Dissect Our Favorite Music of 2025
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Dec 9, 2025 Camden Ostrander, a music writer known for his insightful commentary, and Margeaux Labat, a music curator with a keen ear for trends, dive into their favorite tunes of 2025. They share unforgettable live experiences, highlight underground gems, and uncover the emotional depths of standout albums like Bad Bunny’s celebration of heritage and Rosalía’s orchestral masterpiece. With a playlist of their top songs and albums, they explore the vibrant sounds shaping the music scene this year.
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Aggressive Narratives Can Be Deeply Moving
- Camden praised Backxwash's Only Dust Remains for its frenzied energy and thematic depth around death and rebirth.
- He says the project gripped him for months and evokes religious and Lazarus-like imagery.
Episode Playlist Will Collect Picks
- Cole said there will be a playlist linking every song they mentioned so listeners can follow their picks.
- He promised the episode's songs and honorable mentions would be available in the episode description.
A Year Of Overflowing, High‑Quality Releases
- Cole and Camden noted a strong year for indie and 'middle-class' artists, with many projects demanding deep listening.
- They describe 2025 as overwhelming but rich, with diverse, high-quality output across scenes.