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Best Albums of 2025
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items Overwhelmed by the amount of music being released today? These are my favorites so far this year. Be adventurous and support the creators of this musical magnificence!
Sections
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Rock, Folk, Etc.
Hip Hop
Electronic
Rock, Folk, Etc.
From indie rock to psych pop and beyond!
With a charming voice and deeply informed musical backing, Melissa Mary Ahern's songs feel like old friends almost instantly.
Kerosene | Melissa Mary Ahern
Rawboned, with a voice that can cut to the core and guitars that can get loud, this debut is a gem.
It's Summer, I Love You, and I'm Surrounded by Snow
A voice like no other… raucous backing from family and friends…and songs that crackle with life and wisdom. The latest from the front man of The Walkmen will do your heart good.
Hamilton Leithauser - The Side Of The Island on Vinyl LP, CD | Rough Trade
Cinematic sounds, poetic lyrics, childhood memories…this album is an experience not to be missed.
Youth Lagoon - Rarely Do I Dream on Vinyl LP, CD | Rough Trade
Floridly romantic, fully orchestrated, undeniably tuneful - let it brighten your day!
It's Only A Love Song - C Duncan - Rough Trade
Catchy, spare, and, above all, fun! The second LP from the Chicago trio is a winner.
Horsegirl - Phonetics On and On on CD, Vinyl LP | Rough Trade
Alexandra Sauser-Monnig's (also of Mountain Main) latest album as Daughter Of Swords is full of brilliantly written songs produced in collaboration with Sylvan Esso, resulting in a highly personal and very catchy take on pop music.
Daughter Of Swords - Alex on CD, Vinyl LP | Rough Trade
On their first LP in five years, Car Seat Headrest are both more ambitious and more passionate than ever! Dive in.
Car Seat Headrest - The Scholars | Rough Trade - (2LP - Black, CD)
Sugary melodies, crunchy guitars, danceable rhythms…and a concept! What's not to like?
Water From Your Eyes - It's A Beautiful Place
Big arrangements give her sorrowful songs an epic flair.
The Resurrection Game | Emma Swift
Hip Hop
As I said in my review: “With more light, space, and humor than previous releases, clipping. have given us the perfect soundtrack to dance on the crumbled foundations of democracy.”
Clipping - Dead Channel Sky on Vinyl LP, CD - Rough Trade
2025 has been many things…but it will always be the year that Clipse returned after more than a decade. Some of the best hip hop ever!
Clipse - Let God Sort Em' Out | Rough Trade - (LP - Black
Electronic
A superb collection of ambient and active electronic music that heats and cools...whatever the weather.
Whatever The Weather - Whatever the Weather II on Vinyl LP | Rough Trade