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Albums of the Year - 2025
Our pick of standout tracks from the most essential, must-hear, obsession-worthy albums of twenty-twenty-five. Check out our companion pod episode, where Sean Adams and Emma Wilkes dive into their favourite records of the year in all their glorious detail.
Soundtrack to 2025 in music
What were the biggest themes in music in 2025? And which were the artists and songs that defined them? From bold protests to cultural anthems, this is the soundtrack of a year that shook the scene. Tune in to our companion pod episode.
Alternative Festive Music
Drowned in Sound's take on festive songs, from Sufjan Stevens to Smash Mouth and everything in between. A sideways glance at the season’s soundtrack.