Fifty Best Albums of 2025: Part I

The back half of our best 2025 albums includes Turnstile, Benson Boone, Franz Ferdinand, Van Morrison, Mumford & Sons, Marty Stuart, & more.

2025: A Bounty of Vault Treasures

Madonna and Springsteen lead a trove of lost recordings, including those from Waylon Jennings, Anne Murray, and Grace Potter.

The former industry darlings return with their first self-released LP, a refreshingly grounded call-back to their vintage signatures.

Circling back to summer releases that we missed giving the full treatment, including Hayley, Kesha, Lorde, Cam, and more.

One of roots music's true living legends proves that he's far from finished in writing said legacy.

Dolly Parton's moving musical eulogy to her recently departed husband headlines this month's Digest, plus hot tracks from Chappell, Sabrina and HAIM.