painted A Pop MasterpieceCulture Club: Get to know the band behind 'Karma Chameleon'Classic Album: The Police – SynchronicityWhy The Police's 'Synchronicity' — Their Final, Fraught Masterpiece — Still Resonates After 40 YearsUnder the Volcano Movie‘Under the Volcano' Review: Rockers Recall the Remote Island Where Luxurious '80s Record-Making Had Its Last StandHow Debut Album ‘Murmur' Spread The Word About R.E.M.5 Surprising Facts About R.E.M.'s “Murmur”The Murmur Trestle Classic Album: Madonna – MadonnaMadonna's first hit ‘Holiday' almost never happenedLucky Star VideoAbout the Lucky Star videoEve's Madonna SketchEve's Madonna Photo w/momMadonna's Eponymous Debut Album ‘Madonna' OUR ALBUMSLori: Colour By Numbers, Culture ClubCourtney: Synchronicity, The PoliceChris: Murmur, R.E.MEve: Madonna, MadonnaConnect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast appBuy some

Send us a textWhat a year to be a Nordic music geek, eh? This is already my fourth year of doing these year-end lists, and looking back, I do believe this year has left the greatest impression on me. Not only as a listener, but as a musician myself. I look forward to what next year has in store, but for now, it's time to reflect and enjoy on the awesome music Nordic artists have brought us this year.Thanks for another great year, everyone, and happy holidays!Support the showThe Nordic Sound is supported by its patrons over on Patreon.com/nordicsound BarMonicaEmberGeorgeBetsCarrieGenLeighMikeCindyClaytonDrakeEricJamieJuliaMaryMichaelMichaelSeanSimonTonyYou too can support the project at patreon.com/nordicsound

Finally the episode you've all been waiting for, Album Mode's top 10 albums of 2025! Adriel and Démar list their best albums of the year. After years of reviewing music together the duo divergence has become more obvious and this year's year-end list is evidence.P.S. Demar's Spotify listening age is 25, Adriel's is 45.TIMECODES:3:30 - A lot of albums that we did not review4:10 - Don't Tap The Glass7:30 - West End Girl9:48 - Miley Cyrus supremacy15:55 - Yacht Rap16:49 - An Ambient Demo but good21:16 - What genre is this?24:04 - Demar wants the Naomi Campbell album29:06 - Chainz revival38:00 - One of the best albums of the decade43:10 - Comeback Album of the Year48:12 - Feels like a racing game52:25 - The Best of Wale56:00 - One of the Greatest Rappers of all Time01:01:39 - The Longest No Skips Album01:06:05 - Two or Three listens a day for Demar's Number One1:11:01 - Honourable MentionsFollow us:YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumModeTikTok:Album Mode: https://www.tiktok.com/@albummodepod Adriel: https://www.tiktok.com/@adrielsmileydotcom Démar: https://www.tiktok.com/@godkingdemi Instagram:Album Mode: https://www.instagram.com/albummodepod/ Adriel: https://www.instagram.com/adrielsmileydotcom/ Démar: https://www.instagram.com/demarjgrant/ Twitter:Album Mode: https://twitter.com/AlbumModepod Adriel: https://twitter.com/AdrielSmiley_ Démar: https://twitter.com/DemarJGrantDémar's Top 10:EsDeeKid - RebelThe Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow Little Simz - Lotus PinkPantheres - Fancy That Bad Bunny - Debi Tirar Mas Fotos Clipse - Let God Sort Em Out Amaarae - Black Star OkLou - Choke Enough Miley Cyrus - Something BeautifulTyler, The Creator - Don't Tap the GlassAdriel's Top 10:The Weeknd - Hurry Up TOmorrowLittle Simz - Lotus Clipse Let God Sort Em Out Wale - Etherything is a lot Chance the Rapper - Star Line Destin Conrad - LOVE ON DIGITAL Larry June + Alchemist + 2 Chainz - Life is Beautiful Venna - MALIK Freddie Gibbs - ALFREDO 2 Lily Allen - West End Girl

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber stepped out for a rare holiday date night on December 18 in West Hollywood, according to E News, checking out artist Fica Codras festive Christmas tree installation at the Edition Hotel. The 31-year-old Mistletoe singer rocked a distressed red plaid hoodie, black sunglasses and baggy jeans, while Hailey, 29, went all black leather, keeping it casual as new parents to 15-month-old Jack Blues Bieber, born August 2024. E News notes this low-profile outing marks their second Christmas with the tot, echoing Haileys November GQ comment on soaking up his fast-growing moments.No fresh public appearances or business moves pop in the last few days, but Biebers 2025 dominated with surprise albums Swag and Swag II, The Honey POP reports, dropping over 40 tracks that claimed first place in their Music Rewind, blending R&B hits like Yukon, Walking Away, Daisies and emotional Devotion. Wikipedia confirms Swag launched July 10 after global swag billboards, with Swag II following months later, cementing his post-hiatus swagger amid family life and paparazzi beach run-ins. Fans buzz about 2026 Coachella headline and possible world tour, his first big stage since Justice Tour.A Candlelight tribute concert to Bieber hit Eden Roc Miami Beach December 21, Listeso Music Group lists, featuring strings on Sorry, Peaches, Stay and more under glowing lights. Vogue Singapore hails his standing on business vibe as a top 2025 pop moment. No verified social media mentions or deals surface past week, though his net worth hits 300 million per TechnoSuffice, boosted by ventures.Speculation swirls on Twitch streams and SKYLRK fashion drops like slippers, but nothing confirmed recent. Biebers year-long biographical pivot to mature family man and R&B force outshines holiday sparks.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The Mighty Decibel names it's Top 10 Albums of 2025. Whether it be extreme metal, hardcore punk or hard'n'heavy, we've got you covered!! 10. THE GENERALS - The Devil You KNow 9. NIVEOUS - Endless Snowfall 8. SHATTER - Deny the Future 7. ZIG ZAGS - Deadbeat At Dawn 6. FRIGHFUL - What Lies Ahead 5. ULTIMATE DESASTER - For Progress ... 4. BOMBARDEMENT - Dand La Fournaise 3. SACRIFICE - Volume 6 2. WARBITCH - Summoned 1. NIGHTHAWK - Six Three

"You there!" called Scrooge, "What day is it?" "Why, it's Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour's 2025 Review podcast release day, sir!"  That's right; join my splendiferous husband Rich and I as we countdown our Top 5 Albums, TV Shows, and Movies of 2025.  Will your favourites make our list? Grab a festive beverage and a mince pie (or Yule log, if you are mince-averse like me) and find out! Merry Christmas, y'all Spoiler warnings for, well, almost everything, really...! The Best of 2025 Music Playlist Stacey's Linktree Stacey's tip jar Music by Starbomb  

Exactly what it says it is, in a terrific year for album length releases.

Cullen and Mason are joined by their friends Lindsay Fickas, Joe Calderon, and Justin Jones to discuss their favorite albums of 2025. Did your favorite 2025 album make their list?Follow Lindsay here: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_fickas Follow Joe here: https://www.instagram.com/joeydeets Follow Justin here: https://www.instagram.com/justnjnsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blacksheep-podcast-presented-by-hm-magazine--2258933/support.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/theblacksheeppodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@theblacksheeppodcast

Top METAL Albums of the Year 2025! | Best Deathcore, Black Metal, Metalcore & Underground PicksWelcome back to **Episode 129 of The Metal Maniacs Podcast with your hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd**, bringing you the **heaviest breakdown of the year – our *official Albums of the Year List!

On the December 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the UFO Club opens & happy birthday to Eddie Vedder & Derek Small of Spinal Tap  For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from  ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history03:20 Albums released on this date in music history 03:37 Singles released on this date in music history 04:12 Podcast advertisement 04:31 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 06:26 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 07:21 What's on tomorrow's episode

On the December 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Joe Cocker, Ma Rainey, & Joe Strummer pass away, Nikki Sixx nearly passes away, & happy birthday to DJ Paulette & Jordin Sparks For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from  ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history03:09 Albums released on this date in music history 03:23 Singles released on this date in music history 03:49 Podcast advertisement 04:08 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 05:21 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 06:51 What's on tomorrow's episode

Deck the halls with cheese and Bolly! … and a dish of the usual rock and roll distraction which this week throws the following logs on the fire … … the greatest Xmas single ever? … Metal Machine Music, Cut the Crap, Two Sides of the Moon … can panned records ever be rehabilitated? … how Roxy Music invented ‘rock brand-value' and turned it into pictures … Joe Ely and the romance of songs about the American landscape … Rob Reiner and why that scene in When Harry Met Sally is the greatest marriage of people and ideas … the real-life moment that inspired Spinal Tap … “most American pop music is about geography” … "I keep my fingernails long so they click when I play the piano" … Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis? Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr? Mystery acts playing Wembley Arena … the British think America is “fabulous and otherworldly”. Americans think Britain is “quaint” … plus the magnificent McGarrigles' Christmas Hour, farewell Hofner and we name the Finnegan's Wake of rock music!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com.wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hammo rides solo to share his favourite books, graphic novels, music, concerts, and plays for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deck the halls with cheese and Bolly! … and a dish of the usual rock and roll distraction which this week throws the following logs on the fire … … the greatest Xmas single ever? … Metal Machine Music, Cut the Crap, Two Sides of the Moon … can panned records ever be rehabilitated? … how Roxy Music invented ‘rock brand-value' and turned it into pictures … Joe Ely and the romance of songs about the American landscape … Rob Reiner and why that scene in When Harry Met Sally is the greatest marriage of people and ideas … the real-life moment that inspired Spinal Tap … “most American pop music is about geography” … "I keep my fingernails long so they click when I play the piano" … Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis? Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr? Mystery acts playing Wembley Arena … the British think America is “fabulous and otherworldly”. Americans think Britain is “quaint” … plus the magnificent McGarrigles' Christmas Hour, farewell Hofner and we name the Finnegan's Wake of rock music!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com.wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deck the halls with cheese and Bolly! … and a dish of the usual rock and roll distraction which this week throws the following logs on the fire … … the greatest Xmas single ever? … Metal Machine Music, Cut the Crap, Two Sides of the Moon … can panned records ever be rehabilitated? … how Roxy Music invented ‘rock brand-value' and turned it into pictures … Joe Ely and the romance of songs about the American landscape … Rob Reiner and why that scene in When Harry Met Sally is the greatest marriage of people and ideas … the real-life moment that inspired Spinal Tap … “most American pop music is about geography” … "I keep my fingernails long so they click when I play the piano" … Jordan Carl Wheeler Davis? Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr? Mystery acts playing Wembley Arena … the British think America is “fabulous and otherworldly”. Americans think Britain is “quaint” … plus the magnificent McGarrigles' Christmas Hour, farewell Hofner and we name the Finnegan's Wake of rock music!Help us to keep The Longest Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com.wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the December 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Flavor Flav opens a restaurant, Pan Am Flight 103 crashes, Sweeney Todd premieres, & happy birthday to Frank Zappa For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - ⁠https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday⁠Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history05:05 Albums released on this date in music history 06:05 Singles released on this date in music history 06:51 Podcast advertisement 07:10 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history08:27 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 09:18 What's on tomorrow's episode

What a year 2025 has been! We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our loyal listeners and all the new ones who've found us this year. In a year of milestones we celebrated our 250th episode in September and then wrapped up our 5th year of the show in November. Our love of rock music is stronger than ever and we're so happy we get to share it with like-minded rock fans from around the globe. So thank you for all the support! It has become tradition that we break down our year in review into 2 different shows: one on the albums, authors & podcasters we welcomed on the show and a second on the live concerts we reviewed and artists and legends we hosted. This first edition focuses on the 35 albums we celebrated, which ones we loved, we ones surprised us and which ones made us want to do another by that artist in 2026. Then we walk through all the authors and podcasters who came on our show, usually on our monthly sidecast First Concert Memories. It's a great showcase for fans of rock music to share the stories that helped shape their rock n roll journey and relive some fond (and sometimes not so fond) memories. Next week is Part 2 on the live shows, artists and legends with a special in memoriam to pay tribute to the legends we lost in 2025. Until then, enjoy 2025 Part 1 - The Albums, Authors & Podcasters!! Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Episode What We NOT gonna talk about is Diddy. We will discuss Vacation Activities, The Dating Game, Sherrone Moore Blowing The Bag, New Albums and Albums that need to be revisited and more... 

On the December 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis gets his draft notice, Jethro Tull forms, Dreamgirls premieres, & happy birthday to Alan Parsons & JoJo For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 What happened on this date in music history02:24 Albums released on this date in music history 03:09 Singles released on this date in music history 03:24 Podcast advertisement 03:43 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 04:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 05:33 What's on tomorrow's episode

Nas & Premier's long-anticipated album is finally here, but did it hit the mark or miss the vibe?

Musicians Shad and Talia Schlanger join Matt Galloway for their picks of the best Albums of 2025.

Full show - Wednesday | Scrooged | News or Nope - The Oscars, award show gift bags, and holiday cookies | T. Hack wants to save 6 7 | OPP - Gifting plastic surgery | What are your top 5 albums of all time? | Which reindeer are you? | T'd Off with Erin - Driving dogs | What are the right words to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? | Spitting etiquette | Stupid stories www.instagram.com/theslackershow www.instagram.com/ericasheaaa www.instagram.com/thackiswack www.instagram.com/radioerin

We all have WAY different music tastes on the show!

Greg has been traveling a lot and the year is wrapping up. He catches us up on his 93rd show of the year in a Tales From the Concert.Song: Mk.Gee - “Are You Looking Up?”Next, we get a delicious serving of Jay's Jambalaya. The Rolling Stones calls off its European tour, Howard Stern signs on for 3 more years on SiriusXM, and the Feds bully small independent AM radio stations.Song: Ugly - “Gallowine”Nick was reading through Pitchfork's Best 50 Albums of 2025 (link) list and thought he'd share some of what he found in a Three For Thursday.Songs:YHWH Nailgun - “Pain Fountain”Los Thuthanaka - ‘Parrandita “Sariri Tunupa”'Alex G - “Is It Still You In There?”

What a year 2025 has been! We want to take the opportunity to thank all of our loyal listeners and all the new ones who've found us this year. In a year of milestones we celebrated our 250th episode in September and then wrapped up our 5th year of the show in November. Our love of rock music is stronger than ever and we're so happy we get to share it with like-minded rock fans from around the globe. So thank you for all the support! It has become tradition that we break down our year in review into 2 different shows: one on the albums, authors & podcasters we welcomed on the show and a second on the live concerts we reviewed and artists and legends we hosted. This first edition focuses on the 35 albums we celebrated, which ones we loved, we ones surprised us and which ones made us want to do another by that artist in 2026. Then we walk through all the authors and podcasters who came on our show, usually on our monthly sidecast First Concert Memories. It's a great showcase for fans of rock music to share the stories that helped shape their rock n roll journey and relive some fond (and sometimes not so fond) memories. Next week is Part 2 on the live shows, artists and legends with a special in memoriam to pay tribute to the legends we lost in 2025. Until then, enjoy 2025 Part 1 - The Albums, Authors & Podcasters!! Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Danny close out the year with their respective Top 10 Albums of 2025, highlighting projects from some of the years biggest stars (Lady Gaga, Rosalia, Sabrina Carpenter) and underrated gems (Little Simz, Audrey Hobert, Lola Young). You won't want to miss this jam packed Season 2 Finale! Thanks for listening! Please Connect with Us. TikTok: @thedailyrecordspin Instagram: @thedailyrecordspin_podcast Email: thedailyrecordspin@gmail.com

Tous les jours dans la matinale d'Europe 1, Olivier de Lagarde scrute et analyse la presse du jour. Aujourd'hui, l'interview de François Fillon au Figaro et les 50 ans des albums Panini.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Listen as Spike Lou and Animal Brown react to the internet roasting DJ Premier.....was the Nas project that big of a letdown though? They review 21 Savage's latest project, Pooh Sheisty is back like he never left and Ebro in the Morning say goodbye.

Messiah McCall discusses the Behold Pop Culture Top 10 Albums of the year for 2025.
 Follow the Social Media Community: https://www.instagram.com/beholdpopculture?igsh=MWM4NWlpbm8wZnhzMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Timestamps: 
 0:00 Intro
 0:46 Honorable Mentions
 2:27 Addison
 5:52 Man's Best Friend
 8:43 I AM THE MUSIC 
12:06 LUX
 14:12 Heavy Metal/Getting Killed
 19:01 The Art of Loving
 21:11 Swag/Swag 2
 24:41 DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
 28:02 Let God Sort Em Out
 32:30 The Life of A Showgirl

Today's guest didn't just enter the music industry — he grew up inside it. He isn't just a Grammy-winning producer or a respected solo artist. He's one of the rare creatives who's built a career rooted in loyalty, advocacy, and taste — while learning in public and evolving in real time. And The Writer Is… FINNEAS! In this episode, he breaks down: Growing up in the industry without losing your footing The quiet flaw baked into today's music industry — and the one trait he's seen in every truly exceptional artistLoyalty over leverage — and why relationships still matterAdvocating for artists when you already have a seat at the tableLearning as you go without pretending you have it all figured out This one is grounded and essential for anyone trying to build something that actually lasts. A special thank you to our sponsors... Our lead sponsor, NMPA aka the National Music Publisher's Association. Your support means the world to us! And @splice the best sample library on the market, period. Chapters 0:00:00 Teaser 0:02:37 What FINNEAS Would Change About the Music Industry 0:07:40 “What Do You Do?” Identity & Being Multihyphenate 0:08:54 Why taste beats momentum 0:10:51 FINNEAS & Ashe (Not Just a Band Name) 0:12:51 From Workaholism to Efficiency 0:14:17 Tools, Shortcuts & Speed in the Studio 0:16:13 Him and Billie and Their Creative Differences 0:20:11 Stage Fright, SNL & Performing Under Pressure 0:24:23 Writing Songs for Film vs Albums 0:27:49 Writing “What Was I Made For? 0:30:46 Writing Honest Lyrics in LA0:32:48 Parenting, Legacy & Keeping Ego Out of the House 0:36:42 Creative Endurance: Why some artists last and others disappear 0:38:57 Homeschooling, Childhood & Creative Freedom 0:41:46 Professionalism as a Creative Advantage 0:44:42 Why some songs don't belong — and that's okay 0:46:45 Artists FINNEAS Would Love to Work With 0:48:46 How Not to Chase Trends: Why reference points should be old, weird, and far away 0:51:13 Albums Worth Sitting With: Listening deeply 0:53:06 Honesty, Family & Creative Trust 0:58:14 Love, Partnership & Sustaining Ambition 1:01:36 The Lowest Point of His Career 1:04:57 Separating Your Work From Your Worth 1:08:14 Knowing When to Pivot (Without Panicking) 1:11:04 Taste as a Long-Term Advantage 1:14:34 The Myth of Doing It All Yourself 1:17:55 Why Some Artists Plateau 1:21:11 Endurance vs Intensity: Why longevity favors consistency 1:24:33 Avoiding burnout in a high-output career 1:28:01 Creative Confidence Without Arrogance 1:31:14 Aging in the Industry While Staying Curious: Why relevance comes from curiosity, not youth 1:34:36 Learning to Say No 1:38:08 Fear as a Creative Signal 1:41:36 Advice to His Younger Self 1:45:01 What Still Excites Him About Music 1:48:33 Redefining a Successful Career 1:51:58 Building something that lasts without losing yourself Hosted by Ross Golan Produced by Joe London and Jad Saad Edit by Jad Saad Post Production by Pratik Karki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Eli back to sit down and list all our favorite songs of the year -- well at least the ones that aren't on our Albums of the Year lists.

Rob, Keith, Kate, and Les discuss their top five favourite albums of the 80s in this monster edition of the Kick About. Let us know what you think of their choices and what would make your shortlist of five? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture.This week, we're listening to the songs and albums that defined the year, for better or worse. Gilbert Cruz is joined by Caryn Ganz and Lindsay Zoladz from The Times's pop music desk to discuss some of the biggest and best releases of 2025.Albums and songs mentioned in this episode:Bad Bunny, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”Lady Gaga, “Mayhem”Justin Bieber, “Daisies”Chappell Roan, “The Giver” and “The Subway”Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”Doechii, “Alligator Bites Never Heal”Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”Morgan Wallen, “I'm the Problem”Ghost, “Skeletá”Dijon, “Baby”Geese, “Getting Killed”Water From Your Eyes, “It's a Beautiful Place”PinkPantheress, “Fancy That”Lily Allen, “Tennis”Ella Langley, “Choosin' Texas”Sleigh Bells, “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy”Hayley Williams, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party”Turnstile, “Never Enough”On Today's EpisodeCaryn Ganz is the pop music editor at The Times.Lindsay Zoladz is a pop music critic at The Times and the writer of The Amplifier newsletter.Additional ReadingBest Albums of 2025Best Songs of 2025 Photo Illustration by The New York Times; From left, Angela Weiss/AFP — Getty Images (Lady Gaga); OK McCausland for The New York Times (Geese); Erika Santelices/Reuters (Bad Bunny); Helle Arensbak/AFP -- Getty Images, via Ritzau Scanpix (PinkPantheress) Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

From the One Hit Thunder podcast (originally released on 11/29/2024) In this final installment of THE THUNDRED, Chris and Matt reveal the Top 20 Albums of All Time, closing out their five-part countdown with the most legendary records ever made. Without giving anything away, expect albums packed with unforgettable guitar riffs, raw lyrics that hit straight to the heart, and genre-defining songs that shaped entire eras. From game-changing alt-rock classics to soul-stirring records that brought confessional songwriting to the forefront, these albums represent the absolute best of the best, handpicked by over 100 friends and listeners. Join in as Chris and Matt unveil the final 20-1 countdown, sharing their excitement, debate, and maybe a surprise or two along the way. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MUSICA new Courtney Love documentary, Antiheroine, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, which is set for January 22nd through February 1st in Park City, Utah. https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932fb761a55354cab91b505 Deftones are helping out a soccer team in their hometown of Sacramento, California.The band is sponsoring Street Soccer USA's Los Jaguares team, which is a team of team of 11–14-year-old boys and girls from the Oak Park neighborhood where Deftones got started.Deftones and GOAL Projects teamed up to design the team's official 2026 jerseys and a soccer ball, both of which can be purchased now at Shopdeftones.com. Proceeds from each jersey sold will go to Los Jaguares and Street Soccer USA, a nonprofit that serves over 75,000 players in 16 U.S. cities. James Cameron co-directed Billie Eilish's upcoming 3D concert film, "Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)". Here's part of the trailer that takes us onstage and backstage. Jelly Roll just fulfilled a lifelong dream. Yesterday, Craig Morgan invited him to join the Grand Ole Opry. And it all happened on "The Joe Rogan Experience". Joe played Jelly a clip from one of his past Opry performances. Jelly called it "the most special night of my life." He talked about how Craig's song "Almost Home" helped him while he was in jail. TVRIP: Jeff Garcia, the comedic actor, who is best known for voicing the Jimmy Neutron character Sheen passed away at the age of 50. An official cause of death was not yet made public. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/10/jeff-garcia-dead-comedian/ Icon and legend Diana Ross has been confirmed as the headliner for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square! https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/diana-ross-perform-dick-clarks-new-years-rockin-eve-2026-1236133111/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:HBO Max made a documentary called "Happy and You Know It" about the popularity of annoying kids' music. It includes several children's artists like the Wiggles, and as you'll hear in this part of the trailer, the guy who made the original "Baby Shark" video is still upset at Pinkfong making a massive hit out of it.Andy Dick suffered an apparent overdose Tuesday, in broad daylight outside a building in Hollywood. Someone administered Narcan, and Andy didn't need to go to the hospital. He says he's okay. https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/09/andy-dick-suffers-apparent-overdose/ Jack Nicholson had an interesting way with stalkers. At least one particular stalker. One FEMALE stalker. Ben Dreyfus is the son of "Jaws" star Richard Dreyfus and a woman named Jeramie Rain. Jeramie dated Nicholson in the early 80s. And Ben told a crazy story that happened when they were together. https://x.com/bendreyfuss/status/1993502358551380205 AND FINALLY Billboard released their 2025 Year End charts. https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/ Hot 100 Songs:1. "Die with a Smile", Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars2. "Luther", Kendrick Lamar and SZA3. "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", Shaboozey Billboard 200 Albums:1. "The Life of a Showgirl", Taylor Swift2. "I'm the Problem", Morgan Wallen3. "SOS", SZA Top Artists:1. Morgan Wallen (More on him here.)2. Kendrick Lamar3. Taylor Swift Top Female Artists:1. Taylor Swift2. Sabrina Carpenter3. SZA Top Male Artists:1. Morgan Wallen2. Kendrick Lamar3. Drake This is the worst Country Song of the year: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What makes a song resonate deeply with its audience and stand the test of time? Join host Buzz Knight in this captivating episode of "takin' a walk" as he sits down with Jeffrey Himes, the author of "Willie Nelson: All the Albums, the Stories Behind the Music. " This episode is a treasure trove for music lovers and those interested in the rich tapestry of music history, offering an insider's perspective on one of country music's most iconic figures. As they explore the life and career of Willie Nelson, Buzz and Himes take listeners on a journey through Nelson's evolution from a struggling artist in Nashville to a celebrated country music legend. With a focus on the unique qualities that make Nelson's music so relatable, Himes shares exclusive insights gleaned from his interviews with the man himself. The discussion highlights Nelson's unconventional phrasing, his jazz and blues influences, and the poignant themes of loss and resilience that permeate his songs. Listeners will discover the significance of the outlaw movement in country music and how Nelson's relocation to Austin was a pivotal moment in his career. Buzz Knight's engaging style brings to life the inspiring music stories that shaped Nelson's path, including his long-standing collaboration with harmonica player Mickey Raphael. This episode also delves into Nelson's activism, shedding light on his efforts to support farmers and advocate for cannabis legalization—a testament to his multifaceted legacy. The episode is not just about music; it's about the journey of an artist who embodies the spirit of resilience and creativity. Buzz Knight's friendly approach ensures that every listener feels like they are part of the conversation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the inside stories of musicians. With impactful storytelling and rich anecdotes, this episode of "takin' a walk" is sure to inspire and entertain, offering a deep dive into the artistry and legacy of Willie Nelson, one of the legendary musicians of our time. So, lace up your walking shoes and tune in to this enlightening episode that promises to enrich your understanding of music history and the stories behind albums that have shaped our lives. Whether you're a fan of classic rock history, indie music journeys, or simply love compelling interviews with musicians, this episode is a perfect fit for your playlist. Don't miss out on this opportunity to walk alongside Buzz Knight and Jeffrey Himes as they uncover the magic behind the music! Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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