The 100 Best Albums of 2025

Liner notes, music videos, and vinyl variants on the best records of the year.

Dec 2

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37

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November 2025

Why Vinyl Is So Expensive (And How to Fix It)

An inside look from Glitterer’s Ned Russin, who sells his records for $18.

Nov 5

36

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October 2025

The Halloween Weekender: Your Guide to a Killer Weekend

Frighteningly good recommendations for your Halloween weekend.

Oct 31

7

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11 New Records That Just Earned Permanent Shelf Space

New and upcoming record-mendations for the rest of 2025.

Oct 17

19

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Around the World in 10 Records for Bandcamp Friday

Your money goes directly to the artists today. Let's spend it on a world of sound.

Oct 3

13

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September 2025

The Weekender #29: Ball Knower

Geese, Purity Ring, Nirvana, Thomas Pynchon, and the greatest sports weekend ever?

Sep 26

14

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Your Fall Mixtape Has Arrived 🍂

Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with 2.5 hours of classics and future classics.

Sep 22

23

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12 New Albums That Blew My Socks Off

A dozen brand new record-mendations.

Sep 12

128

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My 10 Most Anticipated Fall Vinyl Releases

Highlighting record collection essentials dropping in the next few months.

Sep 5

26

6

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August 2025

My Expert Hacks for Buying Vinyl Online

Tips and tricks for finding grails at a cheap price with the help of local record stores.

Aug 25

41

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The Weekender #28: Now That's What I Call Curation!

What I’m digging right now: albums, playlists, movies, shows, and books worth your time.

Aug 15

14

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Was 1960's Laurel Canyon a CIA PSYOP?

This month's mixtape includes a paranoid longread on the weird scenes inside the Canyon.

Aug 12

11

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