2025 has been many things, but one of the adjectives that sticks with me for the year so far is Loud. So here is a Best of 2025 that tries to be just a bit quieter.
I'm on board with Horsegirl and Los Piranas! Others I've been spending time with: Momma ... illuminati hotties EP .... OK Go ... Little Simz ... Stereolab.
Two recent releases that I will be listening deeper: Junior Varsity "My Star" and Carmen Perry (of Remember Sports) "Eyes Like a Mirror"
Will check out both the Junior Varsity and Carmen Perry releases for sure. I like Momma and Stereolab a lot but neither is quite sticking. I'll try to give Illuminati and OK GO another chance - neither has worked for me. As for Simz, she's one of my favorites overall (hope you grab a ticket for her show in the Fall at the Fillmore -- she puts on an amazing performance). But after 3 absolute masterpieces, this one also isn't quite sticking. Will keep at it.
I'm on board with Horsegirl and Los Piranas! Others I've been spending time with: Momma ... illuminati hotties EP .... OK Go ... Little Simz ... Stereolab.
Two recent releases that I will be listening deeper: Junior Varsity "My Star" and Carmen Perry (of Remember Sports) "Eyes Like a Mirror"
Will check out both the Junior Varsity and Carmen Perry releases for sure. I like Momma and Stereolab a lot but neither is quite sticking. I'll try to give Illuminati and OK GO another chance - neither has worked for me. As for Simz, she's one of my favorites overall (hope you grab a ticket for her show in the Fall at the Fillmore -- she puts on an amazing performance). But after 3 absolute masterpieces, this one also isn't quite sticking. Will keep at it.
Can I nominate Black Country New Road’s “Besties” to the list? Beautiful song, kinda fits the aesthetic of your list.
All nominations accepted. I have tried with that band, though it's been unsuccessful so far. But always open for another shot.
I hear you, Lotus was my first exposure to Simz but I went back to listen to Drop7 and that is amazing.
Ha. I forgot about drop7. Just wait until you listen to the 3 before that - No thank you, introvert, and grey area. Mind blowing.