Popcast Our Top 10 Music Moments of 2025
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Dec 30, 2025 Jon and Joe dive into their favorite music moments of 2025, highlighting unexpected rapping and viral TikTok trends. They celebrate Rex Laurent’s catchy songs and Morgan Wallen’s memorable SNL moment. From Timothée Chalamet's surprising rap feature to an irresistible hook from Fake Minx, they share unique insights. The duo reflects on live shows, including NBA YoungBoy's fervent fan experiences, and wraps up with shoutouts to standout tracks. Whether it's deep cuts from Drake or Bon Iver's mesmerizing bridge, their personal lists are full of musical gems.
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Finding A Little-Known Favorite
- Joe Coscarelli discovered and obsessed over Rex Laurent's album Seller's Remorse despite little public discourse around it.
- He played it repeatedly in cars and with friends who always asked about the music, making it a personal favorite.
Discourse Is Part Of A Song's Lifecycle
- Jon Caramanica values mass cultural discourse as part of a song's life cycle, from the track to memes and remixing.
- He sees Ian's 2025 XXL freestyle as a moment that succeeded because people treated it as both respectful and irreverent.
Atlanta's Rich Kids Resurface
- Joe highlighted the re-rise of Atlanta rap group Rich Kids after samples and nods by contemporary artists revived interest.
- He framed the revival as a hopeful return to a freer, happier Atlanta sound amid a darker period for the scene.