the Lorde tour was such a musical highlight of the year and really made me love Virgin more than I already did - such a great list! Digging into Destin Conrad now
I gotta spin the block on some of these. I had no idea Navy Blue’s joint was a Ka tribute. That’s even more reason to soak it in. Thank you for this list, bruv.
Great list as always Alex. SAYA's debut was quiet a treat to listen to and will have a song on my end of year list. When you get the chance listen to my favorite album of the year, People Watching by british singer-songwriter Sam Fender. You will definitely cry. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Abecbed8BYAdHy9RaVoY7?si=l_r784oJStGyr87vBiV-_w
So impressive how you’re able to thoughtfully reflect on so many albums, amazing list and year in tunes! Also, the “Decode” reference was not one I was expecting in 2025 lmaoo that song had a chokehold on me in middle school. Twilight soundtrack was so goated. Hope you have a great rest of your year Alex and looking forward to all you have to say in 2026❣️
Dudeeee thank you so much! It's always such a fun creative challenge. A brain teaser, if you will. "Decode" was making the rounds in my Southern Baptist Christian school. Might have even made an appearance at senior chapel. I love getting to geek out with you on here, and I'm excited to more of it in 2026. Stay curious, fam!
Great list, Alex! I didn't expect that Rochelle Jordan album to be getting as much love as it has, but so well deserved. Will place high on my list, as well.
Well I just got my listening list for the next few months! To anyone who says 2025 wasn’t a good year for music I will show them this.
Thanks for tapping in! I had so much fun pulling this list together and hope you enjoy these releases as much as I have
the Lorde tour was such a musical highlight of the year and really made me love Virgin more than I already did - such a great list! Digging into Destin Conrad now
It was so good!!!! I feel the exact same way. Thanks for the love, Eric. Hope you enjoy Destin!
"September 23rd was supposed to be Christ’s return. I saw Lorde instead. So I guess, kinda the same thing." i know that's right!!!
Still recovering from that concert!! It was my favorite of the year
she really is the man of the year 💜
Exactlyyyy
Gah, that Dijon album 😭
There’s so many artists I’m looking forward to exploring.
It's so special!!! Just bought tickets to see him live next spring
I gotta spin the block on some of these. I had no idea Navy Blue’s joint was a Ka tribute. That’s even more reason to soak it in. Thank you for this list, bruv.
Thanks for tapping in! I appreciate you making the time to sit with this one
Great list as always Alex. SAYA's debut was quiet a treat to listen to and will have a song on my end of year list. When you get the chance listen to my favorite album of the year, People Watching by british singer-songwriter Sam Fender. You will definitely cry. https://open.spotify.com/album/6Abecbed8BYAdHy9RaVoY7?si=l_r784oJStGyr87vBiV-_w
I hadn’t heard of Sam Fender! I’ll definitely give it a listen. Also glad you loved that Saya album. Thanks for always showing love!
Of course! You will love Sam, if you get the chance listen to his first 2 albums also. My favorite songwriter around right now.
I went back and listened to People Watching. I can see why it’s one of your faves. Really solid album. Thank you for putting me on!
Yay!! So glad you liked it! Little Bit Closer is my fav
as someone with SWAG and SWAG II in my top 5 albums of the year, I feel so seen, with less shame!
Best endorsement I could’ve gotten
starting 2026 by listening to this list 🫂
Hope you come across some gems to carry you through the year 💎
been waiting patiently for this and it didn't disappoint!!
I’m honored!! Thank you so much fam 🫂
So impressive how you’re able to thoughtfully reflect on so many albums, amazing list and year in tunes! Also, the “Decode” reference was not one I was expecting in 2025 lmaoo that song had a chokehold on me in middle school. Twilight soundtrack was so goated. Hope you have a great rest of your year Alex and looking forward to all you have to say in 2026❣️
Dudeeee thank you so much! It's always such a fun creative challenge. A brain teaser, if you will. "Decode" was making the rounds in my Southern Baptist Christian school. Might have even made an appearance at senior chapel. I love getting to geek out with you on here, and I'm excited to more of it in 2026. Stay curious, fam!
Earl, Hayley, ROSALÍA....dang we are blessed
Why eat if we're not eatin good????
Great list, Alex! I didn't expect that Rochelle Jordan album to be getting as much love as it has, but so well deserved. Will place high on my list, as well.
Thanks so much, Marty! I love that Rochelle Jordan album a lot. Great to see her getting her flowers from so many people!
So many great ones! Many of my own faves and also some new-to-me things I gotta check out. 🙏🏻
Yo! Thank you so much for reading!!! Hope you love whatever you end up digging into 🫶🏽