Podcasts about best albums

Lucinda Williams. Julian Lage. The debut from rising Americana star Kashus Culpepper. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music chats with Jessie Scott from WMOT in Nashville about the best new albums out Friday, Jan. 23.The Starting 5(00:00) Intro: Cat Power, 'Redux' EP(02:14) Lucinda Williams, 'World's Gone Wrong'(07:36) Carolina Chocolate Drops, 'Genuine Negro Jig' (15th Anniversary Edition)(15:19) Kashus Culpepper, 'Act I'(20:00) The Lowest Pair, 'Always As Young As We'll Ever Be'(25:29) Julian Lage, 'Scenes From Above'The Lightning Round- Ari Lennox, 'Vacancy'- Sammy Brue, 'The Journals'- V/A, 'Naive Melodies'- Della Mae, 'Magic Accident'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Jessie Scott, WMOTAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Superhero Show #612Best Album of 2025The Superhero Show Goes Off-Script: Hunting for the Best Album of 2025This week on The Superhero Show, the hosts hit pause on Cadillacs and Dinosaurs and dive headfirst into a brand-new challenge: crowning the Best Album of 2025. Known across the network for breaking down films on Movie of the Year, the team admits that music requires a different kind of expertise. So, instead of avoiding the challenge, they bring the “Best Of” format directly into The Superhero Show and let the debate rip.From Superheroes to Soundwaves: The Best Album of 2025 BracketTo tackle the massive question of the Best Album of 2025, the hosts build a full tournament-style bracket. The lineup pulls from critics' lists and major media outlets, creating a field packed with the year's most talked-about releases. Each matchup sparks lively discussion as the hosts weigh artistry, cultural impact, replay value, and pure vibes.Albums going head-to-head include Lux by Rosalía, Getting Killed by Geese by Geese, Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny, Choke Enough by Oklou, Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse, Mayhem by Lady Gaga, Viagr Aboys by Viagra Boys, and Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams. With every round, the bracket tightens and the debates get louder.Personal Picks Enter the ArenaIn addition to the critical darlings, each host brings their personal favorite album of the year into the bracket. These wild-card picks test whether passion can overpower consensus. Some personal choices surprise the panel by holding their own against heavyweight contenders, while others spark heated disagreements over taste, expectations, and what truly defines the Best Album of 2025.Debates, Upsets, and a Final VerdictAs the bracket narrows, the conversations shift from casual opinions to full-on arguments. The hosts debate genre boundaries, longevity, and which albums will define 2025 years from now. Unexpected upsets shake the bracket, and longtime favorites face serious challenges before a single album ultimately claims the title.Final Thoughts: Naming the Best Album of 2025By the end of the episode, the hosts reach a hard-fought consensus on the Best Album of 2025, closing out a special episode that blends their signature energy with a fresh musical focus. Whether you agree with the final pick or not, this episode proves that The Superhero Show can tackle any pop culture battlefield—even one filled with beats instead of capes.Looking for More?Want more "Best of 2025" episodes? Check out Movie of the Year podcast!Catch Up On Past Episodes!Missed any of the past best of 2025 episodes? Catch up here!Watch Along With Us!Want to watch along with us? Of course you do! Here's a link to all the episodes!

In this episode of Dad in Hip Hop Conversations, Kennedy is joined by a special guest to discuss the best hip hop albums of the month. They dive into their top picks, including Mob Deep's Infinite, which Kennedy praises for its balanced production and nostalgic feel. They also discuss Jason Martin's album, Mafia Cafe, and its unique blend of styles. Other notable mentions include Bruiser's Wood, Jay Worthy's album, and Jody Kronos' debut. The conversation is filled with insightful opinions and personal anecdotes, making for a must-listen episode for hip hop fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm back! Kicking off the first episode of 2026 and celebrating the very best releases of the past 12 months, I'm joined by none other than my very good friend Nathan Glover from Graveir. In the first instalment of my countdown of the Best Albums of 2025, I reveal my picks from #30 to #21, while Nathan shares his personal Top 10 of the year. After that, it's on to the weekly News Rant, where this week I put new releases from Immolation, Permafog, Fate Unburied, and Inferi under the hammer. Plus, your questions answered, including my favourite 10 albums released over the past five years, my goals for Into the Necrosphere in 2026, Why I started the podcast, the albums I'm most looking forward to this year and much more.   Please support the bands featured on this podcast: Inexorable Warping:  https://ampwall.com/a/inexorable-warping   Jade:  https://emperorjade.bandcamp.com/   Poisoner:  https://poisoner1.bandcamp.com/   Mayhem:  https://www.thetruemayhem.com/     Visit intothenecrosphere.com for episode playlists, contact information and more.   Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

Finn & Joe sit down and talk about their Top 10 favorite albums of 2025 in detail. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy the 300th episode of Musically Meditated Podcast. Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yoOcsGZT8dBEsu7SvpmVW?si=_nDOo3SMTR2s_0QWP-_n0Q&pi=WwhQ4uTqSLOAI

This episode we rundown our picks for the Best Comic Book Movies of 2025. Plus our pick for Best Album, Best Song, Best Sports Moment and Best Funko Pop of the year. Hit up E Society on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ESocietyPodcast/ Check out our ESP Spotify feed: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Mac Nez Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jot3LglMA0EuGTUikXejq?si=21b39da4784e4528 E Society YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A E Society and Mac-Nez t-shirts Tee Public: http://tee.pub/lic/9ko9r4p5uvE X: E Society Podcast - https://x.com/esocietypod Mac Nez Podcast - https://x.com/macnezpod The Zissiou - https://x.com/TheoZissou Instagram - E Society - https://www.instagram.com/esocietypod/ Mac Nez Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/macnez/ The Zissiou - https://www.instagram.com/thezissou/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@esocietypod   Taylor and Nez new podcast: Old Dawg New Trickz https://open.spotify.com/show/319KRWiJfGpMbFBLTp6E8P YouTube page for Resting Easy with Chris and Breezy https://www.youtube.com/@RECB   Epic Superhero Theme Music - 'Our Hero' (No Copyright) by Ben Morrissy. https://benmorrissy.weebly.com    

Ya Tseen. The Sha La Das. A mesmerizing collaboration between Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Alex Newman from KMHD in Portland to chat about the best albums out Friday, January 16.The Starting 5(00:00) Intro & A$AP Rocky, 'Don't Be Dumb'(02:36) Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, 'Tragic Magic'(07:43) The Sha La Das, 'Your Picture'(15:33) Ya Tseen, 'Stand On My Shoulders'(21:53) Shaking Hand, 'Shaking Hand'(27: 43) Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel, 'Celestun'The Lightning RoundCraig Taborn, Tomeka Reid & Ches Smith, 'Dream Archives'Courtney Marie Andrews, 'Valentine'Diogo Strausz, 'Dance Para Se'Oxis, 'Oxis 8'Nate Smith, 'LIVE-ACTION (Deluxe)'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.orgCredits: Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Alex Newman, KMHDAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In episode #89, we discussed some of the best Brazilian albums released in 2025. Among the albums discussed were BaianaSystem, Alberto Continentino, and Seu Jorge, with his first album in 10 years.We also discussed singer-songwriter Luedji Luna and her two albums released in 2025; the latest album from Jadsa, the psychedelic duo Parque do São; millenial singer songwriter Rubel; and the new album released by Sessa. Follow our updated playlist on Spotify: "⁠Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds⁠". Follow our brand new playlist, The Contemporary Music of Brazil, with all the songs we shared in our New Sounds collection since 2020.Similar episodes:Brazuca Sounds #74: Best Albums of 2024Brazuca Sounds #49: Best Albums of 2023Brazuca Sounds #29: New Sounds of 2021

In episode #89, we discussed some of the best Brazilian albums released in 2025. Among the artists we talked about were BaianaSystem, Alberto Continentino, and Seu Jorge, with his first album in 10 years.We also discussed singer-songwriter Luedji Luna and her two albums released in 2025; the latest album from Jadsa, the psychedelic duo Parque do São; millenial singer songwriter Rubel; and the new album released by Sessa. Follow our updated playlist: "⁠Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds⁠". Follow our brand new playlist, The Contemporary Music of Brazil, with songs from our New Sounds collection since 2020.Similar episodes:Brazuca Sounds #74: Best Albums of 2024Brazuca Sounds #49: Best Albums of 2023Brazuca Sounds #29: New Sounds of 2021Brazuca Sounds #6: Best Albums of 2020

Listomania continues with part 2 of 2 of our top 10 favorite albums of 2025, featuring special guest Danny Seoane. Albums discussed in this episode:Portugal the Man, "Shish" - 2:32Rosalia, "LUX" - 13:01Geese, "Getting Killed" - 20:09Wednesday, "Bleeds" - 42:39Viagra Boys, "Viagr aboys" - 52:52Great Grandpa, "Patience, Moonbeam" - 1:06:09Clipse, "Let God Sort Them Out" - 1:25:27Honorable Mentions - 1:42:32

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This week's show, after a 1968 Equals eruption: The Countdown's Finale! (Part Two of Two). Today: Jack's Picks For 2025's 25 Best Albums, 5 Best Standalone Singles/EPs, and 5 Best Retrospective Releases!

Dry Cleaning. Jenny on Holiday. An introspective debut from Mon Rovîa. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville to talk about their favorite new albums out Friday, January 9.The Starting 5(00:00) Intro(00:31) Dry Cleaning, 'Secret Love'(06:53) Jenny on Holiday, 'Quicksand Heart'(15:12) Mon Rovîa, 'Bloodline'(21:22) Home Star, 'A Binding Life'(27:07) Kris Davis and the Lutoslawski Quartet, 'The Solastalgia Suite'The Lightning Round• Zach Bryan, 'With Heaven On Top'• The Cribs, 'Selling A Vibe'• Pullman, 'III'• Clémentine March, 'Powder Keg'• Rawayana, '¿Dónde Es El After?'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Celia Gregory, WNXPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Our annual listomania retrospective is begins with part 1 of 2 of our top 10 albums of 2025, featuring guest Danny Seoane. Stick around for part 2!Albums discussed:Kyle M, "The Real Me" - 11:35Bon Iver, "Sable, Fable" - 16:31Panchiko, "Ginko" - 22:15Los Thuthanaka, "Los Thuthanaka" - 27:03De La Soul, "Cabin in the Sky" - 35:28Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, "Carpe Diem, Moonman" - 42:27Coheed and Cambria, "Vaxis Act III: The Father of Make Believe" - 46:24Spellling, "Portrait of My Heart" - 56:05Hot Mulligan, "The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still" - 1:01:04Turnstile, "Never Enough" - 1:15:37Ben Quad, "Wisher" - 1:20:33Deafheaven, "Lonely People With Power" - 1:27:59Anxious, "Bambi" - 1:33:00Tyler the Creator, "Don't Tap the Glass" - 1:41:41Wet Leg, "Moisturizer" - 1:46:25

This week we're discussing every album by Jay Reatard. Before his untimely death due to an overdose in 2010, Jay Reatard (not his birth name, believe it or not) made his name playing a distinct but surprisingly catchy brand of garage rock-infused punk. He started with The Reatards and then Lost Sounds before going solo. Maybe his style isn't for everyone, but dammit if these aren't some of the most fun songs ever written.   Intro/Artist Overview 00:00 Blood Visions 5:24 Singles 06-07 15:11 Matador Singles 08 22:33 Watch Me Fall 28:41 What happened next? 35:56 Outro 40:08   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Join the Patreon, it rules: https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Mike's music: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website Podcast on Spotify, YouTube     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Blood Visions (2006) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Matador Singles 08 (2008) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums discussed this episode... Blood Visions (2006) Singles 06-07 (2008) Matador Singles '08 (2008) Watch Me Fall (2009)

Special Show — Part One of Two: Countdown, Jack's Picks For 2025's 50 Best Albums, 10 Best Standalone Singles/EPs, and 10 Best Retrospective Releases! (One Song Per Release)

Its album time!  We're wrapping up 2025 with a discussion about our time spent in the woods before compiling an authoritative, fearless and ultimately correct list of our favorite music from the past year.  Cheers to 2026!   Subscribe: Patreon Spotify iTunes YouTube Stitcher Google Play Soundcloud  

Happy New Year! We're back to share our favorite albums of 2025! We have a collective pick and it shouldn't come as a surprise. Getting Killed by Geese has made most of lists and we concur. Song: Geese - “Au pays du cocaine”Grabbing the number 2 spot on Jay & Nick's list was Everything Must Go by Goose. It still does nothing for Greg. His number two pick was Never Enough by Turnstile.Song: Goose - “Give It Time”Jay's third pick was Sam Fender's People Watching, Nick chose MEGAGONG by DOOM GONG, and Greg chose Private Music by Deftones.Songs:Sam Fender - “People Watching”DOOM GONG - "Never Crossed My Mind"Then Greg remembers the late Brigitte Bardot and tells us about his Christmas night listening to Coltrane's last recorded performance.Songs:Serge Gainsbourg - “Bonnie & Clyde”John Coltrane - “My Favorite Things (The Olatunji Concert)”

A compilation of the best and worst dad jokes given on The Podcast That Rocked through 2025. We are proud to provide you and your families with enough facepalming to last a full year. Check out more of our videos below: THE PODCAST THAT ROCKED = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD Top 10 BEST Albums of 2025 = https://youtu.be/QuHD_X-C-Ak Top 5 WORST Albums of 2025 = https://youtu.be/eqYegJpUDSs Most Disappointing Albums of 2025 = https://youtu.be/PRhyofPFeTQ Best New Bands of 2025 = https://youtu.be/J4CRZxHJkNQ The Podcast That Rocked is a podcast discussing news in the world including rock, metal, alternative, punk, indie, etc., including:Breaking newsBand and artist statementsUpcoming musicConcert/festival coverageNew album releasesIndustry stories Hosted by: Luke = https://www.instagram.com/rocked_net/Alex = https://www.instagram.com/voiceofalex/Rowan = https://www.instagram.com/buxsh0t/ The Best and Worst DAD JOKES of 2025 | The Podcast That Rocked

Yungblud had the wildest year of his career in 2025 — and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger and better. With the Grammys, a new collaboration with Smashing Pumpkins and more, Yungblud dives into it all in Loudwire's Cover Story interview for January 2026.

My son, who is 14, and I discuss our top 10 albums of 2025, along with several honourable mentions. Each of us mostly highlighted records the other wasn't all that familiar with, and other members of our family make background or brief appearances on this episode as well. All in all, these are some eclectic lists, so we hope our music recommendations help you in some way!Featuring music produced by Levon Khanna.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO MONTHLY $6 USD PATREON SUPPORTERS. This one is fine, but please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:All Things Konsidered: JID, Sloan, Julianna Riolino, Live showsAll Things Konsidered: ‘Let God Sort ‘Em Out' by ClipseSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this special episode, I'll look back at all the best albums of 2025 and talk about the musical trends, highlights, and back stories of this year's most interesting music. I've included samples of 35 different songs spanning every genre from alternative to rock to country to dance to jazz to blues and soul, even some pop and international music as well. Listen to a playlist on Spotify for Full versions of all the songs sampled here. It also includes 12 more hours of music showcasing the best songs from the 180 albums I reviewed this year.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mfZBeRKeFrBqAuwK2Nr09?si=1f0a6b5035584333If you have enjoyed this podcast, please feel free to email me at dhuffman324@gmail.com with any comments, questions, or just to continue the conversation started here. Also please leave a comment or rating on your podcast server and recommend this podcast to any music fans you know. Thanks for all your support.

On a special goodbye episode, the JFH Podcast's most frequent panelists unite for one final time to discuss their favorite music released in 2025. If you're okay with spoilers, or if you're trying to find one of the songs, EPs, or albums mentioned on this episode, a comprehensive list can be found below. Some of the podcast's most frequent guests might be saying farewell, but the JFH Podcast is not! We'll be back with new episodes in 2026. Happy New Year! Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. Every album, EP, or song discussed or recommended on this episode is listed below (in alphabetical order by artist): Anchor & Braille, New Mexico Andrew Peterson, A Liturgy, A Legacy, & the Songs of Rich Mullins Andy Squyres, Miracle Service EP Andy Squyres, Sacred Vows EP Bongo Chico, Bongo Chico Braille, Handcrafted Raps Citizens, m us eum Cory Asbury, Cover To Cover Cosmic Cathedral, Deep Water Crafted Child, II: Waves of Being Human Crash Rickshaw, Big Sir EP Demon Hunter, There Was A Light Here Diatheke, ...And The Word Was God Ellie Holcomb, Far Country Eternal Gaze, Swing Thy Sickle and Reap Fepeste, This World Ain't Mine to Change Former Ruins, In Your Field Gileah Taylor, I Call This One EP Graham Jones, Eyes Renewed Hope Deferred, Darkness Remains Jess Ray, MATIN (Complete Edition) John Van Deusen, As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise, Pt. 1 Johnnyswim, When the War is Over Jon Guerra, Jesus Josh Gauton, Residence I-IV Kevin Schlereth, Settle In Krum, "PTA" Lecrae, Reconstruction Meet Your Maker, Hallowed Nate Parrish, Make Me A Mountain Nick Schrader, Worship in the Key of C EP Nobody's Uncle, Mercy Diorama Noise Ratchet, Freedom Paul Demer, Psalms Paul Meany, "No Such Thing" Pipe Bomb, "Bliss" Plead the Widow's Cause, Silver Glass Stare Psallos, The New and Better Way: Hymns of Hebrews Ravenhill, Midnight Gold Rusty Shipp, Capsized Empire Sam Hauge, Exit 9B EP Schuyler Kitchin, confessions Seth Davey, "39 Years and Counting" Sower, Contemporary Christian Machine EP Sower, I Want To See Clearly Strings and Heart, Plastic Wine The Big Reveal, Shoot Out the Satellites The Gray Havens, This is Not the End The Rocky Valentines, Music on the Shelf Tunnel Rats, Legacy Twenty One Pilots, Breach Watson Conspiracy, Lower With Blood Comes Cleansing, With Blood Comes Cleansing Wolves at the Gate, "MEMENTO MORI"

For the final Yellow Brit Road show of 2025, we get out some great tunes for your NYE party playlists and count down the 50 best albums of 2025, including some of the smaller albums that may have got lost in the sea of bigger names. Artists played on the show were:Shane MacGowan and the Popes, activemirror., ALT BLK ERA, The Indiana Drones, Adwaith, Benefits, Sam Akpro, Evan Jackson, Panic Shack, Jim Legxacy, Superstar Crush, A.R.T., Hyphen, Nova Twins, The Jacques, For Those I Love, Maruja, VLURE, Ribbon Skirt, Yazmin Lacey, The Boojums, Busty and the Bass, Joe Webb, Party Dozen, Ezra Collective.Find the full playlist of Yellow Brit Road's 50 best albums of the year here. CFRC Fundraiser events here!Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? CFRC's Funding Drive is on until 31 December. ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

Season 3, Episode 8 of The Burner Syndicate brings together sharp opinions, hot takes, and elite music knowledge as acclaimed music YouTuber ColeFrosty steps into the studio alongside returning fan-favorite Ethan Dieguez. Together with the crew, they take on the impossible task: ranking the Top 10 best albums of the year.From genre-defining masterpieces to under-the-radar gems, nothing is off-limits. Expect passionate debates, controversial placements, surprise snubs, and a few albums that might just change how you hear music forever. Whether you're here to agree, argue, or discover your next favorite record, this episode hits every note.

We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. Steve and a surprise guest count down their 10 Best Albums of 2025. From darkwave and synth-pop to legendary artists delivering late-career highlights, this episode is a full year-end reflection on the records that defined 2025. Along the way, they break down standout tracks, key moments, and why these albums rose above the rest. If you're looking for a thoughtful, passionate look back at the year in new wave and classic alternative music, this is the episode.Support the show

What's going on with Michigan football? Craig and Rex look at random baseball news. Also, the Hooks & Runs year-end music review, featuring our favorite albums of 2025.Please consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.

The Year 2025 has been a fairly impressive one in Americana and Roots Music and Roots Music Rambler fans have been there for it. On our year-ender episode, Frank and Falls not only recap their favorite new artists, albums and songs, but recall their favorite concerts and events of the year. And, as a bonus, Falls caught up with Ashton Bowling and Allen Hacker from The Creekers backstage at their recent holiday tour stop in Louisville, Ky. The short green room interview is an added bonus to an episode that celebrates the year we had. What's your pick for Americana Album of the Year? The year 2025 had too many to choose from. Molly Tuttle, I'm With Her, Tyler Childers, Hayes Carll, Nicholas Jamerson, Patterson Hood, Jason Isbell and many, many more all produced great albums this year. And songs? From Kashsus Culpepper's Believe to Molly Tuttle's That's Gonna Leave A Mark and Tyler Childers' Bitin' List to I'm With Her's Ancient Light, there's an entire playlist full of potential best songs of the year to choose from. Frank and Falls also talk about the best new artist for 2025. Depending on your definition of new artist, some names we had on our list include Jesse Wells, Cait Justice, Del Roscoe, Ramona & The Holy Smokes, and even our bonus guests, The Creekers could all be up for that honor.  And in true Roots Music Rambler fashion, Frank and Falls look back on the best live shows they saw in 2025. Their top choices may surprise you. And, if you're interested, Falls actually did a Top Songs countdown on our companion radio show, Appalachian Echoes. You can see his countdown, which includes a heavy bias toward Appalachian artists, on the Appalachian Echoes website.   Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  The Creekers online The Creekers on Spotify   Manchester Music Fest Unbroken Circle Music Festival American Music Festival Evanston Folk Festival Crossroads Acoustic Fest The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I pull out all of my records that I’ve acquired over the past twelve months, along with my giant hard drive of files, and I put together a list of the 40 best albums of the year (along with another list of reissues). Besides a box set of homemade CD’s I hand to my friends, the results of this endeavor is my year end retrospective show. The following list (and broadcast) are my picks for the 40 greatest albums of the year. Like I say every year, this has been a fabulous year for music. There’s some wonderful sounds that range from punchy power pop to garage rock to more experimental sounds to classic singer/songwriter fare. There’s something here for everyone! Personally, it’s been an odd year, full of highs and lows. I became a grandfather, but also suffered a couple of health issues. If you’ve listened to this show, you’re probably aware of all of this. But thanks to not only the bands that contribute tracks to the show, but each and every one of you that listen to The Ledge! I guarantee you that 2026 will be an even greater year for the […]

Sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I pull out all of my records that I've acquired over the past twelve months, along with my giant hard drive of files, and I put together a list of the 40 best albums of the year (along with another list of reissues). Besides a box set of homemade CD's I hand to my friends, the results of this endeavor is my year end retrospective show. The following list (and broadcast) are my picks for the 40 greatest albums of the year. Like I say every year, this has been a fabulous year for music. There's some wonderful sounds that range from punchy power pop to garage rock to more experimental sounds to classic singer/songwriter fare. There's something here for everyone! Personally, it's been an odd year, full of highs and lows. I became a grandfather, but also suffered a couple of health issues. If you've listened to this show, you're probably aware of all of this. But thanks to not only the bands that contribute tracks to the show, but each and every one of you that listen to The Ledge! I guarantee you that 2026 will be an even greater year for the […]

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

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

You know we had to make a list and check it twice. Here's part 1 of our best of the year lists featuring our favorite albums and songs from 2025.Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller

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

In which The Curmudgeons out-list all of the other lists and show you the way to the REAL best albums that hit shelves in this grand year of 2025. Christopher O'Connor's list leans heavily toward power-pop and indie rock and features Geese's incredible Getting Killed as his number one album of the year. Arturo Andrade's own list veers generally in a weirder, more experimental direction, though he tops his list with the best pure punk album either of us heard this year--Lambrini Girls' Who Let the Does Out. We discuss these albums and other really good to great records from artists such as Wet Leg, Big Thief, Greentea Peng, Benjamin Booker, Mdou Moctar and the Tubs. Dig it!   Access the full Geese and Lambrini Girls albums and choice cuts from our other selections by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63v34yLnkffxWAvJjs9pTc?si=95092bcf41b94b3b   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor    

A viral “Top 26 Songs of 2025” list is only the start—we put every pick under the microscope to see what truly earns replay value. From Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs to Morgan Wallen's double presence and Laney Wilson's anchor tracks, we dig into the hooks, arrangements, and performances that separate a fleeting hit from a keeper. Expect honest takes, a few friendly disagreements, and a closer look at the production moves—floor tom hits, 70s textures, harmony blends—that make a chorus land.The conversation widens as we ask what makes album art timeless. Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon becomes a benchmark for clarity and concept, while modern country sleeves split between glossy trends and striking, cinematic restraint. We swap community favorites—Genesis, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, King Crimson—and talk recognizability, narrative, and how a cover can hint at sound before the first note plays. You'll hear why certain designs elevate the music's myth, and where visual nostalgia actually works.News brings heart and history: Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson competing for Best Traditional Country Album is a rare, moving moment of legacy in real time. Riley Green's back-to-back solo-written No. 1s reset the conversation on authorship, Ella Langley's UK airplay run shows country's global reach, and Laney Wilson stepping into ESPN's Monday Night Football booth underlines how presence travels across mediums.Episode LinksScotty Simpson: https://jayfranze.com/episode3/Andy Hull: https://jayfranze.com/episode7/Jim Cristaldi: https://jayfranze.com/episode27/Bob Bullock: https://jayfranze.com/episode28/Dave Jackson: https://jayfranze.com/episode53/William Lee Golden: https://jayfranze.com/episode72/Billie Jo Jones: https://jayfranze.com/episode98/Dalila Mya: https://jayfranze.com/episode102/Mark Badolato: https://jayfranze.com/episode140Send us a text Support the showLinks Jay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/ JFS Country Countdown: https://jayfranze.com/countdown/ Contact Contact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranze TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfranze X: https://x.com/jayfranze YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranze Services Services: https://jayfranze.com/services/ Books Books: https://jayfranze.com/books/ Merchandise Merchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/ Support Support: https://jayfranze.com/support/ Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/

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

It's the final Trve. Cvlt. Pop! of 2025 and we end with a big one; counting down our 10 individual favourite albums of the year. Thank you for listening, we'll see you in 2026!

Time to talk about the albums (and mini-albums/EPs) that impressed me this year! There's still a lot of music I've yet to review from 2025 - currently working on some reviews. Starting on December 24, reviews will start dropping on the website every day until early January. I hope you enjoy reading them!

This week, Federico and John close out the year by sharing their favorite music of 2025. The Best Albums of 2025 Federico's Picks Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly Idols by Youngblud NSFW by The Paradox Better Days by Yellowcard Qualifying Miles by We Are Scientists Album of the Year: Pruning of the Limbs by Moving Mountains John's Picks (my world is an) oyster by Chloe Moriando Modern Romance by Chloe Qisha Ego Death at the Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 by Lord Huron Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny Album of the Year: Living While Dying by fanclubwallet Follow us on Mastodon MacStories  Federico Viticci  - John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy: https://www.macstories.net/privacy-policy/

This week we're discussing every album by Torche. This is Alex's final discography with Every Album Ever, so we wanted to go out with a bang and discuss one of the most criminally underrated metal bands ever. Combining sludge and stoner metal with bright riffs and lightning speed, Torche is a band that perfected a style unlike anyone else. Every album rules and you should listen to them immediately.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Torche 16:27 In Return 22:01 Meanderthal 26:26 Songs for Singles 36:13 Harmonicraft 42:49 Restarter 49:41 Admission 1:00:37 Outro 1:12:19   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Meanderthal (2008) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Admission (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Restarter (2015) -- Best Album Harmonicraft (2012) -- Personal Favorite Songs for Singles (2010) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Torche (2005) In Return (2007) Meanderthal (2008) Songs for Singles (2010) Harmonicraft (2012) Restarter (2015) Admission (2019)

If we needed any more proof that the album isn't dead, 2025 was it. On this episode, Stephen Thompson is joined by Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen to run through 12 dazzling albums that stuck with the NPR Music team this year. And for an even deeper exploration, check out the full lists of our critics' best albums of 2025 here.Artists and albums featured on this episode:- Rosalía, 'LUX'- Wednesday, 'Bleeds'- Nourished by Time, 'The Passionate Ones'- Daniel Caesar, 'Son of Spergy'- Dave, 'The Boy Who Played the Harp'- Clarice Jensen, 'In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness'- Gwenifer Raymond, 'Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark'- Kal Banx, 'RHODA'- Mary Halvorson, 'About Ghosts'- Annie DiRusso, 'Super Pedestrian'- Queralt Lahoz, '9:30 PM'- Patrick Watson, 'Uh Oh'Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

                                                   BLACK SHIRT MIXTAPE                                                       **Episode 111**                                                  Best Albums of 2025                                                              Join host Jesse Karassik aka @heyyyyy_jesse as he takes you on a 2 hour sonic journey playing mixtape inspired tracks in a variety of genres- all for your listening (dis)pleasure!   Tracklisting:   1. Praise...Panda Bear (Sinister Grift) 2. Charlie's Garden...Djo (The Crux) 3. Bonnet of Pins...Matt Berninger (Get Sunk) 4. One Foot...Greentea Peng (TELL DEM IT'S SUNNY) 5. Raoul...Snapped Ankles (Hard Times Furious Dancing) 6. Alien Nation...Arcade Fire (Pink Elephant) 7. K.T.Y.W.S....SAULT (10) 8. Arc de Triomphe...Amine (13 Months of Sunshine) 9. John Something...Aesop Rock (Black Hole Suprette) 10. Thief...Little Simz (Lotus) 11. CEILING...Turnstile (NEVER ENOUGH) 12. SEEIN' STARS...Turnstile (NEVER ENOUGH) 13. Taxes...Geese (Get Killed) 14. M.T.B.T.T.F....Clipse (Let God Sort 'Em Out) 15. Ensalada...Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (Alfredo 2) 16. Bag of Bones...Lord Huron (The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1) 17. I'm Not Ready For The Change...Nation of Language (Dance Called Memory) 18. Westerberg...Blood Orange (Essex Honey) 19. i think about you all the time...Deftones (private music) 20. Police & Thieves...IDLES (Caught Stealing Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 21. Obsolete...Tame Impala (Deadbeat) 22. Two Man Crew...The High & Mighty (Sound of Market) 23. We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night...Sabrina Carpenter (Man's Best Friend) 24. I Don't Wanna...Syndey Minski Sargeant (Lunga) 25. Divinize...ROSALIA (LUX)  

This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and Jimmy Kimmel vs. Trump. They later Keep It to Vanderpump Rules and the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. Louis also sits down with Diane Kruger to dive into her career and latest project, Little Disasters.  Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Spotify Wrapped! I'm breaking down my top ten albums and songs of 2025 PLUS exposing my Apple Music Replay from the year to see who made the cut. We're also diving into Miley Cyrus' engagement, the 2026 Golden Globe nominees, what to expect on Euphoria season three, and so much more! Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandleSubscribe to my Substack: http://toopoptohandle.substack.comChapters:00:00 Introduction11:29 New Music Releases17:13 Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are engaged21:17 Golden Globes 2026 Nominations30:20 2026 Variety Actors on Actors35:04 Sam Levinson shares ‘Euphoria' season 3 character plot lines38:52 Ranking my Top 10 Albums of 202501:11:42 Exposing my Apple Replay 202501:16:58 Heated Rivalry chit chat 01:20:43 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap 01:27:09 Yes and Mess of the Week

This week we're discussing every album by post-hardcore band Jawbox. Formed in Washington DC and opening up for bands like Fugazi, Jawbox--along with Shudder to Think--were one of the Dischord bands signed to a major label in the early 90s. Going back to all of their records today, it's safe to say Jawbox is one of the more criminally underrated bands of the 90s.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Grippe 13:43 Novelty 21:37 For Your Own Special Sweetheart 32:01 Self-titled 47:41 Outro 57:36   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike's Picks: Novelty (1992) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Jawbox (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Grippe (1991) Novelty (1992) For Your Own Special Sweetheart (1994) Jawbox (1996)

Dove Ellis. Melody's Echo Chamber. Editors' Tom Smith. Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee joins Stephen Thompson to discuss those albums and more on our last episode of New Music Friday this year.The Starting 5:Dove Ellis, BlizzardMelody's Echo Chamber, UncloudedTom Smith, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn't There In The LightTEED, Always With MeVoices from the Lake, IIThe Lightning Round:HTRK, String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK)Ben Marc, Who Cares WinsIsobel Waller-Bridge, ObjectsMother Soki, Fantasy EPPrins Thomas, Thomas Moen HermansenSee our long list of albums out December 5 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Erin Wolf, Radio MilwaukeeAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They'll also hear selections from their production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Odeal. Snarky Puppy. The return of Tobias Jesso Jr. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Justus Sanchez from KNKX in Seattle and Tacoma to chat about their favorite new albums out Friday, Nov. 21.The Starting 5:- Tobias Jesso Jr., 's h i n e'- Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover, 'What of Our Nature'- SHOLTO, 'The Sirens'- Snarky Puppy with Metropole Orkest, 'Somni'- Odeal, 'The Fall That Saved Us'The Lightning Round:- Keaton Henson, 'Parader'- John Scofield and Dave Holland, 'Memories of Home'- Fabiano do Nascimento, 'Cavejaz'- Magic Fig, 'Valerian Tea'- Max Richter, 'Hamnet (OST)'See the long list of albums out Nov. 21 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Justus Sanchez, KNKXAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy