Chance the Rapper and Jeremih Surprise Fans With Holiday EP Secret Santa
Chance the Rapper and Jeremih have once again teamed up to deliver a festive gift for fans with the unexpected release of their new holiday EP, Secret Santa. Dropping quietly on Christmas Eve, the EP has quickly made waves online, continuing the duo’s…
Marty Supreme (Original Soundtrack) Daniel Lopatin
GENRE; Experimental LABEL; A24 Music RATING; 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daniel Lopatin’s Marty Supreme (Original Soundtrack) stands as one of the most inventive and fearless scores of the year, transcending the traditional boundaries of film music to…
Chris Rea, legendary singer of “Driving home for Christmas, Dies at 74
British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, whose festive hit “Driving Home for Christmas” has become a beloved seasonal classic, has passed away at the age of 74. His family confirmed on Monday, December 22, 2025, that he died peacefully in hospital after a…
Implosion – The Bug / Ghost Dubs
GENRE; Electronic LABEL; Pressure RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Bug vs Ghost Dubs – Implosion is one of the most compelling explorations of bass-heavy dub-influenced electronic music released in 2025. A collaborative effort between Kevin Richard Martin…
Soulja Hate Repellant – Niontay
GENRE; Rap LABEL; 10K RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Niontay’s Soulja Hate Repellant is a bold, idiosyncratic mixtape that further cements his place as one of the most intriguing voices in underground hip-hop in 2025. Released on December 16, 2025, via MIKE’s…
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir
GENRE; Folk/Country LABEL; Disques Cellier RATING; 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares is one of the most enigmatic and influential recordings in the world-music canon — an album that feels both ancient and startlingly fresh. Originating…
You Want That Too! – Max Jaffe
GENRE; Jazz LABEL; Colorfield RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Max Jaffe’s You Want That Too! is an adventurous, genre-defying album that stands out as one of 2025’s most intriguing experimental jazz and electronic projects. Released on November 21, 2025 via…
Blizzard – Dove Ellis
GENRE; Folk/Country/Rock LABEL; Black Butter RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dove Ellis’s debut album Blizzard arrives as one of 2025’s most acclaimed releases, earning a Metacritic score of 94/100 and universal critical praise across major outlets. From the…
Anywhere – Yawning Portal
GENRE; Electronic LABEL; Year0001 RATING; 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anywhere, the debut full-length from South London duo Yawning Portal — Jess Mai Walker and Joseph Ware — represents one of the most compelling explorations in ambient-electronic music of 2025.…
Barack Obama Shares His Top Songs of 2025 — From Drake to Alex Warren to Rosalía
As 2025 draws to a close, former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again released his highly anticipated year-end list of favorite songs, continuing a cultural tradition he began during his presidency. The list offers a wide-ranging snapshot of the…