MacStories Unwind The Best Music of 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Federico and John celebrate the top music of 2025, sharing their favorite albums and standout tracks. They debate Spotify versus Apple Music and reflect on their listening habits. Federico raves about Slowly Slowly's ‘Forgiving Spree’ and Yellowcard's emotional reunion in ‘Better Days’. John praises Chloe Moriando's evolution with '(my world is an) oyster’ and Hayley Williams’ moody solo work. The duo even reveals their Albums of the Year, with Moving Mountains and fanclubwallet taking the honors!
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Chloe Moriando's Breakout LP
- John has followed Chloe Moriando for years and appreciated My World Is An Oyster as a hooky pop album.
- He noted it's a long release with ~18 short tracks that show her maturation.
Youngblood's Rock Maturation
- Youngblood's Idols marks a move from pop-adjacent to a proper rock record with operatic influences.
- Federico hears echoes of Queen, Bowie, and U2 and praises its authentic rock songwriting.
The Paradox: Punk EP With Travis Barker
- The Paradox released a short punk EP NSFW with Travis Barker collaborations and the standout 'Do Me Like That'.
- Federico expects them to grow significantly in 2026.