As 2025 comes to a close, it’s well time to honor the abundance of musical works that have come out this year. From albums to singles to soundtracks and more, this calendar year has welcomed some innovative, catchy, and profound pieces, many of which striking the hearts and ears of our campus community.
Thus, the perspective turns to you: What was UR favorite new music of 2025?
Thank you to all 54 voters for the tastes and tunes that you’ve shared — the survey results are below.
Your Top Albums of 2025:
15. “MAYHEM” by Lady Gaga
14. “Let God Sort Em Out” by Clipse
Your Favorite Songs: “So Be It”
13. “The Art of Loving” by Olivia Dean
Your Favorite Songs: “Man I Need,” “I’ve Seen It”
12. “Forever Howlong” by Black Country, New Road
Your Favorite Songs: “Besties,” “Two Horses,” “Happy Birthday”
11. “Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)” by ROLE MODEL
Your Favorite Songs: “Sally When The Wine Runs Out”
10. “You’ll Be Alright, Kid” by Alex Warren
Your Favorite Songs: “ordinary,” “getaway car”
9. “The Life of a Showgirl” by Taylor Swift
Your Favorite Songs: “Opalite”
8.“Virgin” by Lorde
Your Favorite Songs: “What Was That,” “Broken Glass”
7.“Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You” by Ethel Cain
Your Favorite Songs: “Janie,” “Fuck Me Eyes,” “Nettles”
6. “Fancy That” by PinkPantheress
Your Favorite Songs: “Tonight”
5. “Addison” by Addison Rae
Your Favorite Songs: “Times Like These,” “Headphones On”
4. “Breach” by Twenty One Pilots
Your Favorite Songs: “City Walls,” “Drag Path”
3. “The Crux” by Djo
Your Favorite Songs: “Purgatory Silverstar,” “Charlie’s Garden”
2. “A Matter of Time” by Laufey
Your Favorite Songs: “Too Little, Too Late,” “Forget Me Not”
1. “Man’s Best Friend” by Sabrina Carpenter
Your Favorite Songs: “My Man on His Willpower,” “Goodbye”
Your Favorite Albums of 2025 by Genre:
Your Favorite Songs of 2025:
- “The Subway” by Chappell Roan
- “You got time and I got money” by Smerz
- “Just Keep Watching” by Tate McRae
Your Most Anticipated Albums of 2026:
- Charli XCX – “Wuthering Heights”
- Gorillaz – “The Mountain”
- Lana Del Rey – “Stove”
- Joji – “PISS IN THE WIND”
- Mitski – [TBD]
- underscores – [TBD]
Thank you again to everyone who completed the survey, and we’re eager to see what 2026 brings!
