Year-End Lists
Barack Obama shares favorite songs of 2025
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Former President Barack Obama continued his annual tradition by releasing his list of favorite songs, books, and movies for 2025 on December 18. The music selections feature artists like Lady Gaga, Drake, and Olivia Dean, highlighting a mix of mainstream hits and indie tracks. Obama invited fans to share their own recommendations.
On December 26, 2025, Chaoszine published its editorial team's picks for the year's standout rock and metal releases. The lists highlight a vibrant scene with innovative albums from both Finnish and international acts. Editors praised works that blended heaviness, emotion, and creativity across genres like deathcore, melodic death metal, and power metal.
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NPR Music's team of critics, editors, and producers has shared their top album recommendations for 2025, highlighting a diverse range of personal favorites amid a year of musical evolution. Each contributor selected one standout record they would recommend to anyone, resulting in a '12-pack' of elite, no-skips albums. Rosalía's LUX emerged as a critical darling, appearing across multiple lists for its spiritual depth and innovation.