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Rental Family offers a quietly gripping and emotionally attuned score from Jónsi & Alex Somers, taking familiar ambient-film conventions and making them feel intimate and handcrafted. Their use of deteriorating tape, detuned instruments and subtle analog hiss renders the emotional isolation of the protagonist in Tokyo with tactile clarity. At its best, the album invites you into the story’s margins rather than commanding your attention, making reflection part of the listening experience. Some listeners may find the minimalism too restrained for standalone listening outside the film context, yet that restraint is part of its power. For fans of film scores that emphasize atmosphere over melody, this is a compelling and deeply textured work. Genre : Ambient Country : Iceland/US Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 491th / 803 Highlight : Cherry Blossom Pink Ink Made me think of: Max Richter Jóhann Jóhannsson Nils Frahm #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albu...

Somni is an ambitious dreamscape rendered in sound, where Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest stretch jazz-fusion into orchestral territory with confidence and imagination. The opening “Waves Upon Waves” sets sail on lush strings and brass, launching into bittersweet melodies and layered solos that feel cinematic. In tracks like “Chimera” the ensemble embraces darker, more restless moods—a nightmare hidden in the dream. The album’s cohesion, its moments of quiet drift (“Between Worlds”), and its orchestral punch make it both relaxing and intellectually stimulating. For fans of expansive instrumental music that honours groove and complexity, this is a major statement. Genre : Jazz Fusion Country : US Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 127th / 802 Highlight : It Stays With You Made me think of: Kamasi Washington Jacob Collier BADBADNOTGOOD #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #JazzFusion #SnarkyPuppy #US ...

The soundtrack delivers strong vocal performances, especially from Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda), whose voices elevate the theatrical stakes with clarity and emotion. The two new songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” offer fresh emotional beats that deepen the characters’ arcs while respecting the original score. Some listeners may feel the album leans heavily into narrative exposition—its role as a film soundtrack means it carries dramatic weight sometimes at the expense of standalone musical flow. The familiar repertoire of the second act is beautifully re-arranged, though a few moments don’t capture the raw spark of the stage versions. Overall, for fans of the musical or lovers of well-executed theatrical recordings, this is a compelling and heartfelt addition to the Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) legacy. Genre : Musical Country : US Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 505th / 801 Highlight : As Long As You’re Mine Ma...

Life Is Just a Phase launches Seven Blood out of the gate with fierce emotional clarity: the band’s debut captures turmoil, hope and transformation in equal measure. Vocalist Azaria Nasiri brings raw vulnerability and power, supported by crushing riffs and soaring choruses that embed in memory. Tracks like “Hourglass” and “House ≠ Home” showcase the duality of despair and rebirth—sometimes you break down, sometimes you build back. The production balances heaviness with clarity: the synths and atmospherics give space for the band’s lyrical heart to breathe. For fans of metalcore that doesn’t shy from emotion or melody, this album is a strong, compelling start.  Genre : Metalcore Country : Germany Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 204th / 800 Highlight : Monsters Made me think of: Paramore Enter Shikari While She Sleeps #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #SevenBlood #Germany #LP #Album #re...

The Archaeoptimist marks a confident return for Spock’s Beard, weaving lush keyboard textures and guitar flamboyance into rich, multi-layered songs that both nod to their 1990s roots and push into new territory. With stand-out tracks such as the 20-minute “The Archaeoptimist”, the band revels in epic storytelling and musicianship, yet never loses sight of melody and groove. Lead vocals soar, harmonies shine, and the instrumental interplay feels both polished and adventurous. While some passages lean into nostalgia for vintage prog, the fresh ideas and crisp production keep it from feeling derivative. For fans who hunger for high-precision, emotionally engaging progressive rock, this album delivers—and then some. Genre : Progressive Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 70% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 72th / 799 Highlight : Afourthoughts Made me think of: Genesis Kansas Riverside #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #P...

On Criminally Attached , Boldy James brings his cold-eyes narrative voice to the fore once more, his rhythm smooth yet razor-sharp, narrating structure, loyalty and survival in his unmistakable Detroit cadence. The production by Nicholas Craven injects dusty soul loops and moody ambience without over-embellishment, giving Boldy ample space to breathe and reflect. Cuts like “No Blemishes” and “Infrared .com” illustrate the tension of street life and introspection—no flashy hooks, just raw honesty. While the album doesn’t radically reinvent his formula, it executes it at a high level, reaffirming why Boldy remains one of underground rap’s most consistent voices. For listeners who favour lyrical precision, mood-rich beats and unhurried menace, this one hits hard. Genre : Gangsta Rap Country : US Final Verdict : 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 326th / 798 Highlight : Trifecta Made me think of: Freddie Gibbs MIKE Armand Hammer #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday...