We're halfway through the year: when did that happen?! Luckily for you, SPB is on hand to share the music we've enjoyed most in 2025 thus far.
Read on to hear about the records that have made our top list for this year as it stands, and also some bonus fun about hypothetical band reunions we've been inspired by thanks to the examples set by Oasis and Black Sabbath.
— the Scene Point Blank team
Christopher D's Top 5 Of 2025 So Far
In times of turbulence, music soothes the mind's eye and captures the inner soul of the accepting.
The Mekons - Horror
Fire Records
It's hard to believe that it's been five years since the Mekons' last release. However, the wait was well worth the privileged price of entering the collected world of The Mekons. Well crafted composition on the demise of the current world state and how historically we arrived in these stormy high seas.
Released April 4
House of All - House of All Souls
Tiny Global Productions
Martin Bramah and other Fall alumni sculpt a large plethora of doom-laden imagery. House of all Souls sucks out lifeforce from the opening track- The Devils House" to the closing track " Born at Dawn and Dead at Sunset".
For the nubile Fall off shooters, I strongly encourage you to bend your ears on Blue Orchids.
Released Feb 18th
Loop - Twelves
Reactor Records
This gathers all of Loop's 12-inch releases in one essential package, so prepare to sonically erupt towards the galaxies and float in the time and space continuum until the final groove sends you plummeting back down to your dull life of repetition.
Released April 25th
Conflict - This Much Remains
Cadiz Music / Motarhate
R.I.P.- Colin Jerwood
Powerful release from a band that never ceased to stop pushing envelopes and educating on animal rights, anti-war, etc. A pleasant, strong contender in the loaded powder charge of Conflict sonic artillery output.
Released May 2nd
Swans - Birthing
Young God Records
Michael Gira permeates your inner soul with eyes that bore holes in concrete. Swans manage once again to release a timeless orchestrated full garden of sound, noise, volume, with lush undertones. Welcome to the world of the Swans. Long Live the King.
Released May 30th
