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moisturizer finds Wet Leg stretching beyond their debut’s sardonic charm into fiercer, tighter territory, embracing garage rock heft while keeping their witty bite. The album bursts with anthem-ready riffs and deadpan wit, as seen in opener “CPR” and the punchy single “Catch These Fists.” Balancing brash energy with emotional nuance, tracks like “Davina McCall” and “11:21” reveal newfound vulnerability amid the chaos. Production feels live and dynamic—slightly raw at times, but that immediacy adds character to the band’s evolving voice. Overall, moisturizer cements Wet Leg as a confident, maturing act—funny, fearless, and ready to dominate festivals and mosh pits alike. Genre : Indie Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 337th / 490 Highlight : 11:21 Made me think of: The Breeders Pixies Wolf Alice #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #IndieRock #WetLeg #UK #LP #Album #release  

All Smiles Tonight is an ethereal debut that bridges ancient Irish folk and modern soundscapes, weaving crystalline vocals and haunting traditional melodies into downtempo, trip-hop inspired arrangements. The trio’s luminous harmonies glide over textured production—subtle drones, reverb-drenched percussion, and atmospheric synths—creating an immersive ambience that feels both timeless and fresh. Traditional songs like “Adieu Lovely Erin” and “Bury Me Not” are reimagined with cinematic scope and psychedelic depth, evoking sorrow and resilience with uncanny power. Critics hail its emotional grandeur, calling it a masterclass in balancing darkness and light while honoring cultural roots. With its gothic folk gravitas and contemporary production edge, All Smiles Tonight stands as one of the year’s most spellbinding and original debuts. Genre : Irish Folk Country : Ireland Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 129th / 489 Highlight : Adieu Lovely Erin Made me think of: Lankum ...

A Dawning unfolds as a deeply poignant collaboration between Ólafur Arnalds and the late Talos, born from a shared residency and brought to life even after Talos's passing. The album spans eight tracks of hushed piano, ambient textures, and ethereal strings, weaving voice‑memo intimacy with cinematic resonance. Highlights like “Bedrock,” “For Steph,” and the final track featuring Ye Vagabonds channel both sorrow and solace, capturing grief without succumbing to melodrama. Critics praise its emotional authenticity, noting that Arnalds’ intuitive arrangements allow Talos’s spirit to shine through with grace. Ultimately, A Dawning is both elegy and celebration—a heartbreaking yet hopeful testament to friendship, creativity, and resilience. Genre : Ambient Pop Country : Iceland/Ireland Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 123th / 488 Highlight : Bedrock Made me think of: Nils Frahm Max Richter Brian Eno #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nows...

I Got Too Sad For My Friends is a deeply introspective album crafted in the aftermath of pandemic-era isolation and personal upheaval. Shura channels melancholy through warm, lush production that marries swooning synth-pop with chamber-pop intimacy—woodwinds, organ, gentle percussion, and soft rock textures. Her lyrics dwell in the gloom of loneliness, but shards of humour and melodic brightness (“World’s Worst Girlfriend,” “Bad Kid”) bring a lightness that keeps the album from feeling overly somber. The record balances hushed vulnerability with delicate emotional lifts, offering a moving portrait of someone confronting sadness yet still reaching for connection. It’s Shura’s most personal and mature statement yet—brave, beautifully realized, and ultimately hopeful. Genre : Art Pop Country : UK Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking: 444th / 487 Highlight : Recognise Made me think of: Cassandra Jenkins Becca Mancari Clairo #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic ...

With A Vengeance bursts onto the scene as Sherelle’s electrifying debut LP, turning heartbreak and betrayal into relentless dancefloor kinetic energy. Crafted across London and Amsterdam, each of the ten tracks fires at around 160 bpm, blending footwork, jungle, acid techno, and rave into a high-speed, emotionally charged narrative. It swings between spine-tingling intensity and soulful respite, especially on “Freaky (Just My Type),” which features one of the album’s most accessible hooks. Sherelle’s deep understanding of dance-music history and rhythmic structure allows her to balance club-ready urgency with personal storytelling. The result is a powerful and unifying statement—equal parts catharsis and celebration—that affirms her as a vital force in electronic music today. Genre : Jungle Country : UK Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 321th / 486 Highlight : FREAKY (JUST MY TYPE) Made me think of: DJ Flight Naina Kode9 #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #...

Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience marks a striking, emotionally charged evolution for Bury Tomorrow, diving headfirst into themes of despair, resilience, and communal unity. The album’s production—overseen by Carl Bown—balances sweeping heaviness with clarity, lending fresh depth to both thunderous riffs and atmospheric passages. Tracks such as “Villain Arc” and “What If I Burn” deliver visceral catharsis through pounding rhythms and searing vocal interplay, while closer “Paradox” shifts into a Deftones-style ambient finale, offering a haunting, contemplative climax. Some critics note the mix feels flattened and occasionally overcompressed, with guitar tones lacking bite—though others argue the album is still gripping and far from genre fatigue. Overall, this feels like Bury Tomorrow’s most cohesive and ambitious record yet—a raw, revelatory statement that confronts inner turmoil while forging hope through shared struggle. Genre : Metalcore Country : UK Final Verdict: 65% (G...