2025 was yet another year where I spent a Sunday in November sweating buckets trying to cut down all of the music I’ve listened to in the current year to twenty albums as part of the Ghost Cult staff voting. Each year is a mix of pain and pleasure, and 2025 was certainly a difficult one. Before I unveil my Top 20, here are some Honorable Mentions, in no particular order, that you should add to your library if not done already.
Promavera Sound Barcelona 2026 has booked The Cure, Gorillaz, Massive Attack, My Bloody Valentine, Wet Leg, Ethel Cain, Slowdive, Einstürzende Neubauten, Lambrini Girls,Mac DeMarco, Pinkpantheress, Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Lola Young, Father John Misty, Ethel Cain, Bad Gyal, Big Thief, Wet Leg, Little Simz, Slowdive, Kneecap, Alex G, Dijon and Blood Orange also head the list of 150 names revealed today. Tickets will be available from 29th September at 11:00 CEST through the Fan Sale, which is now open for registration on the Primavera Sound website. Continue reading
For its 20th anniversary, Riot Fest isn’t just throwing a music festival—it’s building a world. Enter RiotLand, an immersive celebration of independent spirit and two decades of unforgettable festival history. Fans can explore immersive attractions including: – Continue reading