This week’s Live From Mars is packed! Alex (aka Mars, aka @vinylbymars on TikTok and Instagram) dives into the latest New Music Friday releases, breaks down the perfect release timing for a potential Song of the Summer, and answers your AMA questions in celebration of hitting 100,000 followers on TikTok! 

 In this episode:

• Miley Cyrus returns with Prelude, Something Beautiful, and End of the World—is she entering another avant-garde era?
• Joe Keery (yes, Steve Harrington from Stranger Things) drops a stunning new album under Djo—why The Crux feels like his most emotional work yet.
• Ed Sheeran's back with Azizam and a brand new concept era—what we think of “Play” so far
• Is April the best month to drop a Song of the Summer? A deep dive into past hits, new contenders (Drake, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley), and streaming trends.
• Your ultimate Record Store Day 2025 guide—what to know, how to prep, and the top releases to hunt for.
• A special Ask Me Anything segment tackling his most anticipated concerts of 2025, the truth about VinylTok in 2025, no-skip albums, what's next for Taylor Swift in 2025, and more!

Whether you're here for chart talk, new releases, or getting to know Alex better, this episode is your one-stop shop for all things pop.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:58 - Record Store Day Tips & Tricks

05:27 - When to Release a Song of the Summer Contender

10:31 - Miley Cyrus' "Something Beautiful"

15:23 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam"

18:12 - Djo's "The Crux"

21:15 - Ask Mars Anything

26:01 - The State of VinylTok in 2025

29:00 - Two No-Skip Albums

34:08 - Taylor Swift's 2025 Releases

Chime in! What’s your pick for 2025’s song of the summer? What are you planning to grab on Record Store Day? Drop a comment and let Alex know.

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