We have reached that time of year when the lists start coming down in buckets, and we are here to contribute to the downpour. We do lists a little differently at Bandcamp—we think ranking is for suckers. Today and tomorrow, we’ll highlight a bunch of albums we think you should check out, in alphabetical order. Then, on Friday, we unveil the best of the best, our Essential Albums of 2025.
Stuart Berman is an Associate Producer at Q. He focuses on music, culture, and the arts, often exploring the intersection of these themes in his work. Stuart's insights and critiques have been featured in notable publications such as CBC, Stereogum, Toronto Life Magazine, Toronto Star, Pitchfork, and Bandcamp.











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