Fresh Sounds of 2025: A Roundup of Essential New Releases - KALTBLUT Magazine
Several artists across electronic, alt-pop, and country rock deliver bold, authentic 2025 releases blending refined production with personal songwriting and genre-blurring experimentation.
Friend transforms James K's hermetic, misty sound into brighter, collaborative dream-pop that preserves hazy lyricism while adding dynamic, genre-blurring production and greater presence.
Kaytranada's new album AIN'T NO DAMN WAY! is a cool, 34-minute record featuring only one guest, showcasing his skill in blending hip-hop, house, and EDM.
Soulwax Announce First Album in Seven Years, Share New Songs
Soulwax's new album, All Systems Are Lying, is their first in seven years and features a rock style crafted without electric guitars. The duo aims to encapsulate the essence of a live band with electronic instruments.
Wrecked Lightship's music exists in a dark, dank world not unlike that of Osborne's former Skull Disco label partner Shackleton, their rhythms so solvent they could slip through your fingers.
da Believer & Ryoda Tap into the Emotional Undercurrent of the Dancefloor | Deep House London
The track 'Never Enough' by da Believer and Ryoda blends vulnerability and groove, showcasing emotional depth while maintaining a gentle cinematic feel.
Malia Nima's latest mix combines hypnotic techno rhythms with original compositions, highlighting her versatility and growing impact in the electronic music scene.