albums and EPs i listened to in 2025 that i really connected with. i haven’t been listening to a lot of new music this year, but here is what i found the most enjoyment from
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i already enjoyed pinkpatheress’ music, but this ep made me into a super fan! definitely one of my favorite releases of the year so far
Fancy That by pinkpantheress
an impressive debut album by audrey hobert! i love her punchy lyrics and her “awkward teen” vibe that she has going on. despite being a new artist, there’s something very nostalgic about her music
Who’s the Clown? by Audrey Hobert
i was not expecting to like this album, or anything released by addison rae, but here we are. this debut record is essentially brittany spears meets charli xcx. if she sticks with a similar sound, i am excited to see the artist that addison rae becom...
Addison by Addison Rae
another incredible debut that released in 2025. i had no idea who she was until recently and i’m very impressed by the material she’s put out so far. superscar might be SOTY for me
The Provocateur by Adela
my favorite release from gaga since ARTPOP! this record has little to no skips. my only critique is that i’m devastated i couldn’t go to the mayhem ball
MAYHEM by Lady Gaga
alternative
hayley williams does it again! i am completely blown away by how incredible this record is. i don’t think anything else that comes out this year can top this for me
Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party by Hayley Williams
the end of an era. a great send off to story that was being told over the course of 10 years. i cried like a baby when i realized it was all over
Breach by Twenty One Pilots
i wasn’t a fan of this record at first, but it definitely grew on me! this is the most vulnerable ella has ever been with her lyrics. it’s devastating and painfully relatable. david is a standout track for me
Virgin by Lorde
while it’s not my favorite record japanese breakfast has released, i still think it’s a great album. it’s a great record to listen to while traveling. i love listening to this while i’m on a train
For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) by Japanese Breakfast
even though this is my least favorite record lucy dacus has released, i still think it’s a fantastic record on its own! it perfectly captures what it feels like to be in love. i’ve added a lot of these songs to my girlfriends playlist