2025 is closing out, and we're taking a look at music that we loved from the year, as well as sharing holiday and year-end messages from some of our contributors. Big thanks to Nate Runkel, Drew Harris, Phillip reese, and John Vettese for sending messages this year, and thanks to all the contributors at 25 O'Clock in 2025. We couldn't make this happen without everyone involved. Enjoy the ever-standard clickable playlist below, and have great holiday and a happy new year.

1. The Bret Tobias Set- For Christ's Sake

2. Brittany Ann Tranbaugh w. Carsie Blanton- Office Christmas Party

3. G. Love and Special Sauce- When I Bust

4. Minka- Cowboy

5. The Naked Sun- Dreamin'

6. Polaroid Fade- Fisher Gardens

7. Planette Automatic- Twins in the Caul

8. Sug Daniels- Brand New Day

9. Parts Work- Trenton

10. Dear Forbidden- Spotted Tiger