Spring 2025 was a bit of an odd season for me musically, as there were quite a few albums I was interested in hearing but only maybe a few I ended up truly enjoying. It’s not that the albums were bad, just that I never quite resonated with them for one reason or another. Still, I did find a few that I latched onto…

Bob Mould, Here We Go Crazy, released 7 March. I can always depend on Mould to come out with a well-written and contemplative album, no matter whether he’s in a loud or a soft mood.

Throwing Muses, Moonlight Concessions, released 14 March. I’ve been a fan for decades and I’m happy to see that Kristin Hersh is still going strong with her intelligent and quirky music.

Steven Wilson, The Overview, released 14 March. After a few electronic-based albums, Wilson returns to his original prog sound with an intriguing concept album about viewing Earth from space. I can always rely on his music for a good writing soundtrack!

Lucy Dacus, Forever Is a Feeling, released 28 March. Her new album is much more laid back and contemplative, but just as creative and lovely.

SPELLLING, Portrait of My Heart, released 28 March. This Oakland musician has been a local favorite for quite some time with her experimental hybrid sounds.

Miki Berenyi Trio, Tripla, released 4 April. The former Lush frontwoman finally releases her own solo debut and it was definitely worth the wait. It’s a wonderful dreampop album that expands on her former band’s style with a heavier and stronger sound.

OK Go, And the Adjacent Possible, released 11 April. While several of their previous albums had poppier and more radio-friendly songs alongside their always-captivating videos, this album feels a bit more experimental, but it works perfectly.

Tunde Adebimpe, Thee Black Boltz, released 18 April. The TV On the Radio lead singer’s full-length solo debut was a long time in coming (apparently he’s been doing voice acting all this time?) and it’s well worth the wait.

SAULT, 10, released 19 April. I’ve been fascinated by this curiously semi-anonymous band ever since KEXP introduced me to them, and each release is always captivating.

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More to come…