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Yungblud - YUNGBLUD: Beyond Idols (2025)

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Genre : Alternative Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 79% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 12th / 585 Highlight : Hello Heaven, Hello Made me think of: My Chemical Romance Arctic Monkeys Bring Me The Horizon #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #AlternativeRock #Yungblud #UK #LP #Album #release  

Unlike Pluto - Kiss Collapse (2025)

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“Kiss Collapse” delivers a deeply textured alternative soundscape, blending emotionally charged songwriting with electronic-infused rock that aligns with Unlike Pluto’s established evolution from EDM roots to a more raw, alt‑rock identity. The production balances aggression and vulnerability—highlighted in tracks like “Boom” and “Bleed Me Dry”—demonstrating his knack for dynamic contrast and melodic tension. The 52-minute runtime offers a rich, immersive journey through introspective lyrics and cinematic arrangements that feel both expansive and personal. Although formal critical consensus is pending, early genre classification suggests this album continues his trajectory toward alternative expression with creative depth. With "alternative" as its core identity, Kiss Collapse likely reinforces Unlike Pluto’s reputation for genre-blending innovation and emotional resonance. Genre : Alternative Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 138th / 584 High...

Cmat - EURO-COUNTRY (2025)

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EURO-COUNTRY is CMAT’s most fully realized album yet—boldly theatrical yet profoundly grounded in Irish identity and contemporary social critique. She blends humor, heartbreak, and wry political commentary, framing everything from Ireland's post-"Celtic Tiger" economic fallout to body image and grief in vivid, witty songwriting. The title track stands out as a sweeping, impactful ballad, simultaneously mournful and defiant in its lyrical economy. High-energy cuts like “Take a Sexy Picture of Me” balance biting satire with catchy pop-country and emotional resonance, often bolstered by TikTok-fueled virality. Overall, the album is emotionally rich, genre-defying, and affirming of CMAT’s voice as a singular pop auteur unafraid to mix depth with theatrical flair. Genre : Country Pop Country : Ireland Final Verdict : 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 92th / 583 Highlight : The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station Made me think of: Jenny Lewis Laura Marling Kacey Musgraves #newalbu...

Sowulo - Niht (2025)

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Niht unfolds as an immersive nocturnal ritual—hauntingly instrumental, meticulously paced, and richly textured. Drawing deeply from ancient instruments like carnyx, nyckelharpa, Celtic harp, and tagelharpa—plus throat singing—the album conjures mythical atmospheres and ritual space. Tracks such as “Āsteorfan” (“To Die”) and “Sōl ond Māni” (“Sun and Moon”) weave myth, grief, and transformation into ancestral soundscapes, evoking the embrace of darkness as a path to renewal. Melodies evolve with cinematic elegance—one reviewer felt Niht “transcended me from start to finish,” while another described songs as “like good wine,” growing deeper with each listen. This is not just music—it is a spiritual act: mourning, letting go, and finding rebirth through the sacred nocturnal journey. Genre : Pagan Folk Country : Netherlands Final Verdict : 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 123th / 582 Highlight : Eald Mōna Made me think of: Wardruna Heilung Dead Can Dance #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albu...

Ihlo - Legacy (2025)

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Legacy is a commanding second album that builds Ihlo’s ambitions into full form—immersive, technically dazzling, and emotionally resonant. It fuses lush synthscapes with pounding, djent-leaning guitars, dramatic vocals, and precise, expressive drumming to create cinematic tension. Themes of technological unease and dystopian futures course through the lyrics, grounding the album’s sweeping sound in contemporary relevance. Standout tracks like “Wraith,” “Mute,” “Cenotaph,” and the title song deliver both power and nuance, while the epic closer “Signals” offers a hypnotic, emotional denouement. Elegantly produced and thoughtfully composed, Legacy solidifies Ihlo’s evolution from promising newcomers into a bold force in UK prog metal. Genre : Progressive Metal Country : UK Final Verdict: 72% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 30th / 581 Highlight : Signals Made me think of: TesseracT Vola Steven Wilson #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #Now...

Chimpan A - Music is Art Vol.1 (2025)

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Music Is Art, Vol. 1 delivers a deeply emotive and genre-blurring experience rooted in progressive-rock ambition and heartfelt expression. Susan voices swirl amid funk, blues, and electronic textures, while spoken‑word passages elevate the emotional intensity. Songs like “Wolves,” “I Will Wait For You,” and “Saviour” deliver lyrical depth, orchestral sweep, and soul-stirring resonance. The closing trio of “The Keeper,” “Invisible People,” and “Dreaming Will Kill Us Dead” haunt with poetic weight and melodic beauty. Overall, it stands as a compelling and humanistic musical tapestry—a defiant antidote to superficial sound bites—crafted to be absorbed in full, in one meaningful listen. Genre : Progressive Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 79% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 12th / 580 Highlight : Dreaming Will Kill Us Dead Made me think of: Magenta Archive Marillion #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ProgressiveR...

Jim Bob - Stick (2025)

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Stick is a fierce, tongue-in-cheek punk explosion from Jim Bob, embracing raw guitars, cheeky lyrical turns, and relentless energy. Tracks like “A Song By Me” deliver clever charm and a rolling bassline, while “Swordfight Outside McDonalds” captures gritty observation with dry wit. The guitar-driven “Art” stomps with glam-tinged urgency, whereas “Every Day’s A Discotheque” and “(Oh What A) Shitshow” flare with playful irreverence. Emotion surfaces in moments like “Lovers Rock,” a tender riff-laced reflection, before “Walk The Dog Start A War” and “The Last Night Of The Tour” surge with noisy momentum. Closing on the mellow but haunting “There’s Not Enough Space In The Hall,” Stick affirms itself as a vital, unfiltered counterpart to Automatic —quick, punchy, and unmistakably Jim Bob. Genre : Indie Pop Country : UK Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 326th / 579 Highlight : Lovers Rock Made me think of: Half Man Half Biscuit Sleaford Mods Wet Leg #newalbum #newalbum20...

Jim Bob - Automatic (2025)

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Automatic is a confident, melody-rich continuation of Jim Bob's solo trajectory—full of wit, heartfelt hooks, and storytelling in full-band mode. Its lush, reflective rock vibe brings early- to mid-1970s influences, with a laid-back delivery that allows the songs to breathe. The songwriting remains sharp, from the poignant “Balloon Release For Arthur” to the biting “Frank Bought A Drone.” Standout moments include the touching duet “Our Forever Home” and the playful, anthemic “Victoria Knits The Wars.” Overall, Automatic feels like a warm, thoughtful companion to its punkier counterpart Stick , showcasing Jim Bob at his narrative and melodic best. Genre : Indie Pop Country : UK Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 162th / 578 Highlight : shoefiti Made me think of: Sleaford Mods Half Man Half Biscuit Wet Leg #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #IndiePop #JimBob #UK #LP #Album #release  

Alice Cooper - The Revenge Of Alice Cooper (2025)

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“The Revenge of Alice Cooper” is a bold and theatrical reunion, reviving the classic Alice Cooper band's dark energy with modern polish. Recorded with legendary producer Bob Ezrin and filmed with the original lineup, the album channels venomous riffs, macabre storytelling, and old-school hard rock swagger. Critics praise it as a homecoming that reignites the band’s arena-sized theatricality—though some note an uneven tracklist that occasionally veers into formulaic territory. Highlights include “Blood on the Sun” with its psychedelic and anthemic sweep, and “What Happened to You,” featuring posthumous riffs from Glen Buxton that offer a poignant nod to legacy. Ultimately, it stands as a spirited testament to enduring chemistry—not merely nostalgia, but a defiant return to the band's iconic roots. Genre : Hard Rock Country : US Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 262th / 577 Highlight : blood on the sun Made me think of: Kiss Ozzy Osbourne Ramones #newalbum #new...

Wolf Alice - The Clearing (2025)

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“The Clearing” represents Wolf Alice’s most polished and mature sonic evolution to date. Critics highlight its lush, 1970s-influenced pop-rock aesthetics—complete with subtle folk and dream-pop flourishes—thanks in part to Greg Kurstin’s refined production. While some reviews criticize its sheen for dulling the band’s original edge, others praise it for mature lyricism and instrumental elegance. The album balances intimacy and ambition—songs such as “Bloom Baby Bloom” and “Play It Out” channel emotional depth and confident artistry, capturing self-reflective clarity. Overall, The Clearing is a thoughtful, nuanced record that forges a new path while honoring the band's evolving strengths. Genre : Soft Rock Country : UK Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 279th / 576 Highlight : White Horses Made me think of: Wet Leg Cage the Elephant Death Cab for Cutie #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SoftRoc...

Laufey - A Matter of Time (2025)

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Laufey’s A Matter of Time unfolds like a polished chamber pop fairytale, balancing vintage charm with razor-sharp emotional truths. She peers into the complexities of love, identity, and grief with a voice that’s both elegant and raw—she trades rose-tinted whimsy for sharper self-awareness. Orchestral swells and jazz-inflected progressions frame lyrics that are puckish, existential, and occasionally funny, such as the breakup zinger “Tough Luck.” “Snow White” stands out as a heartbreak anthem, confronting beauty standards with breathless conviction. Across the album, her blending of tradition and modernity—guided by Aaron Dessner and Spencer Stewart—feels emotionally resonant and theatrically expansive. Genre : Jazz Pop Country : Iceland Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 112th / 575 Highlight : forget-me-not Made me think of: Amy Winehouse Linda Ronstadt Norah Jones #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery ...

The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die - Dreams of Being Dust (2025)

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Dreams of Being Dust is a bold reinvention: TWIABP trades expansive emo textures for a heavier, proggier sound that smolders with urgency and technical depth. Heavily compressed guitars and snarled vocals open “Dimmed Sun” with unexpected ferocity, signaling the band’s move toward metalcore-inflected riffs and flashier production. Lyrically, David Bello expands his political gaze, addressing themes like Gaza and healthcare inequality through abstract yet urgent imagery. Despite its weight and sophistication, critics note the album retreats somewhat from emotional intimacy, leaning into intellectual intensity. Still, it stands as one of their most ambitious and potent statements—a soundtrack for turbulent times, unafraid and unrestrained. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 181th / 574 Highlight : f or those who will outlive us Made me think of: Circa Survive Coheed and Cambria Glassjaw #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumof...

Burning Witches - Inquisition (2025)

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Inquisition ignites with NWOTHM fury, whipping up metallic anthems that feel both reverent and fresh. The band leans into their strengths: pounding rhythm sections, dual-guitar harmonies, and commanding vocals—now amplified by Laura Guldemond’s intense presence and Courtney Cox’s Maiden-esque licks. Tracks like “High Priestess of the Night” and “Soul Eater” burn with theatrical grandeur, while the title track sears with merciless riffage and unrelenting drive. Critics celebrate the record as Burning Witches’ most polished and confident release yet—a sharpened spell cast from the heart of classic metal lore.  Genre : Heavy Metal Country : Switzerland Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking: 512th / 573 Highlight : Release Me Made me think of: Doro Vixen Judas Priest #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #HeavyMetal #BurningWitches #Switzerland #LP #Album #release  

SunYears - The Song Forlorn (2025)

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The Song Forlorn is a heartfelt voyage through maturity and memory, weaving folk-rock warmth with vulnerability and melodic finesse. Morén expands his sonic palette—from the melancholic strum of “Dark Eyes” to glossy harmonies in “Last Night on the Mountain,” and the grief-soaked tenderness of “Your Dad Was Sad.” Ballads like “If You Were to Ask” shine with haunting lyricism and piano intimacy, while songs such as “(Going To A) Cruel Country” and “The Body” bring pulsing energy and candid reflections on aging. Guest collaborators—including Lisa Hannigan, Madison Cunningham, Nicole Atkins, and De Clair—elevate the emotional landscape, making this SunYears chapter feel both deeply personal and richly collaborative. Genre : Indie Pop Country : Sweden Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 268th / 572 Highlight : if you were to ask Made me think of: The Go‑Betweens Ron Sexsmith Fairport Convention #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowP...

Blackbriar - A Thousand Little Deaths (2025)

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“A Thousand Little Deaths” feels like a gothic fairytale enacted through symphonic metal’s most dramatic lens. Each track unfolds like a dark short story—rings of doomed romance, haunted widows, and melancholic myth—carried by Zora Cock’s haunting vocal presence. Musically, it balances jagged guitar riffs and pounding rhythms with sweeping orchestral layers, maintaining emotional intimacy even amid grandiosity. Listeners describe it as “more romantic than unsettling, more elegant than eerie,” with standout tracks like “I Buried Us” and “Harpy” exemplifying its narrative potency. It's Blackbriar’s most refined and cinematic effort yet—a spellbinding album where storytelling and soundtrack converge in gothic romance and lush metal. Genre : Symphonic Metal Country : Netherlands Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 80th / 571 Highlight : my lonely crusade (added to my 2025 best of) Made me think of: Within Temptation Epica Delain #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #new...

Bioscope - Gentō (2025)

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Gentō is a cinematic tapestry of sound, where Rothery’s lyrical guitar meets Quaeschning’s lush synth-scapes in an instrumental dialogue evocative of filmic wonder. Rhythmic textures—thanks to Alex Reeves—bring heartbeat and momentum to ambient expanses, transforming them into immersive journeys. Album suites like “Vanishing Point” unfold in layered surges, weaving dystopian ambience and prog lyricism into one seamless narrative. Each suite— Gentō , Kinetoscope , Bioscope , and “Kaleidoscope”—builds a filmic architecture that invites exploration and introspection. The result is a thoughtful, beautifully crafted release that transcends genre, offering emotional clarity wrapped in cinematic resonance. Genre : Ambient prog Country : UK/Germany Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 211th / 570 Highlight : bioscope part 1 Made me think of: XII Alfonso Tangerine Dream The Orb #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery ...

Noah Cyrus - I WANT MY LOVED ONES TO GO WITH ME (2025)

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Noah Cyrus’s I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me unfolds as a healing pilgrimage—immersive and rooted in Americana warmth, yet brimming with personal truth. Her songwriting embraces themes of family, healing, and self-discovery, anchored by acoustic instruments and collaborations with Fleet Foxes, Blake Shelton, and Bill Callahan that reinforce its emotional depth. This record marks a shift from pop experimentation toward grounded storytelling, offering lyrics and melodies that feel lived and lovingly shared. Critics highlight how it transcends being merely nostalgic, instead embodying a vivid, earthy connection to home and identity. Ultimately, it's a quietly powerful statement of growth, belonging, and the joy of charting one’s own path. Genre : Country Pop Country : US Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 119th / 569 Highlight : way of the world Made me think of: Kacey Musgraves Phoebe Bridgers Brandi Carlile #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumofth...

Mdou Moctar - Tears of Injustice(2025)

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Hypersigil is a grand invocation—a spell of art-pop alchemy where Elisabeth Elektra transmutes personal trauma into luminous empowerment through kaleidoscopic synths and ritualistic symbolism. The opening track, "Yearning," ushers in glitchy drum beats and raw desire, setting the emotional intensity. From "Boys & Girls" to "Desire," the album pulses with queer yearning and defiant self-acceptance. Critics praise its cohesive journey—each song refracts a different angle of magic and identity, collectively a triumph of transformative pop. It’s a darkly radiant statement: mystic, bold, and vibrantly alive Genre : Tishoumaren Country : Niger Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 330th / 568 Highlight : imhouar Made me think of: Dissidenten Tinariwen Ali Farka Touré #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Tishoumaren #MdouMoctar #Niger #LP #Album #release  

Elisabeth Elektra - Hypersigil (2025)

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Hypersigil is a grand invocation—a spell of art-pop alchemy where Elisabeth Elektra transmutes personal trauma into luminous empowerment through kaleidoscopic synths and ritualistic symbolism. The opening track, "Yearning," ushers in glitchy drum beats and raw desire, setting the emotional intensity. From "Boys & Girls" to "Desire," the album pulses with queer yearning and defiant self-acceptance. Critics praise its cohesive journey—each song refracts a different angle of magic and identity, collectively a triumph of transformative pop. It’s a darkly radiant statement: mystic, bold, and vibrantly alive. Genre : Avant Pop Country : UK Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 411th / 567 Highlight : Sanctuary Made me think of: Kate Bush Grimes Fever Ray #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #AvantPop #ElisabethElektra #UK #LP #Album #release  

Dissocia - To Lift the Veil (2025)

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To Lift the Veil is an ambitious debut that fuses brutal prog-deathcore with cinematic textures and synth-heavy expansiveness. Tracks shift rapidly—from crushing riffs and guttural vocals to ambient, arpeggiated synth passages—creating a kaleidoscopic journey through sonic extremes. Critics highlight standout moments like the groove-heavy “Samsara” and the tension build in “Zenosyne” as masterfully unpredictable. While occasionally sprawling, the album excels in its bold vision and songwriting maturity, delivering an immersive and thought-provoking soundscape. It’s a daring statement of artistry that confirms Dissocia’s place among emerging innovators in extreme metal. Genre : Progressive Metal Country : Spain Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 238th / 566 Highlight : Existentialist Made me think of: Gojira Rivers of Nihil Igorrr #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ProgressiveMetal #Dissocia #Spain #LP ...

The New Eves - The New Eve is Rising (2025)

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The New Eve Is Rising is a daring debut that redefines folk and punk through visceral performance and spritely insurgency. The opening manifesto, “The New Eve,” declares self-empowerment with poetic ferocity, laying the groundwork for a mythic sonic world. Tracks like “Cow Song” and “Volcano” shift from pastoral serenity to raw tension, showcasing the quartet’s mastery of dynamic contrast. With violin, cello, flute, and bass interwoven with spoken word and theatricality, the album captures the chaos and intimacy of their stagecraft. It’s a debut brimming with untamed creativity—an immersive, unpredictable voyage that marks the arrival of a uniquely potent force. Genre : Folk Punk Country : UK Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 399th / 565 Highlight : The New Eve Made me think of: The Velvet Underground Patti Smith Rosalie Cunningham #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #FolkPunk #TheNewEves #UK #LP #Albu...

The Loft - Everything Changes Everything Stays The Same (2025)

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Everything Changes Everything Stays the Same unfolds as a brilliantly timeless set of guitar-driven pop, rich with nostalgic melody yet radiating a fresh vitality decades later. It feels like it could have been recorded in 1985, yet sounds improbably vibrant today—proof that great indie-pop doesn’t fade. Produced by Sean Read (of Dexys), it retains the original lineup's chemistry while polishing the sound for modern clarity. Songs like “Ten Years” carry emotional weight wrapped in Beatles-like hooks and wistful lyrics of passing time. The album is a long-awaited debut that feels both right on time and beautifully out of time. Genre : Jangle Pop Country : UK Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 446th / 564 Highlight : Greensward Days Made me think of: The Smiths Teenage Fanclub The Go-Betweens #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #JanglePop #TheLoft #UK #LP #Album #release  

Gina Birch - Trouble (2025)

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Trouble by Gina Birch is a fearless art-punk manifesto that flips introspection into rebellion, blending playful electronics with raw, feminist fury. Its opener, “I Thought I’d Live Forever,” addresses aging and mortality with trip-hop beats under a message of survival. The centerpiece “Causing Trouble Again” erupts as a punky rally, listing names of defiant women over growing intensity—equal parts homage and battle cry. Tracks like “Doom Monger” and “Keep to the Left” juxtapose smooth, dub-inflected grooves with biting political commentary, while “Cello Song (Tape Echo)” softens with chamber textures and emotional gravity. The album is a cinematic patchwork of moods—quirky, urgent, and profoundly personal—a declaration from an icon still pushing boundaries. Genre : Avant-garde electropunk Country : UK Final Verdict : 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 142th / 563 Highlight : Keep To The Left Made me think of: Allie X Patti Smith Joy Division #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmu...

Vauruvã - Mar da Deriva (2025)

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Mar da Deriva unfolds as a triptych of dreamlike sonic odysseys, each hybridizing folk, ambient, and black metal into a hallucinatory voyage. The album flows seamlessly from slow acoustic introductions to tempestuous black metal outbursts—then retreats again into serene synth and flute passages. It conjures sweeping, otherworldly landscapes where flutes, arpeggiated acoustic guitars, and bird sounds overlay brutal riffing and blast beats, immersing the listener in emotional contrast. While rooted in tradition, the album is elevated by Lemos’s masterful melding of violence and beauty, tension and release. Ultimately, it stands as Vauruvã’s most compelling work yet—dreamy, bold, and profoundly cinematic.  Genre : Atmospheric Black Metal Country : Brazil Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 152th / 562 Highlight : Legado Made me think of: Wolves in the Throne Room Panopticon Alcest #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #m...

明日の叙景 [Asunojokei] - Think of You (2025)

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Asunojokei’s Think of You channels effervescent blackgaze energy that feels both uplifting and crushingly emotive. Swirling guitar melodies ride atop blast beat propulsion, weaving shoegaze textures with visceral intensity that recall Alcest-like grandeur. Despite its aggressive undercurrent, the album maintains a hopeful buoyancy that fans describe as “fun and upbeat,” while still rooted in raw emotion. Its polish and soaring lead guitar stand out, creating a luminous yet volatile soundscape. This is Asunojokei at their most expressive: technically fierce, emotionally radiant, and unabashedly soaring. Genre : Blackgaze Country : Japan Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 129th / 561 Highlight : Dawn Made me think of: Alcest Deafheaven Unreqvited #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Blackgaze #明日の叙景[Asunojokei] #Japan #LP #Album #release  

FBC - ASSALTOS E BATIDAS (2025)

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Assaltos e Batidas is a sonic gut-punch that revives the roots of Brazilian rap through gritty beats, incisive samples, and a politically urgent message. FBC positions himself as a chronicler of the favela, weaving in references to Racionais MC’s, Facção Central, BaianaSystem, and even Brazilian cinema, turning the record into a multimedia manifesto — accompanied by a short film. The album is, in his words, “a dirty and beautiful portrait of the Brazil no one wants to see,” both nostalgic and firmly rooted in today’s social realities. With production from Coyote Beatz, Pepito, DJ Cost, and Nathan Morais, it balances lyrical sharpness with cinematic intensity. The result is one of Brazil’s most powerful rap records in recent years, uncompromising in both artistry and political conviction. Genre : Hip Hop Country : Brazil Final Verdict: 61% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 417th / 560 Highlight : A Voz da Revolução Made me think of: Public Enemy Cypress Hill Facção Central #newalbum #newal...

Psycho-Frame - SALVATION LAUGHS IN THE FACE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER (2025)

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Psycho‑Frame’s debut is a feral rebirth of deathcore — high-speed blast beats and chugging brutality are injected with tech-death flair and razor-sharp riff dynamics. The album resists genre stagnation, with disco-caliber drum patterns and polyrhythms that nod to The Dillinger Escape Plan’s chaotic mastery. Tracks like “Blueprints for Idol Genocide” and “Inverted Spear of Heaven” deliver viscous breakdowns and precise aggression, yet “Neuro++Terror” showcases their growing adventurousness. Critics praise its lean runtime and relentless fury, while still allowing space for occasional breathing room and songwriting growth. It’s an uncompromising, fun, and meticulously executed return to deathcore’s most primal strengths. Genre : Deathcore Country : US Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 258th / 559 Highlight : The Portal Made me think of: Dying Fetus Beneath the Massacre Fit for an Autopsy #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlayi...

Don L - CARO Vapor II - qual a forma de pagamento ? (2025)

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CARO Vapor II is a bold reentry into Brazilian rap—Don L fuses funk, samba, and bossa-jazz with razor-sharp lyricism that questions how to live and dream beyond survival. The album’s sonic palette is lush and organic, grounded in rich sampling and acoustic instrumentation that deepen its emotional resonance. Adaptive yet cohesive, it avoids copy-pasting foreign rap trends by celebrating Brazil’s musical heritage through a futuristic lens. Featuring expressive guest artists, the project unfolds as a conversation with Brazil’s cultural legacy and digital present. More than a record—it’s a poetic manifesto for dreaming in the ruins of capitalism. Genre : Conscious Hip Hop Country : Brazil Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 314th / 558 Highlight : saudade do Mar Made me think of: Rael Luedji Luna Emicida #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #ConsciousHipHop #DonL #Brazil #LP #Album #release  

Orthodox - A Door Left Open (2025)

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Orthodox’s A Door Left Open slams down the gauntlet with 32 minutes of pulverizing, groove-laden nu‑metalcore fury. It engineers a full-throttle collision of frantic riffs, thunderous rhythm, and vocals that crackle with both precision and primal rage. The record balances raw weight with creative flair—each breakdown lands like a blow, yet never overstay its welcome, keeping the listener pinned but eager. Collaborations with Andrew Neufeld, Matt McDougal, and Mastodon’s Brann Dailor add fresh contours, amplifying the album’s diversity and emotional gravity. More than sheer heaviness, this stands as Orthodox’s most focused, polished, and emotionally scorching statement to date. Genre : Metalcore Country : US Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 355th / 557 Highlight : Sacred Place Made me think of: Meshuggah Slipknot Knocked Loose #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #Orthodox #US #LP #Album #rel...

Tyler, The Creator - DON'T TAP THE GLASS (2025)

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DON’T TAP THE GLASS is a compact burst of kinetic energy—28 minutes of unpretentious fun and sweaty disco-meets-rap grooves built for letting go. Tyler tosses aside introspection in favor of body-moving beat drops, sonic callbacks to ’80s electro, Miami bass, and vocoder-drenched panache. Tracks like “Big Poe” and “Ring Ring Ring” shine with sampling flair and energetic swagger, while “Sugar on My Tongue” hits with randy, shimmering synths and confident playfulness. Less emotionally weighty than recent releases, this album courts spontaneity and groove, compelling listeners to dance rather than overthink. It’s a bold, irreverent pivot—Tyler’s release of musical tension and invitation to simply exist within the rhythm. Genre : Pop Rap Country : US Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 366th / 556 Highlight : Big Poe (feat. Sk8brd) Made me think of: Anderson .Paak Danny Brown Brockhampton #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying ...