11 – Seeming – The World
Fave tracks: “A Failure of Imagination”, “Any Other World”
The 3rd contender for album of the year, but definitely my favorite album from Seeming. I could yap for hours about what this artist means to me. There is such an intentional & direct message in all his music (cont)
Fave tracks: “A Failure of Imagination”, “Any Other World”
The 3rd contender for album of the year, but definitely my favorite album from Seeming. I could yap for hours about what this artist means to me. There is such an intentional & direct message in all his music (cont)
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
11 – Seeming – The World
Fave tracks: “A Failure of Imagination”, “Any Other World”
The 3rd contender for album of the year, but definitely my favorite album from Seeming. I could yap for hours about what this artist means to me. There is such an intentional & direct message in all his music (cont)
Fave tracks: “A Failure of Imagination”, “Any Other World”
The 3rd contender for album of the year, but definitely my favorite album from Seeming. I could yap for hours about what this artist means to me. There is such an intentional & direct message in all his music (cont)
10 – Florence + the Machine – Everybody Scream
Fave tracks: “Everybody Scream”, “Witch Dance”
For a woman whose music often feels uninhibited, I feel like this is probably her most uninhibited work. Listening to it with the context of why she wrote it gives it an extra layer that’s really poignant.
Fave tracks: “Everybody Scream”, “Witch Dance”
For a woman whose music often feels uninhibited, I feel like this is probably her most uninhibited work. Listening to it with the context of why she wrote it gives it an extra layer that’s really poignant.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
10 – Florence + the Machine – Everybody Scream
Fave tracks: “Everybody Scream”, “Witch Dance”
For a woman whose music often feels uninhibited, I feel like this is probably her most uninhibited work. Listening to it with the context of why she wrote it gives it an extra layer that’s really poignant.
Fave tracks: “Everybody Scream”, “Witch Dance”
For a woman whose music often feels uninhibited, I feel like this is probably her most uninhibited work. Listening to it with the context of why she wrote it gives it an extra layer that’s really poignant.
9 – Greyhaven – Keep It Quiet
Fave tracks: “Burn a Miracle,” “Shatter and Burst”
Another contender for album of the year. Greyhaven’s sound is so unique, it’s raw and nasty and has a really sharp sense of melody running through it. I got to see them in concert this year and they whip ass live.
Fave tracks: “Burn a Miracle,” “Shatter and Burst”
Another contender for album of the year. Greyhaven’s sound is so unique, it’s raw and nasty and has a really sharp sense of melody running through it. I got to see them in concert this year and they whip ass live.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
9 – Greyhaven – Keep It Quiet
Fave tracks: “Burn a Miracle,” “Shatter and Burst”
Another contender for album of the year. Greyhaven’s sound is so unique, it’s raw and nasty and has a really sharp sense of melody running through it. I got to see them in concert this year and they whip ass live.
Fave tracks: “Burn a Miracle,” “Shatter and Burst”
Another contender for album of the year. Greyhaven’s sound is so unique, it’s raw and nasty and has a really sharp sense of melody running through it. I got to see them in concert this year and they whip ass live.
8 – Tyler, the Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
Fave tracks: “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin”, “Tell Me What It Is”
This one just kinda dropped out of nowhere, it’s just a fun album you’re meant to dance to and enjoy and not worry about anything.
Fave tracks: “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin”, “Tell Me What It Is”
This one just kinda dropped out of nowhere, it’s just a fun album you’re meant to dance to and enjoy and not worry about anything.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
8 – Tyler, the Creator – Don’t Tap the Glass
Fave tracks: “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin”, “Tell Me What It Is”
This one just kinda dropped out of nowhere, it’s just a fun album you’re meant to dance to and enjoy and not worry about anything.
Fave tracks: “Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin”, “Tell Me What It Is”
This one just kinda dropped out of nowhere, it’s just a fun album you’re meant to dance to and enjoy and not worry about anything.
7 – JID – God Does Like Ugly
Fave tracks: “WRK”, “Gz”
2024 and 2025 have been banner years for hip-hop and rap I swear to God. This guy’s flow is like nothing I’ve ever heard, and you need a microscope to get to the depth of some of his bars.
Fave tracks: “WRK”, “Gz”
2024 and 2025 have been banner years for hip-hop and rap I swear to God. This guy’s flow is like nothing I’ve ever heard, and you need a microscope to get to the depth of some of his bars.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
7 – JID – God Does Like Ugly
Fave tracks: “WRK”, “Gz”
2024 and 2025 have been banner years for hip-hop and rap I swear to God. This guy’s flow is like nothing I’ve ever heard, and you need a microscope to get to the depth of some of his bars.
Fave tracks: “WRK”, “Gz”
2024 and 2025 have been banner years for hip-hop and rap I swear to God. This guy’s flow is like nothing I’ve ever heard, and you need a microscope to get to the depth of some of his bars.
6 – Clipse – Let God Sort ‘Em Out
Fave tracks: “Chains & Whips”, “M.T.B.T.T.F.”
Hip-hop is alive and transformed and pure and this is so close to being my album of the year. The wordplay, the lyricism, the layers, if you don’t love hip-hop after this I’ll pray for you.
Fave tracks: “Chains & Whips”, “M.T.B.T.T.F.”
Hip-hop is alive and transformed and pure and this is so close to being my album of the year. The wordplay, the lyricism, the layers, if you don’t love hip-hop after this I’ll pray for you.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
6 – Clipse – Let God Sort ‘Em Out
Fave tracks: “Chains & Whips”, “M.T.B.T.T.F.”
Hip-hop is alive and transformed and pure and this is so close to being my album of the year. The wordplay, the lyricism, the layers, if you don’t love hip-hop after this I’ll pray for you.
Fave tracks: “Chains & Whips”, “M.T.B.T.T.F.”
Hip-hop is alive and transformed and pure and this is so close to being my album of the year. The wordplay, the lyricism, the layers, if you don’t love hip-hop after this I’ll pray for you.
5 – Rivals – Medusa’s Home
Fave tracks: “Medusa’s Home”, “Porcelain Face”
This one’s an EP and not a full album, but all 5 tracks hit hard. Rivals is one of those bands that makes me feel seen in a way that’s raw and kind of scary sometimes, but they are a crazy cathartic listen.
Fave tracks: “Medusa’s Home”, “Porcelain Face”
This one’s an EP and not a full album, but all 5 tracks hit hard. Rivals is one of those bands that makes me feel seen in a way that’s raw and kind of scary sometimes, but they are a crazy cathartic listen.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
5 – Rivals – Medusa’s Home
Fave tracks: “Medusa’s Home”, “Porcelain Face”
This one’s an EP and not a full album, but all 5 tracks hit hard. Rivals is one of those bands that makes me feel seen in a way that’s raw and kind of scary sometimes, but they are a crazy cathartic listen.
Fave tracks: “Medusa’s Home”, “Porcelain Face”
This one’s an EP and not a full album, but all 5 tracks hit hard. Rivals is one of those bands that makes me feel seen in a way that’s raw and kind of scary sometimes, but they are a crazy cathartic listen.
4 – Dayseeker – Creature in the Black Night
Fave tracks: “Creature in the Black Night”, “Meet the Reaper”
Dayseeker albums are always heavy listens for one reason or another, but they’re so worth it. There’s an honesty and openness in them that feels special, Rory never holds anything back.
Fave tracks: “Creature in the Black Night”, “Meet the Reaper”
Dayseeker albums are always heavy listens for one reason or another, but they’re so worth it. There’s an honesty and openness in them that feels special, Rory never holds anything back.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
4 – Dayseeker – Creature in the Black Night
Fave tracks: “Creature in the Black Night”, “Meet the Reaper”
Dayseeker albums are always heavy listens for one reason or another, but they’re so worth it. There’s an honesty and openness in them that feels special, Rory never holds anything back.
Fave tracks: “Creature in the Black Night”, “Meet the Reaper”
Dayseeker albums are always heavy listens for one reason or another, but they’re so worth it. There’s an honesty and openness in them that feels special, Rory never holds anything back.
3 – Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia
Fave tracks: “Caramel”, “Emergence”
It seems impossible to follow up Take Me Back to Eden but the mad lad did it. I think TMBTE is a slightly stronger album but that’s such a high bar it doesn’t detract from this one at all. They could never make me hate you ST <3
Fave tracks: “Caramel”, “Emergence”
It seems impossible to follow up Take Me Back to Eden but the mad lad did it. I think TMBTE is a slightly stronger album but that’s such a high bar it doesn’t detract from this one at all. They could never make me hate you ST <3
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
3 – Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia
Fave tracks: “Caramel”, “Emergence”
It seems impossible to follow up Take Me Back to Eden but the mad lad did it. I think TMBTE is a slightly stronger album but that’s such a high bar it doesn’t detract from this one at all. They could never make me hate you ST <3
Fave tracks: “Caramel”, “Emergence”
It seems impossible to follow up Take Me Back to Eden but the mad lad did it. I think TMBTE is a slightly stronger album but that’s such a high bar it doesn’t detract from this one at all. They could never make me hate you ST <3
2 – Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies
Fave tracks: “Piranha”, “Drip”
If you’re not listening to Nova Twins already why tf not. It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s heavy, there’s absolutely no one else out there doing it like these ladies. Black women invented rock so say thank you.
Fave tracks: “Piranha”, “Drip”
If you’re not listening to Nova Twins already why tf not. It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s heavy, there’s absolutely no one else out there doing it like these ladies. Black women invented rock so say thank you.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
2 – Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies
Fave tracks: “Piranha”, “Drip”
If you’re not listening to Nova Twins already why tf not. It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s heavy, there’s absolutely no one else out there doing it like these ladies. Black women invented rock so say thank you.
Fave tracks: “Piranha”, “Drip”
If you’re not listening to Nova Twins already why tf not. It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s heavy, there’s absolutely no one else out there doing it like these ladies. Black women invented rock so say thank you.
1 - Tsunami Sea – Spiritbox
Fave tracks: “Perfect Soul”, “Keep Sweet”
Spiritbox has always had such a unique and seamless mix of melody & heaviness, they evoke such a dreamy feel one moment then kick your ass awake the next.
Fave tracks: “Perfect Soul”, “Keep Sweet”
Spiritbox has always had such a unique and seamless mix of melody & heaviness, they evoke such a dreamy feel one moment then kick your ass awake the next.
December 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
1 - Tsunami Sea – Spiritbox
Fave tracks: “Perfect Soul”, “Keep Sweet”
Spiritbox has always had such a unique and seamless mix of melody & heaviness, they evoke such a dreamy feel one moment then kick your ass awake the next.
Fave tracks: “Perfect Soul”, “Keep Sweet”
Spiritbox has always had such a unique and seamless mix of melody & heaviness, they evoke such a dreamy feel one moment then kick your ass awake the next.
Got my 2026 calendar from @gdbee.bsky.social today!! It is so gorgeous, I love the little postcards and magnet!! I would gladly cover my walls with her art and i am genuinely already on my way to doing so
Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜💜
November 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Got my 2026 calendar from @gdbee.bsky.social today!! It is so gorgeous, I love the little postcards and magnet!! I would gladly cover my walls with her art and i am genuinely already on my way to doing so
Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜💜
Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜💜
Can a fursuit maker get on the phone with the San Antonio Spurs and fix their mascot because this busted guy gives me nightmares
January 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Can a fursuit maker get on the phone with the San Antonio Spurs and fix their mascot because this busted guy gives me nightmares
11) Nightwish - Yesterwynde
My first love, my forever love, I will never not be obsessed with Nightwish & they have never lost their touch for even a moment. To me this is peak and the highest standard of what music should be and I'm not kidding 😭💜
Fave track: An Ocean of Strange Islands
My first love, my forever love, I will never not be obsessed with Nightwish & they have never lost their touch for even a moment. To me this is peak and the highest standard of what music should be and I'm not kidding 😭💜
Fave track: An Ocean of Strange Islands
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
11) Nightwish - Yesterwynde
My first love, my forever love, I will never not be obsessed with Nightwish & they have never lost their touch for even a moment. To me this is peak and the highest standard of what music should be and I'm not kidding 😭💜
Fave track: An Ocean of Strange Islands
My first love, my forever love, I will never not be obsessed with Nightwish & they have never lost their touch for even a moment. To me this is peak and the highest standard of what music should be and I'm not kidding 😭💜
Fave track: An Ocean of Strange Islands
10) The Home Team - The Crucible of Life
Every day I thank God above for bringing THT into my life. This album is the culmination of all their incredible talent & I had it repeat for like 2 weeks straight. Please PLEASE listen to it, it's wall to wall bangers
Fave track: Love and Co
Every day I thank God above for bringing THT into my life. This album is the culmination of all their incredible talent & I had it repeat for like 2 weeks straight. Please PLEASE listen to it, it's wall to wall bangers
Fave track: Love and Co
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
10) The Home Team - The Crucible of Life
Every day I thank God above for bringing THT into my life. This album is the culmination of all their incredible talent & I had it repeat for like 2 weeks straight. Please PLEASE listen to it, it's wall to wall bangers
Fave track: Love and Co
Every day I thank God above for bringing THT into my life. This album is the culmination of all their incredible talent & I had it repeat for like 2 weeks straight. Please PLEASE listen to it, it's wall to wall bangers
Fave track: Love and Co
9) Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Swear to God Kendrick is one of the greatest rappers of our generation, there's no other word I can use to describe his flow besides poetry. I need just a fraction of the air he's breathing because wow
Fave track: hey now (reincarnated is a close second)
Swear to God Kendrick is one of the greatest rappers of our generation, there's no other word I can use to describe his flow besides poetry. I need just a fraction of the air he's breathing because wow
Fave track: hey now (reincarnated is a close second)
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
9) Kendrick Lamar - GNX
Swear to God Kendrick is one of the greatest rappers of our generation, there's no other word I can use to describe his flow besides poetry. I need just a fraction of the air he's breathing because wow
Fave track: hey now (reincarnated is a close second)
Swear to God Kendrick is one of the greatest rappers of our generation, there's no other word I can use to describe his flow besides poetry. I need just a fraction of the air he's breathing because wow
Fave track: hey now (reincarnated is a close second)
8) Megan Thee Stallion - Megan
Megan is just so damn fun to listen to, her flow and style are addictive and I love her so so much. I hope she's having a lovely day wherever she is 😭💜
Fave track: Hiss
Megan is just so damn fun to listen to, her flow and style are addictive and I love her so so much. I hope she's having a lovely day wherever she is 😭💜
Fave track: Hiss
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
8) Megan Thee Stallion - Megan
Megan is just so damn fun to listen to, her flow and style are addictive and I love her so so much. I hope she's having a lovely day wherever she is 😭💜
Fave track: Hiss
Megan is just so damn fun to listen to, her flow and style are addictive and I love her so so much. I hope she's having a lovely day wherever she is 😭💜
Fave track: Hiss
7) Beyonce - Cowboy Carter
Some Squid lore: my mom used to listen to country music a LOT when I was a kid so a lot of those classic sounds are very nostalgic to me. This album hits a lot of those old memories in a really comforting way.
Fave track: Ya Ya
Some Squid lore: my mom used to listen to country music a LOT when I was a kid so a lot of those classic sounds are very nostalgic to me. This album hits a lot of those old memories in a really comforting way.
Fave track: Ya Ya
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
7) Beyonce - Cowboy Carter
Some Squid lore: my mom used to listen to country music a LOT when I was a kid so a lot of those classic sounds are very nostalgic to me. This album hits a lot of those old memories in a really comforting way.
Fave track: Ya Ya
Some Squid lore: my mom used to listen to country music a LOT when I was a kid so a lot of those classic sounds are very nostalgic to me. This album hits a lot of those old memories in a really comforting way.
Fave track: Ya Ya
6) Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
If Nightwish is my first metal love, SA is my second <3 Tbh their last few albums have been a departure from their power metal sound but this one is more like their old selves than they've been in years & I'm sooo happy
Fave track: First in Line
If Nightwish is my first metal love, SA is my second <3 Tbh their last few albums have been a departure from their power metal sound but this one is more like their old selves than they've been in years & I'm sooo happy
Fave track: First in Line
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
6) Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond
If Nightwish is my first metal love, SA is my second <3 Tbh their last few albums have been a departure from their power metal sound but this one is more like their old selves than they've been in years & I'm sooo happy
Fave track: First in Line
If Nightwish is my first metal love, SA is my second <3 Tbh their last few albums have been a departure from their power metal sound but this one is more like their old selves than they've been in years & I'm sooo happy
Fave track: First in Line
5) Shokran - Duat
Thought I might never hear from this band again but they're alive!!! 😭🎉 They went insane on this one honestly, I can't get enough of these funky Russian dudes making metal about Egyptian stuff
Fave track: Thoth the Silent Witness
Thought I might never hear from this band again but they're alive!!! 😭🎉 They went insane on this one honestly, I can't get enough of these funky Russian dudes making metal about Egyptian stuff
Fave track: Thoth the Silent Witness
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
5) Shokran - Duat
Thought I might never hear from this band again but they're alive!!! 😭🎉 They went insane on this one honestly, I can't get enough of these funky Russian dudes making metal about Egyptian stuff
Fave track: Thoth the Silent Witness
Thought I might never hear from this band again but they're alive!!! 😭🎉 They went insane on this one honestly, I can't get enough of these funky Russian dudes making metal about Egyptian stuff
Fave track: Thoth the Silent Witness
4) Reliqa - Secrets of the Future
I was so so excited to see a full album from this band, they have one of the most unique sounds ever and I'm obsessed with it, truly obsessed
Fave track: Terminal
I was so so excited to see a full album from this band, they have one of the most unique sounds ever and I'm obsessed with it, truly obsessed
Fave track: Terminal
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
4) Reliqa - Secrets of the Future
I was so so excited to see a full album from this band, they have one of the most unique sounds ever and I'm obsessed with it, truly obsessed
Fave track: Terminal
I was so so excited to see a full album from this band, they have one of the most unique sounds ever and I'm obsessed with it, truly obsessed
Fave track: Terminal
3) Greyhaven - Stereo Grief
God I wish this was a full album because Greyhaven is so damn good but even the EP is heavy as hell. No one else is doing it like them!!!
Fave track: Sick and Lavish (the bridge on this is disgusting [affectionate])
God I wish this was a full album because Greyhaven is so damn good but even the EP is heavy as hell. No one else is doing it like them!!!
Fave track: Sick and Lavish (the bridge on this is disgusting [affectionate])
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
3) Greyhaven - Stereo Grief
God I wish this was a full album because Greyhaven is so damn good but even the EP is heavy as hell. No one else is doing it like them!!!
Fave track: Sick and Lavish (the bridge on this is disgusting [affectionate])
God I wish this was a full album because Greyhaven is so damn good but even the EP is heavy as hell. No one else is doing it like them!!!
Fave track: Sick and Lavish (the bridge on this is disgusting [affectionate])
2) Red Handed Denial - A Journey Through Virtual Dystopia
I was kinda surprised that RHD released another new album this year, and tbh I liked their last one a little better, but this one still has a cool sound!
Fave track: Parasite
I was kinda surprised that RHD released another new album this year, and tbh I liked their last one a little better, but this one still has a cool sound!
Fave track: Parasite
January 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
2) Red Handed Denial - A Journey Through Virtual Dystopia
I was kinda surprised that RHD released another new album this year, and tbh I liked their last one a little better, but this one still has a cool sound!
Fave track: Parasite
I was kinda surprised that RHD released another new album this year, and tbh I liked their last one a little better, but this one still has a cool sound!
Fave track: Parasite