Barry

2025 Listens

These are albums that I first discovered in 2025. I've spun them all frequently.

North Hills

Dawes

I've never listened to Dawes before. Who am I?
Equus Caballus

Men I Trust

Shawn got me going on this. Can't stop!
Get To Heaven

Everything Everything

How am I just hearing this now?!
A Matter of Time

Laufey

I'm really digging this one. Especially the stretch from Cuckoo Ballet (Interlude) to the end. 👏
Liminal Space

Ill Considered

Found this through the Discover link (to wit) and yeah!
Celia

Tiwa Savage

Then my sister said, "Have we told you to listen to Tiwa Savage yet?" No…but YES!
No Sign of Weakness

Burna Boy

So far "Dem Dey" is the song that's sticking in my head.
moisturizer

Wet Leg

It's good, y'all. Very good!
Wild and Clear and Blue

I’m With Her

Another killer record.
Animaru

Mei Semones

I'm a big fan, and I'm already loving the new release from Mei Semones.
Music In Exile

Songhoy Blues

Perfect for this mild afternoon before an impending blizzard.
Do It Again

Röyksopp, Robyn

How is this the first time I'm hearing this?
SAYA

Saya Gray

Vibin' the winter away.
My Apologies To The Chef

Winona Fighter

Gonna have to give it a few/ten more listens. 🤘
Get Up With It

Miles Davis

Good stuff!
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

No, I've never sat down and listened to a Bob Dylan album. Now I have. Yes, I'm from Minnesota. Sorry. (Spoiler alert: pretty great!)
In Waves

Jamie xx

I mean, it's pretty good. But I don't know if it's a frequent listen for me. It's a style of music that, if I listen to it, I generally listen to it in the background.
Radical Optimism

Dua Lipa

It's good! But also I'm not feeling the urge to listen to it over and over.
Six Songs

Tom Misch

More! I want more!
From Zero

Linkin Park

I kind of like it.