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The 100 Best Albums of 2025
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My Blind Buy Records of Spring 2026
A curated list of albums I'm betting on right now.
May 15
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Bandcamp Friday: 12 Records Worth Your Money Today
From Kneecap to Japanese disco funk, here’s what’s been in my heavy rotation.
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13 Great New Albums Flying Under the Radar
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I’m Auctioning Off 50 Essential Records at 8 PM EST Tonight
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I Asked My Favorite Artists What They Loved Most in 2025
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The 100 Best Albums of 2025
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The Best Compilations of 2025 So Far (Bandcamp Friday Edition!)
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The Spring Patio Grooves Mixtape: What I’m Playing Right Now
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Your Fall Mixtape Has Arrived 🍂
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Was 1960's Laurel Canyon a CIA PSYOP?
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The Weekender #32: What to Listen, Watch, and Read This Weekend
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The Weekender #29: Ball Knower
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The Album a Day Journal | March 2025 Playlist
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The Album a Day Journal | February 2025 Playlist
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The Album a Day Journal | January 2025 Playlist
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The Album a Day Journal | December 2024 Playlist
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