10 Noteworthy Albums Released in January 2025
We aren't here to rank or compare music—instead, we aim to highlight artists and albums we feel are worth your attention. With so much new music dropping every month, it can be overwhelming to keep up. So, we're launching a monthly roundup of noteworthy releases to help you discover fresh sounds. At the end of the year, we'll narrow it down to our favorite releases of 2025. Here's our January roundup, in no particular order, as well as accompanying playlists on Spotify and Apple Music:
Lambrini Girls - Who Let the Dogs Out
Lambrini Girls are an English punk rock group formed in Brighton, comprising Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira. After releasing their debut single in 2021 and signing to Big Scary Monsters by November 2022, they released the EP You're Welcome in May 2023 to positive critical reception. Their debut album, Who Let the Dogs Out, charted at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread acclaim (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambrini_Girls).
Mogwai - The Bad Fire
Mogwai, the Scottish post-rock pioneers, continue to deliver expansive, atmospheric soundscapes with The Bad Fire. Known for their dynamic contrasts and heavy use of effects, this latest release underscores their ability to evolve while maintaining their signature instrumental style (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mogwai).
Tunng - Love You All Over Again
Blending folk traditions with electronic experimentation, Tunng returns with Love You All Over Again. Their use of unconventional instruments like seashells and percussive samples creates a distinctive folktronica sound that's both nostalgic and fresh (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunng).
Prairie Scout - What’s Ahead Is Behind Me
Based in Bloomington, Indiana, Prairie Scout started as the solo project of Natalie Ingalls and evolved into a full band. Influenced by folk-pop icons and indie contemporaries, the band’s debut full-length album compiles their singles from 2023 along with new, unreleased material (retrieved from https://prairiescout.bandcamp.com).
FKA twigs - EUSEXUA
FKA twigs continues to push creative boundaries with EUSEXUA, blending electronic, trip hop, R&B, and hyperpop into an avant-garde masterpiece. Her genre-bending work remains as ethereal and innovative as ever (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FKA_Twigs).
Moonchild Sanelly - Full Moon
South African musician Moonchild Sanelly brings her "Future ghetto funk" style to Full Moon. Known for her vibrant persona and genre-defying sound, this album highlights her continued international rise (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonchild_Sanelly).
The Weather Station - Humanhood
Tamara Lindeman’s project, The Weather Station, returns with Humanhood, a reflective folk album exploring themes of identity and nature. Their evolving sound and poetic lyricism remain as captivating as ever (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weather_Station).
Ethel Cain - Perverts
Ethel Cain’s haunting Southern Gothic aesthetic deepens with Perverts. Following the acclaimed Preacher's Daughter, this album offers deeply personal storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Cain).
Young Knives - Landfill
English indie rock band Young Knives bring sharp wit and angular guitar work to Landfill. Known for their quirky, thought-provoking lyrics, the band continues to evolve while staying true to their roots (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Knives).
L.S. Dunes - Violet
The American rock supergroup L.S. Dunes, featuring members from My Chemical Romance, Circa Survive, and Coheed and Cambria, returns with Violet. Their dynamic mix of post-hardcore and alternative rock showcases the band’s diverse musical backgrounds (retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.S._Dunes).