Modcast #593: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2025

New year, new music. But what about last year's great music? Here's a last hurrah for some of the best releases of 2025. These are 20 of my favorites that I listened to on repeat in 2025. So many best of lists are ridiculously long with 200, 250, even 500 releases. What's the point? I like to take my time and actually edit it down to a managable number that means something. It's not easy, there are some bands that didn't make the cut, but were so very close and truly deserving. But not everything can be a favorite, because again, what would be the point? So here's my look back at some of 2025s best. Enjoy and let me know what you think, leave a comment below and tell me what some of your faves were in 2025.

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The Molotovs -- More More More
The Lucky Shots -- For Your Love
The Len Price 3 -- Gypsy Magick
20th Century Boys -- Rumble At The Dance Hall
The Pomps -- Rubber Room
Sun Room -- Can't Explain
Chelsea Curve -- Rally Round
Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets -- Let You Down
Jellybricks -- Shine On
The 66ers -- Sun Is Coming Up In Madison

Brooke Combe -- Lanewood Pines
The 7:45s -- I'll be Fine (Feat. Yemi Bolatiwa)
New Street Adventure -- A Taste Of Love
Saint Etienne -- Glad
Danny Ayala -- Don't Hold Me
Star Collector -- Section 8
Archie Powell & The Exports -- Put Me To Bed
Sorrows -- Kiss You Later
Friends of Cesar Romero -- Can't Get You
The Bongolian -- Master Blaster Tendulkar

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