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Pyres, Screams and Light: Here are the Best Albums of 2025

Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard?

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025

Barack Obama shares his favourite movies, music and books of 2025

Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2025...

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025

Our favourite songs of 2025, from Addison Rae’s ‘Headphones On’ to Chappell Roan’s ‘The Subway’

THE YEAR IN REVIEW: From the big-city yearning of Chappell Roan’s breakup ballad to Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s wonderful collaboration ‘Rein Me In’, The Independent’s culture team pick their favourite songs of the past 12 months

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Spotify Wrapped 2025 announces the year’s biggest artists, songs and albums

Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Alex Warren dominate music charts, while Joe Rogan and Steven Bartlett lord it over the top podcasts

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

The 20 best songs of 2025

This year’s outstanding tracks – from post-punk rap to indie-disco and operatic pop – as voted for by 30 Guardian music writers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Brat-core tees, butterfly bling and a hot-to-go hat: the best UK Christmas gifts for pop girlies

Shopping for a Swiftie, a Brat or a Short n’ Sweet superfan? We’ve rounded up the ultimate pop-girlie gifts of 2025, inspired by everyone from Chappell Roan to Olivia Rodrigo

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Taylor Swift Dragged After Olivia Dean Slashes Prices — Swifties Hit Back With 'Bigger Production'

After Olivia Dean publicly accused ticketing platforms of allowing inflated resale prices, Ticketmaster capped resales and agreed to refunds — reigniting debate over why megastars like Taylor Swift did not force similar protections.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

“Capping resale at face value is your right and we have a duty to encourage a fair resale market”: Olivia Dean calls on other artists to ensure fans don’t get ripped off

She forces Ticketmaster to refund her fans

MusicRadar · Nov 29, 2025

“Big love to Jools for inviting us down to celebrate the New Year; it’s always such an honour and a genuine joy to be part of the show”: Ronnie Wood, Craig David, Olivia Dean and The Kooks all confirmed for this year’s Hootenanny

Show has been running annually for 31 years

MusicRadar · Nov 29, 2025

Aerosmith secure first ever UK No 1 album more than 50 years after debut record

Rock legends achieved the feat thanks to their collaboration with YungBlud, who called it the cherry on the top of an ‘emotional rollercoaster of a year’

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025