MacStories Unwind+ The Best Music of 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 Federico and John celebrate the best music of 2025 with exciting album picks from both sides. They debate Spotify vs. Apple Music and share their listening habits, contrasting singles with full albums. Highlights include Federico's praise for rock and punk influences from Slowly Slowly and NSFW, while John champions catchy pop from Chloe Moriando. They both name powerful albums of the year: Federico lauds Moving Mountains' post-rock sound, while John applauds fanclubwallet's layered pop-punk vibes. Tune in for a nostalgic musical journey!
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Use Discovery Engines To Find New Music
- Try using discovery engines like Spotify to find new music even if you dislike the company.
- Federico credits Spotify's discovery for introducing him to bands he now loves.
Spotify Discovery Led To Slowly Slowly
- Federico discovered Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly via Spotify's Discover Weekly and fell in love with the 32-minute album.
- A listener later reported seeing Slowly Slowly live after the recommendation on the show.
Youngblood's Rock Maturation
- Youngblood's Idols shows his evolution from pop-adjacent to a legitimate rock star with rock-opera influences.
- Federico highlights Queen, Bowie, and U2 echoes and strong songwriting across 12 tracks.
