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The author curated a top 100 list of the best recordings of 2025 after listening to over a thousand new releases, aiming to highlight the year’s standout music.
The first 50 titles are published in alphabetical order and showcase a wide, global mix of genres and lesser-known artists, with links so readers can sample the music.
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There’s a live conversation today with George Saunders and Anand Giridharadas on The Ink at 1:30pm EST / 12:30pm CST.
A link will be sent out just before the livestream, so join if you can.
The.Ink book club is discussing the novel Vigil and its big questions about salvation, truth, and whether free will exists.

First Floor newsletter celebrates its 200th edition without making a big deal about arbitrary milestones.
The newsletter content includes a recap of electronic music news, new release announcements, and track recommendations.
The author highlights notable happenings in the electronic music world, such as industry news, artist spotlights, and new album releases.

The New Cue #350 features music recommendations for Lucy Rose, Villagers, Rosali, and more.
The newsletter offers new music, fun content, and an introduction for subscribers.
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Green Day is dominating various music charts worldwide.
Neck Deep's album is performing well and has topped the UK vinyl charts.
The post also mentions other popular artists like Linkin Park, Deftones, and Metallica.

Evanescence reached the Spotify Billions Club with their hit 'Bring Me to Life'.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra dominated December 2023 with $51.5M revenue and 657,000 tickets sold.
Journey earned multiple new RIAA plaques, including two for their single 'Don't Stop Believin''.

Favorite blog posts from February 2023 include highlights from the Solo But Not Alone 3 Bundle and a review of the game Golem - Stories of a Person Twisted By Magic.
Croaker RPGs released a new game called The Ferrum Mysteries, an adventure for Ironsworn: Starforged with unique mystery elements.
It's okay to take a break from solo gaming if you're not feeling it, just focus on having fun and the interest will return naturally.

The post shares the best music from the past month, featuring various artists and genres.
It emphasizes quality content with 'All Killers No Fillers' approach.
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