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The Best Albums of 2025, So Far

Celebrate New Bands for Old Heads' one year anniversary with my most listened to albums of the first half of 2025. Also: giveaways and listening parties…

Jul 7 •

The Best Albums of May 2025

This month, 9 great records with a small band focus, an interview you missed, and another listening party announcement. Plus, how do you filter out new…

Jun 6 •

The Best Albums of April 2025

April didn't shower; it POURED. Let's wade through some of the month's greatest records together. Plus - save the date for our next listening…

Apr 29 •

The Best Albums of March 2025

The first quarter of 2025 is already down the hatch - clipping., HotWax, Glazyhaze, and lots more, plus the April record giveaway.

Mar 31 •

The Best Albums of February 2025

A shockingly debut-heavy roundup of February's best albums, the usual playlist of 2025's best tracks, plus a new record giveaway (for TWO winners!)

Mar 4 •

The Best Albums of January 2025

Monthly roundups start here and now. Plus: Where to find other new music roundups, a playlist of 2025's best tracks, and this month's record giveaway.

Feb 7 •

The Best Albums for Old Heads of 2024, Pt. 4 (and final!)

The four-part album of the year series concludes with a list (unranked, of course) of would-be #1 records of 2024

Dec 9, 2024 •

The Best Albums for Old Heads of 2024, Pt. 2

The second installment of the year's best albums for people who find keeping track of new music daunting... this time featuring a record giveaway.

Nov 25, 2024 •

The Best Albums for Old Heads of 2024, Pt. 1

An overview of how end of year lists work around here (sorry, ranked-list lovers!) and the first installment of excellent new releases.

Nov 18, 2024 •

2024's Best Albums for Old Heads...So Far

Halfway through the year, let's review ten records that scratch a nostalgic itch

Jul 5, 2024 •

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