MacStories Unwind+ The Best Music of 2025
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Dec 19, 2025 Federico and John celebrate the best music of 2025 with exciting album picks from both sides. They debate Spotify vs. Apple Music and share their listening habits, contrasting singles with full albums. Highlights include Federico's praise for rock and punk influences from Slowly Slowly and NSFW, while John champions catchy pop from Chloe Moriando. They both name powerful albums of the year: Federico lauds Moving Mountains' post-rock sound, while John applauds fanclubwallet's layered pop-punk vibes. Tune in for a nostalgic musical journey!
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Choose Full Albums Over Playlists
- Federico listened to more full albums this year by intentionally avoiding playlists and radio stations.
- He credits listening start-to-finish for better appreciation of an album's full body of work.
Use Discovery Engines To Find New Music
- Try using discovery engines like Spotify to find new music even if you dislike the company.
- Federico credits Spotify's discovery for introducing him to bands he now loves.
Record Player Gift Changed Listening
- Federico received a record player from his girlfriend and started listening to vinyl front to back.
- He joked he didn't realize LPs had two sides and is now buying 33 RPM records in Italy.